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Category Archives: 1944
July 10, 1944 – Monday
The days are all the same now not much going on. Another one of the fellows was killed and 3 more wounded. That brings the Battalion Casualties well over 40 in killed or wounded, for what, nothing. Just because we … Continue reading
July 9, 1944 – Sunday
Went to mass at 11 am this morning. We have the day off so Kelly and I went over to the Dago’s and drank a little wine. Herman Osterbur was up to see me and after he left we went … Continue reading
July 8, 1944 – Saturday
We worked all day, doing odd jobs around the supply room. We had a show here tonight. Betty Davis. Not bad but not good.
Letter Home – July 7, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad I have been wanting to do this for some time but I never got around to it. I’m sending you and dad a little present. Not much but I never sent you anything for our Mothers … Continue reading
July 7, 1944 – Friday
Today is Mel’s birthday, also Rita’s. Worked all day on my property books. Went into town to a show.
July 5, 1944 – Wednesday
There were 26 casualties in the battalion yesterday. 6 killed and 20 wounded. They say the mines are all “booby trapped”, and are as thick as can be. We had Sgt. Bland killed. Poor kid had just came back from … Continue reading
Letter Home – July 4, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad This day use to be one of my favorite days when I was a kid, but now over here it’s just another day. We did have a good dinner though. Turkey and dressing. I was pretty … Continue reading
July 4, 1944 – Tuesday
Not much of a fourth. Pretty quiet. Worked all day on my books. Was tired and went to bed early.
July 3, 1944 – Monday
The company left this morning for Gaeta to clear mines. We are to stay behind. Have a lot of book work to do in the supply room. Wrote a letter and went to bed.
July 2, 1944 – Sunday
Went to mass this morning. Kept myself busy all day with an ordnance inspection. Went down to the AT-7th Inf. to see Herman Osterbur but he wasn’t there. Came home, wrote a few letters and went to bed.
