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December 13, 1944 – Wednesday
Wellman left for Paris so I am in charge for a few days. Had to make a few trips to the Battalion today. Went over to Margo’s.
December 12, 1944 – Tuesday
Did my usual routine and then went over to see the Willisecker’s. Jamie was there, and everyone was happy as Margo’s mother didn’t have to go away. They had saw a French Commander and he approved of her. We talked … Continue reading
December 11, 1944 – Monday
Not much doing today. Went over to Margo’s tonight. Her Mother is German and they are taking all Germans and putting them in concentration camps. They were all crying and didn’t want me to stay because they were afraid I … Continue reading
December 10, 1944 – Sunday
Went to mass and Communion this morning. Went over to Margo’s house this afternoon as she had a girl friend she wanted me to meet. We took a few pictures and talked for a while. I wrote a few letters … Continue reading
December 9, 1944 – Saturday
Kept pretty busy today. Steve Toth and I took my pictures over to “B” Company to be developed. Played a little cards and then went to over to see Margot. Her dad made up a poem about me, but it’s … Continue reading
December 8, 1944 – Friday
I went to mass today in the Cathedral in Strasbourg. Boy but it’s a beautiful church. It was built in 1400 AD. The American bombers had bombed it twice but it was still in pretty good shape. There was over … Continue reading
December 7, 1944 – Thursday
Had to get out a few requisitions. Went over to Margot’s house tonight. Was only going to stay until 8PM but we talked till about 10PM. Came home & went to bed. God, but the streets are dark at night. … Continue reading
December 6, 1944 – Wednesday
Today was about the same as yesterday. Tonight I went over to Margot’s house. We had quite a time. She’s beginning to understand and speak English very well. We talked until about 11:00 o’clock before I went home. The gang … Continue reading
December 5, 1944 – Tuesday
Kept myself busy all day. Went over to Jaqulin’s house tonight. Had a nice time. They showed me a lot of pictures. Jackie’s brother is in the German army. I got home around 10:00. Went to bed.
December 4, 1944 – Monday
I worked all day and tonight I went to see Margot. Her girl friend was there so I am to go over to her house tomorrow night. We talked a lot about America and other things in general. There was … Continue reading