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May 17, 1944 – Wednesday
Same as yesterday, train, train, train. I took a bath and went over to the Battalion a couple of times. We played the 81 Recon “C” Company tonight and won 4 to 1. In the last inning I hit a … Continue reading
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May 16, 1944 – Tuesday
Everyone is training getting ready for the push here, but when it will come off I don’t know. Snook was over to see me and I took him home. We had a show tonight. Wasn’t very good. Came home and … Continue reading
May 15, 1944 – Monday
Not much to do today. We played the 36th field and won 5 to 1. I pitched. I also won 10 dollars on the game. Wrote a couple of letters and went to bed.
Letter Home – May 14, 1944
Mothers Day 1944 Anzio Beachhead Dear Mom The thing farthest from my grasp is closest to my heart It’s in trust with you beyond the Glogal rim, It’s you and home I’ve left behind To My Mother To one who … Continue reading
Letter Home – May 14, 1944
Dear Mother, Today is your day to get a letter all for yourself. I hope dad won’t be too jealous, ha ha today being mother’s day makes it a special privilege. I said all my prayers at mass this morning … Continue reading
May 14, 1944 – Sunday
Today is Mother’s Day and I have been thinking of Mom all day long. If she only knew how close I came to seeing my end this morning. Old Tudski was really throwing them in this morning. They hit all … Continue reading
May 13, 1944 – Saturday
Old Jerry kinda livened up a bit last night and counter attacked. Our artillery soon put a stop to it. The 36 Div. is now moving onto the beach head, getting ready for the push. Not much to do today, … Continue reading
Letter Home – May 12, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad, The weather has taken a change for the better today. It’s really swell out. It has been cool and windy as could be. It hasn’t rained for some time now and the dust is terrible. Well … Continue reading
May 12, 1944 – Friday
About the same as yesterday except we played the 14th Ordinance tonight and lost 2 to 1 in 11 innings. It was a tough game to lose. Went to the show after the game. Oh yes, Snook was here to … Continue reading
May 11, 1944 – Thursday
Not much to do today so nothing to write about. We played the 34th Recon outfit a ball game and won 4 to 2. Played cards and went to bed.
