Category Archives: 1944

Well, Jerry was over last night and what I mean he was over. He dropped personnel bombs all around. The company is packing up and getting ready to move out. They have a special mission to perform and no one … Continue reading →

The company was relieved today. Not much to do. We equipped most of the fellows that had lost equipment. That’s about all for today.

Nothing much to do today. Just lay around and rest. Heard rumors that the 85th was moving up from the south and our company or battalion would come off of the lines. That will be a break. Played cards and … Continue reading →

I got tired of laying around and the doctors couldn’t find anything wrong with me outside of being shocked. Rather than stay in the hospital I took off and came back to the company. They are still up on the … Continue reading →

This is really Tuesday that I am writing this on. I have been in the hospital. Last night we were resting along the side of the road. I must have been asleep at the time, and was also knocked out. … Continue reading →

We moved again this morning to the other side of Cori, just short of Velletri. The 3rd has pushed so far ahead that we have both flanks open. The Engnrs were called up to fill in a gap in the … Continue reading →

We moved the first thing this morning to the other side of Cisterna. The town of Cisterna is completely demolished. I couldn’t believe my eyes. How one town so large could be tore up so badly. It’s really a shame, … Continue reading →

Not much going on today. The dogboys are still at the edge of Cisterna and we are moving up this evening. We bivouacked just outside of Cisterna. The artillery is laying down a terrific barrage. Good night.

The fighting for Cisterna is still going on. This one sight no one will ever forget. Doggies dying left and right. Being literally blown to bits. How they stand it is beyond me. So far we have had five casualties, … Continue reading →