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Nov 25, 1942 – Wednesday

Well I didn’t go to bed right away last night, instead we made a little coffee over our fire before going to bed.  this morning we fixed a tripod over our fire.  we are getting things fixed up pretty good … Continue reading

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Nov 24, 1942 – Tuesday

We were up bright and early in fact very early as we were moving today to a new place.  We worked around all morning until about noon before they came back after us to move our things.  I hope we … Continue reading

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Nov 23, 1942 – Monday

Today was just about the same as every other day since I have been here.  We cleaned up the supply room in the morning and in the afternoon I went swimming for awhile.  When I got back i ate chow, … Continue reading

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Nov 22, 1942 – Sunday

Today was another beautiful day.  Red Kesterson and I walked over to the air port.  It is about 3 mile one way so we had quite a hike before it was through.  I made me a foot locker to day … Continue reading

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Nov 21, 1942 – Saturday

It sure was a pretty day today and tonight it is just as pretty.  It is a full moon tonight.  Boy how I would love to be back in the states and be out ridding and listening to the radio.  … Continue reading

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Nov 20, 1942 – Friday

Today we are to have an inspection and we will probably have to give some of our clothes to the fellow that lost all of theirs in the sinking of the ships.  I forgot to tell that the other night … Continue reading

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Nov 19, 1942 – Thursday

the days sure go by fast.  One reason is because it still dawn at 7AM o f a morning and sun goes down about 5.   (I just dropped my pen right on the point and bent it so it doesn’t … Continue reading

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Nov 18, 1942 – Wednesday

It rained most of the night last night and was a little cloudy today.  We and to issue out a few things in the supply room and then I cleaned the place up.  After dinner Red Kesterson & I went … Continue reading

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Nov 17, 1942 – Tuesday

Wow did I spend a hellish night.  The mosquitoes flew over in dive bombing formation and peeled off on me.  I counted 17 Bites on one shoulder alone.  They kept me awake until I got up and put my head … Continue reading

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Nov 16, 1942 – Monday

Well here we are out at our new home and wouldn’t you know it it’s another school house.  It is small and has two rooms we are to share one half of the building and “C” company the other half.  … Continue reading

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