Your Son, ‘Chick’
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May 3, 1944 – Wednesday
Had another air raid last night. You can count on Jerry being over every other night. He used to come every night for a while but he doesn’t come over like he used to. I was in bed but one … Continue reading
May 2, 1944 – Tuesday
We worked pretty hard all day today, loading the tractors with wood, issuing out clothes etc, etc. We played Hg. Co. a ball game and it was a slugging fest. We finally won 7 to 6. I got 3 hits … Continue reading
Letter Home – May 1, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; I have quite a few letters here before me, so I will answer all of your questions. They are dated March 20, 24, 26, 30, April 1, 3, 5 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, … Continue reading
May 1, 1944 – Monday
Today we have a day off all day to our selves. No work or nothing. Had another big raid last night but I was in bed and went back to sleep. We played Volleyball for a few hours. I wrote … Continue reading
April 30, 1944 – Sunday
Had a big air raid last night. Saw three planes go down in flame. Got out a few requisitions this morning and then went to Mass. Messed around doing odd jobs in the afternoon. Played ball and cards in the … Continue reading
Letter Home – April 29, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; Here it is your birthday mom, so I’ll say happy birthday to you. I have thought about you all day and when mail call came I received four letters from you. Did you have a nice … Continue reading
April 29, 1944 – Saturday
Today is Mom’s birthday. How I would love to be home and give her a big kiss, but it looks as if we will be stuck over here forever. I surely hope they start the second front soon so we … Continue reading
April 28, 1944 – Friday
The days are just about the same every day. The 3rd is getting relieved by the 45th and the rumors are flying. Played the 81st Recon tonight and won 3 to 2. I pitched a pretty good game. Had a … Continue reading
Letter Home – April 27, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; Well today is my birthday. But I didn’t notice any change in myself, just the same old kid. I thought of you both all day and wondered what you were thinking about. I haven’t had time … Continue reading
Happy 95th Birthday ‘Chick’
Today is Chick Bruns 95th Birthday. Every day he reads this diary, the first time since he wrote it 70 years ago. Dad, this is your Birthday Greeting from the hundreds of diary followers you have. Thanks for documenting your … Continue reading →