Category Archives: 1943

Went on another small hike. Went out and watched the artillery fire. They were firing 155mm. Came home sewed some Chevrons on and then played cards. In the afternoon we went swimming up at Bizerte. On the way back we … Continue reading →

We went on a small hike this morning. Laid around the rest of the morning and then and then went up to Bizerte swimming. We went through the town so I took a few pictures. Came home & played cards … Continue reading →

We had a large air raid last night. Boy those Stuka dive bombers would dive and when they dove they turned on a siren to scare you all the more. The anti aircraft fire was plenty heavy. Most of the … Continue reading →

I was on guard from 7:30 to 9:00 this morning and then I went to mass. All we did the rest of the day was lay around. You can’t mail letters anymore so I guess we will be leaving soon … Continue reading →

Now that most of the company is gone we have little to do. We spent the day cleaning up the camp. There are just a hand full of us left now. I wrote a few letters and went on guard … Continue reading →

This morning we had a big air raid, the bombs fell a few miles away, but it made the ground shake plenty. The sky was just colored with ack, ack fire and tracer bullets. I am going to town today. … Continue reading →

Well today was just about the same as yesterday. Boy I am sure tired and disgusted. We are having a wine party tonight and I think I will indulge a little. Most of the work is done now and all … Continue reading →

Now that all of the clothes were turned in we have to tie them up and size according to size. It is quite a job and I was so tired when I got through that I went to bed.

We are very busy now. Its just like it was at Pickett before we left for over seas. We are turning in most of our clothes so that 4 mens clothes can fit in one bag. It kept me going … Continue reading →