Your Son, ‘Chick’
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Letter Home – January 14, 1945
Dear Mother & Dad, I have a couple of letters dated Dec 25 and Jan 4th. I wish I knew where the mail is at. Everyone is griping about it. But I guess we are out cast to so that … Continue reading
January 14, 1945 – Sunday
I was sick in my stomach last night. Didn’t feel good all day today. Went to the battalion and it was sure some ride. They have moved way back now, so that they will be back far enough if and … Continue reading
January 13, 1945 – Saturday
Worked all day around the supply room. Played some cards and went to bed early.
January 12, 1945 – Friday
We moved today to the next town. Took us most of the day to get settled. We have a nice room in a house. The people are good people. Found a room down in the cellar for the supplies. Went … Continue reading
January 11, 1945 – Thursday
There’s rumors that we may move tomorrow. Too much danger of being cut off if the Germans counter attack through here. Did a little work and that’s about all for today.
January 10, 1945 – Wednesday
About the same as yesterday. Had to make a trip to the battalion. Played some more cards. We sat around and talked till bed time.
January 9, 1945 – Tuesday
No mortars today, a few shells and that’s all. Not much to do. We are on another infantry alert. Played some cards and wrote a letter.
Reconnaissance Plane Runway
The 10th engineers built a runway for a reconnaissance plane in an open field out of board planks. Although Chick doesn’t mention it in his diary, the images speak for themselves. During an interview in 2014, I asked dad about … Continue reading
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January 8, 1945 – Monday
Old Germany gave us a working over this morning. One of the fellows got hit. A piece of shrapnel broke his arm and cut up his face a little. Did a little work. It snowed most of the day.
January 7, 1945 – Sunday
Everyone is on the alert to move out as infantry. Spent most of the day trying to get the company fixed up. Kept me busy most of the day. We played a little cards at night. Listened to the radio.
