Your Son, ‘Chick’
Category Archives: 1944
June 17, 1944 – Saturday
The same old thing turn in major Items report, boy will this ever cease. We worked hard all day, and are going to move again in a few days. We are changing to the New T/O today so now I … Continue reading
Letter Home – June 16, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad I know you have been worrying quite a bit lately about me but I’m Okea, so quit your worrying. I haven’t wrote to anyone for over a month. You and dad are the only ones that … Continue reading
June 16, 1944 – Friday
We worked hard all day today getting rid of clothing and turning in equipment. We worked hard all day. I wish I could get a little time to write a letter home. Sat around and talked and went to bed.
June 15, 1944 – Thursday
We loaded the supply and got ready to move. We left our area about 2 pm. It took quite a while to get through town as the traffic was heavy. We are out in the woods about 17 miles from … Continue reading
June 14, 1944 – Wednesday
Well, we didn’t move today and Wellman went to town. So I was alone in the supply room. Most of the work is caught up and the company is all out on pass anyway. Went over and had my picture … Continue reading
June 13, 1944 – Tuesday
Went to town today and had a swell time. Willie and I walked all morning. We went to St. Peters and got to see the Pope, which was really a treat. The Pope can speak 17 different languages. In the … Continue reading
Letter Home – June 12, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad Still have very little to say, or I should say nothing to write about. The censors here have been pretty strict on what you can say in a letter. One of these day they will lift … Continue reading
June 12, 1944 – Monday
Same old thing today, work, work, work. Reports and more reports. We are moving in another day so I am going to town tomorrow. Went to bed early tonight.
June 11, 1944 – Sunday
Boy were we busy today. Wow, I didn’t even have time to go to mass. Worked hard all day long. I was tired and went to bed early.
June 10, 1944 – Saturday
We received all of our new clothes today and it was really a mess. Everyone was going on pass and we tried to get them fixed up. Went for another walk tonight and that was about all for today.
