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July 5, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on July 5, 2015 by John

Well, we had just about everything packed up. I have been pretty blue all day. In the afternoon I went over to say good-bye to Fannie and Charlie. They were nice people. I went over to Lore’s early and ate. … Continue reading →

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July 4, 1945 – Wednesday

Posted on July 4, 2015 by John

The company had to fall out today in a pouring down rain to receive the Presidential Citation for our work at Colmar. The parade was called off as it was raining too hard. We loaded up part of our supplies … Continue reading →

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July 3, 1945 – Tuesday

Posted on July 3, 2015 by John

We are going to move the 6th day of July. Boy, am I going to hate to leave, but we had to leave some time. These people have treated me wonderful. I packed a couple of guns up and sent … Continue reading →

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July 2, 1945 – Monday

Posted on July 2, 2015 by John

We’re not going to the 103rd now as the 45th Div. is changing over. I’m glad of that. Not much to do today. Went out tonight as usual.

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Letter Home – July 1, 1945

Posted on July 1, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Not much to write about but I had some negatives to send so I thought I would drop you a line. I dreamed of coming home last night, but then I had to wake up and … Continue reading →

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July 1, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on July 1, 2015 by John

Lore and I went on a picnic today. The first part of the day was beautiful but then it clouded up and got cold. When we got home her mother had a big steak and potatoes waiting for us. I … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – June 30, 1945

Posted on June 30, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Well now we are going to stay with the division until we get sent home. If they keep on the way they are we never will get home. But one thing you can be thankful for, … Continue reading →

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June 30, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on June 30, 2015 by John

Had to turn in excess clothing today. All the fellows left this morning and it surely left an empty feeling in my stomach. Felt pretty blue all day. Went over to Lore’s and played cards.

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June 29, 1945 – Friday

Posted on June 29, 2015 by John

Dan and Joe are all ready to go. Didn’t do much today. Talked mostly. In the evening Dan and Joe went with me over to the Strauses to say good-bye. We talked for a while and then they left to … Continue reading →

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June 28, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on June 28, 2015 by John

The names came out on the fellows going home. There is 14 going by plane. DeCesare and Joe Pryz are going. I hate to see them go as we have been together so long. I got all of their records … Continue reading →

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