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June 9, 1945 – Saturday
The old Saturday inspections. We’re in good shape so I doubt if they even come around. Played a tournament ball game and got beat by the 30 Infantry 2 to 1. Surely a tough game to lose. Wrote some letters … Continue reading
June 8, 1945 – Friday
Well, we left this morning by truck while the rest of the company walked out about six miles. We set up the supply and other tents. We had a good inspection and I passed okay. Even got a few compliments … Continue reading
June 7, 1945 – Thursday
We didn’t have the inspection today as it rained, but will have it tomorrow. Wrote a couple of letters, went over to Lore’s and played some cards. That’s about all the enjoyment you get these days, but they treat me … Continue reading
June 6, 1945 – Wednesday
Well, tomorrow is the day. I’m pretty well up into shape on my books and records. We got rained out of our ball game for this evening. Spent my evening at the same place.
June 5, 1945 – Tuesday
About the same as yesterday except we played ball in the afternoon in the tournament. We won 4 to 2. Pretty good game. Lore and I went for a short walk and then played some cards.
Letter Home – June 4, 1945
Dear Mother & Dad; Not much to write about. Just finished a ball game, and we got beat 1 to 0. It was a good game, and as always, we should have won, but we didn’t. The C.O. Was sure … Continue reading
June 4, 1945 – Monday
Well, I have to get all of my books into shape as we are having an inspection Thursday. Worked hard all day. Played ball and went to see Lore in the evening.
June 3, 1945 – Sunday
Lore and I went on a picnic up in the mountains. We really had fun. Came home, wrote a couple of letters and went to bed.
June 2, 1945 – Saturday
Got ready for inspection this morning. The Col. came, but he talked about the ball team and didn’t even look around. We played a tournament ball game this afternoon and won 8 to 2. Went over to get a couple … Continue reading
June 1, 1945 – Friday
Not much to do today. Worked on my records most of the day. Played a ball game and I pitched . It was a no hit no run ball game. Took a bath and went over to Lore’s.