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March 29, 1944 – Wednesday

Posted on March 29, 2014 by John

They lobbed in a few shells last night. The old Anzio Special. One hit about 100 ft from me while I was on guard. We got in some clothes and issued them out. Played a little cards and went to … Continue reading →

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March 28, 1944 – Tuesday

Posted on March 28, 2014 by John

Worked around in the supply room. Got paid for ten months today. Not much else happened. Played a little cards and went to bed. Took my clothes off for the first time, 68 straight days.

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Letter Home – March 27, 1944

Posted on March 27, 2014 by John

My Dear Mother & Dad, Just a line to let you know I’m OK and still working pretty hard. I know I should write more often but we are pretty busy all of the time and I haven’t had a … Continue reading →

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March 27, 1944 – Monday

Posted on March 27, 2014 by John

We worked all day around the supply room. The Division is to be relieved for about 10 days, and then back to the front we will go. A helluva place to be relieved. The Germans can shell you any place … Continue reading →

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March 26, 1944 – Sunday

Posted on March 26, 2014 by John

Went to work on shortages all day today. Kept busy all day long. Three of us was put in for either the Silver or Bronze star. Kubik, Iacuzzi and myself. Doubt very much if we get it. It was for … Continue reading →

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March 25, 1944 – Saturday

Posted on March 25, 2014 by John

We dug on the supply room hole for a while until it rained. After dinner we finished and put up the tent. Dug on our dug out and went to bed.

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March 24, 1944 – Friday

Posted on March 24, 2014 by John

We had to dig in the supply room today so we worked pretty hard all day. Tried to work a little on our home, but we were to tired. They had a little air raid and a few “Anzio specials” … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – March 23, 1944

Posted on March 23, 2014 by John

My Dear Mother & Dad, Well I have just come home from a two day rest at the rest camp. Not much of a rest, but it does give you time to take a shower and cleaned up. I hate … Continue reading →

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March 23, 1944 – Thursday

Posted on March 23, 2014 by John

It was raining today so they decided not to move. Not much to do around the supply room. I wrote a few letters and then cleaned a few guns. The weather cleared, and we loaded the supply truck. Tore down … Continue reading →

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March 22, 1944 – Wednesday

Posted on March 22, 2014 by John

We had hot cakes for breakfast. A swell treat. Went to the show and saw Kathryn Grayson in “As Thousands Cheer.” It was very good. Ate dinner, had an inspection and stood a retreat for our new General, O’Daniels. I … Continue reading →

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