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Letter Home – July 18, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad I went to see Paul yesterday and what a time we had. Saw a good movie and I had a couple of meals at his outfit. He’s a he is a swell kid. I would like … Continue reading
July 18, 1944 – Tuesday
About the same as yesterday. Received a couple of packages from home, and a few letters. Got a truck and went to a show.
July 17, 1944 – Monday
Laid around most of the day, it’s so hot. Wrote a few letters and slept a little. We had some P.X. and I got my Rations and then went to a show.
July 16, 1944 – Sunday
Well, I went on pass today in Naples. I went down to see Paul. We had a good time and took in the city. Went to a show, down to the Red Cross, and listened to the 3rd Division band. … Continue reading
July 15, 1944 – Saturday
We kept pretty busy today – had to catch up on my books. We took a truck and went to a show tonight.
July 14, 1944 – Friday
Not much is happening around here now. It’s about the same all the time. Went to a show in Pozzuoli.
July 13, 1944 – Thursday
Well, I’ll be dog-gone if I didn’t make T/5 today. I should have made T/4 but one of the Cat drivers deserved it more than I did. Maybe I’ll make it some day. Worked on my books. Kept myself pretty … Continue reading
Letter Home – July 12, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad Mail has been coming in swell and everyone seems to be doing a swell job too. I also received a couple of packages. It’s a little warm to send candy now, but I can always use … Continue reading
July 12, 1944 – Wednesday
Things are about the same. Paul Wilson came out this morning and stayed all day. We had a swell visit. Perry and I went into Pozzuoli to a show, but Laural and Hardy was on so we came back and … Continue reading
July 11, 1944 – Tuesday
Not much going on today. I’m still working on my property books. We went to a Red Cross show tonight. It was pretty good. Played a little cards and went to bed.
