Your Son, ‘Chick’
Category Archives: 1944
Letter Home – April 3, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; Here is the way that I have received your letters, and I will answer all of the questions I can. In some of your letters you have asked me the same question over and over so … Continue reading
April 3, 1944 – Monday
Man Germany bombed the hell out of us last night, but lucky no one was hurt. Most of us are below the ground any way. Melgard and I sleep in the big supply tent and don’t have and roof over … Continue reading
Letter Home – April 2, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; Just received three letters from you. I have about two months stacked by me now, and one of these days when I get time I will answer all of your questions. Yes I have received all … Continue reading
April 2, 1944 – Sunday
Went to Malaria school today at the 52 Evac. Stayed there all day long. Saw a few shows on the prevention of Malaria and how to control it. It was all very interesting. Came home, ate, sat around and talked, … Continue reading
April 1, 1944 – Saturday
The company is out working today. We had to go pick up two truck loads of concertina, pickets and barbed wire. They lobbed a few shells in but not too close. I went down to the battalion and picked up … Continue reading
March 31, 1944 – Friday
Got the coffee pot on now for a little Ja-mo-ka. The company is out digging in the 56th Evac Hospital. They keep bombing and shelling it all the time. We should bomb their hospitals. Not much happened to write about. … Continue reading
March 30, 1944 – Thursday
Man did Jerry lay them in last night. They hit our R7 cat and completely demolished it. Had me pretty scared for a while. We worked around the supply room, issued out a few more clothes and played some more … Continue reading
Letter Home – March 29, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad; Another day has passed and still I have little to say to you both. Really it’s very hard to write a letter here as you can say very little anyway. You know most of what what’s … Continue reading
March 29, 1944 – Wednesday
They lobbed in a few shells last night. The old Anzio Special. One hit about 100 ft from me while I was on guard. We got in some clothes and issued them out. Played a little cards and went to … Continue reading
March 28, 1944 – Tuesday
Worked around in the supply room. Got paid for ten months today. Not much else happened. Played a little cards and went to bed. Took my clothes off for the first time, 68 straight days.
