Author Archives: John

We are to get underway today and I’m glad. This laying around makes it miserable. We played cards all day and now I’m $85.00 ahead. We pulled out about 5:00 pm. Winston Churchill was riding up and down the convoy … Continue reading →

We went to shore this morning in landing boats to go on a hike. We hiked for a couple of hours. Came back by a fruit stand and we all bought watermelons and peaches. We are not fed so good … Continue reading →

About the same as yesterday, except that I am about $60.00 ahead in a $.25 poker game. We have been playing cards all day long.

We all sleep on top deck and I had a good nights rest. Found me a cot and set it up. I have a bad summer cold and can’t get rid of it. Not much to do but read and … Continue reading →

We loaded onto trucks this morning and went down to load up. We finally got aboard at 12:00. We are on LST. 265, an American ship, and it’s really crowded. You can hardly find a place to sit down, let … Continue reading →

We packed all of the equipment that was left behind. Rolled up our sleeping bags, loaded them on to the trucks. We are to leave tomorrow at 4:30. Had a show in the area. Went to bed.

Went to Mass at 10:00. Went to Confession and Communion as I probably won’t be able to go for some time. Zirkel, Council and I ate early chow and took off for Naples. We went to a show, then to … Continue reading →

We had our Division Review this morning. Boy, it was sure hot. There were three American Generals there and one Vice Admiral. Of course, they all we were going to put the finishing touches on the “Boche” After the Parade … Continue reading →

The whole company had a 20 mile hike today. It was really hot and everyone about passed out. Went over to get some eggs and potatoes. Came back and watched the show in our area.