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July 22, 1945 – Sunday
Went to mass this morning, first time in quite a while. Went to the show in the afternoon and went over for coffee and doughnuts in the evening. Came back and sat around and talked till bed time.
July 21, 1945 – Saturday
Laid around all morning and in the afternoon we went to the show. In the evening we went over and had a few brews.
July 20, 1945 – Friday
Ate breakfast. Laid around in the sun till dinner. Went to a show in the afternoon. Played some ping pong. Played cards and went to bed.
July 19, 1945 – Thursday
Slept all morning. Got up in time to eat dinner. We had to go through some reclassification in the afternoon. Went over and drank some beer and then went to a show. Talked for a while and went to bed.
July 18, 1945 – Wednesday
We rode all afternoon and night and arrived at the 84th Repo Depot or the 14th Depot. We were assigned to our tents, ate breakfast and I went to bed. Got up at noon and ate dinner. Laid around all … Continue reading
July 17, 1945 – Tuesday
Was up early this morning, shaved and got ready to leave. We are to leave at 7:30 am. I said good-bye to Zirkel and Council. I surely hated to leave those fellows. Said good-bye to the rest of the fellows … Continue reading
July 16, 1945 – Monday
Packed up most of my things and got all ready to go home. Boy, is tomorrow going to be a great day. Went after my pictures. Wrote some letters and went down to the brew hall and then to the … Continue reading
July 15, 1945 – Sunday
Slept late this morning. Then Rainvella and I took a run out to the Air Corp to sell my guns and camera. Sold everything I had. Went down to the swimming pool. They had a swimming meet and the 3rd … Continue reading
Letter Home – July 14, 1945 (with audio)
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”https://70yearsago.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/19450714-Last-letter.mp3″] Dear Mother & Dad; Well the time has come and I’m coming home. We are to leave the company the 17th of July, and within about three weeks I should be home and a civilian. Now don’t get … Continue reading
Posted in 1945, In his words, Letters
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July 14, 1945 – Saturday
Had an inspection this morning. Everything was in tip top shape. The restriction was lifted so in the evening Council, Zirkel and I went to the beer garden. Then went to a show and came home.
