Your Son, ‘Chick’
Author Archives: John
August 3, 1944 – Thursday
Wrote a few letters. Had a 8 mile hike. We also had a Battalion parade for some men that were to be decorated. Went to the show tonight.
August 2, 1944 – Wednesday
Wrote a few letters. Not much else to do. Played cards tonight.
August 1, 1944 – Tuesday
We loaded some more trucks to leave today. Went to a show at the 30th Infantry area.
Letter Home – July 31, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad Not much to write about but I thought I would drop you a line and let you know that I’m Okea. I haven’t seen Paul since the last time I wrote and told you I had … Continue reading
July 31, 1944 – Monday
Back to the same old thing. We did a few odd jobs, but nothing new. Played a little ping-pong. So far I can beat everyone in the company. Went over and had some potatoes, eggs and wine tonight.
Letter Home – July 30, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad Well I had a letter from John today and he really enjoyed himself down there. He said chicken was still coming out of his in ears. He liked all of you very much he is really … Continue reading
July 30, 1944 – Sunday
Went to mass at 10:00. Ate early chow and Steve and I took off for town. We went to the show and then to the boxing matches. On the way home we saw the King of England ride by. We … Continue reading
July 29, 1944 – Saturday
Went in on pass today. Stopped in to visit Paul. We went down to the Park and listened to the music. Had a bottle of Champagne and went to the show.
July 28, 1944 – Friday
Did a few odd jobs around but not much. Went to a show in at Pouzzouli.
July 27, 1944 – Thursday
About the same as yesterday.
