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Letter Home – January 21, 1943

Posted on January 21, 2013 by John

Dear Mother and Dad; Well here goes another letter tonight, but I don’t have much to say. We had a band concert the other day, and it was really swell to hear good music for a change. It was put … Continue reading →

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Jan 21, 1943 – Thursday

Posted on January 21, 2013 by John

We were up at 4:00am this morning as we had to go on a parade. It will probably be just some general, so I don’t’ think much of it. Wow! It turned out to be President Roosevelt and General Marshal. … Continue reading →

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Jan 20, 1943 – Wednesday

Posted on January 20, 2013 by John

We worked like a son of a gun today and it was sure fine. We then went out to play volleyball and for a change we played pretty good. I am going to write a few letters tonight and then … Continue reading →

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Jan 19, 1943 – Tuesday

Posted on January 19, 2013 by John

I was told to go over to Head Quarters today and do something in the Battalion Supply. I could have went over there and made a T rating but I was happy here in “A” Co so I’m going to … Continue reading →

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Jan 18, 1943 – Monday

Posted on January 18, 2013 by John

Not much happened today as there is little to write about. We had the 39th F.A. Band put on a concert for us tonight. Boy it was sure good. It brought back a lot of memories. We played a little … Continue reading →

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Jan 17, 1943 – Sunday

Posted on January 17, 2013 by John

Dog gone it’s raining again. It has rained 4 out of the last five Sundays. We built an altar during the week and then this morning we had to put a shelter up for the priest. It looks as if … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – January 17, 1943

Posted on January 17, 2013 by John

Hello Mother & Dad I have just come home from a show. We went into town by truck to go to the show. It was quite a treat and we saw a good show also. It was Cary grant and … Continue reading →

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Jan 16, 1943 – Saturday

Posted on January 16, 2013 by John

Everyone is getting ready to go in a parade tomorrow. Today so we have very little to do. I am going to do my laundry this afternoon. We had a mail call today and I am glad my folks know … Continue reading →

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Jan 15, 1943 – Friday

Posted on January 15, 2013 by John

Today is sure a full day. Not much salvage coming in so there’s not much to do. I got into a poker game tonight an lost about $2.50. I think I’ll try to write a letter.

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Jan 14, 1943 – Thursday

Posted on January 14, 2013 by John

We had a pretty rugged day today. We received our clothing shortage today so we had to issue it out. I was suppose to go on guard but the fellow that I was suppose to guard, but he had a … Continue reading →

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