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Letter Home – June 27, 1945

Posted on June 27, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Well I should be leaving in a few days to the 103rd Division. That division is declared non-essential and will be sent back to the states and the man discharged. It will probably take about two … Continue reading →

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June 27, 1945 – Wednesday

Posted on June 27, 2015 by John

Had a few things to do today, not much though. Packed up a couple of boxes to send home. Sat around and talked all day. Cleaned up and went over to the Strause’s. Came home early.

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June 26, 1945 – Tuesday

Posted on June 26, 2015 by John

There’s not much to do today. There is a rumor out that 15 men are going home this week also all men over 85 points are going to the 103rd Div. and the whole division sent home. Had a speech … Continue reading →

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June 25, 1945 – Monday

Posted on June 25, 2015 by John

It seems as though we start off the week the same all the time. Went down to the 703 Ordnance to get a few parts for rifles. Wrote a letter home. Sat around and talked till 8 o’clock. Then went … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – June 24, 1945

Posted on June 24, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Boy I surely can’t understand this mail situation. I have been writing you and dad all the time. I’ll admit that I haven’t been writing two anyone else but you two. Not much to write about. … Continue reading →

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June 24, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on June 24, 2015 by John

All day picnic.

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June 23, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on June 23, 2015 by John

Another inspection. Not much though. Went over to battalion and picked up some clothes. Wrapped up a couple of packages and got them started for home. Went over to the brew hall for a while and then went up to … Continue reading →

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June 22, 1945 – Friday

Posted on June 22, 2015 by John

It rained all day today. It sure is miserable out. Wrote a couple of letters, and called it a day. Played a little cards and popped some corn.

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Letter Home – June 21, 1945

Posted on June 21, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Not much to write about, but I had better write as you will worry. Our ball team is still waiting, and we are in a three way tie for first place. All I hope is that … Continue reading →

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June 21, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on June 21, 2015 by John

Kept pretty busy all morning but had to go play ball in the tournament. We lost to the 30th infantry 1 to 0. One break lost the ball game for us. The 30th infantry was beat by the 41st Field … Continue reading →

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