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June 20, 1945 – Wednesday

It’s still raining out so we can’t do much. Sat around and talked all evening or I should say till 8 o’clock and then I went out.

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June 19, 1945 – Tuesday

Not much to do today. Just enough work around to keep busy. It’s raining out so we can’t play our tournament games off. The 30th infantry and 41st field artillery and us are tied for first. We will play Thursday. … Continue reading

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June 18, 1945 – Monday

Another week starts. There is rumors of us moving soon but don’t know when. Made a few trips to the battalion and also into Salzburg. We played a ball game this afternoon and lost 1 to 0. Cleaned up, ate … Continue reading

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Letter Home – June 17, 1945

Dear Father; Today is father’s day so being as I can be at home with you, a letter from me will have to do. It’s a nice day here, the best day we have had for some time. It usually … Continue reading

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June 17, 1945 – Saturday

Went on a picnic today. Tramped all over the side of the mountain. Got home about 9 o’clock. Lore’s mother had a big supper waiting for us. They really treat me swell.

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June 16, 1945 – Saturday

Today is inspection. Not much of an inspection though. Just came in the door, said okay and walked out. We played the 7th infantry a ball game and won 10 to 1. Came home, took a bath. In the evening … Continue reading

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June 15, 1945 – Friday

Worked all day. Kept pretty busy. It’s not hard work but it’s surely monotonous. Cleaned up in the evening, wrote a few letters and went out.

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June 14, 1945 – Thursday

Worked all morning and played the 15th infantry in the afternoon. We won 7 to 2. Came home, took a bath and went to see Lore in the evening.

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June 13, 1945 – Wednesday

usy, busy, busy. I have really been on the go today. Worked pretty hard. We played a company ball game tonight and I pitched. It was a no hit ball game but we lost 3 to 2 on errors. Went … Continue reading

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June 12, 1945 – Tuesday

Had a little work to do today. It’s still raining so I doubt if we play our ball game today. It cleared up but we didn’t play. Wrote a letter home. Sat around and talked till about 9 o’clock and … Continue reading

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