Category Archives: Diary

The company came in today so I issued clothes out all day. We had a good card game and then went to the second show.

Worked on my books, played a little Pinochle, and wrote a couple of letters. The first Sgt. came in and said the company might be in tomorrow. Went to the show but we had seen both shows. Came home and … Continue reading →

Not much changed today. Things are going pretty good now. Instead of going to one show Steve, Council, and I went to two shows. Came home and went to bed.

Straightened up the clothes. Played some cards.  1st Sgt. came in and we had to get a few things for him.  He said the lines were closing in now so the company is having a better go of it.

We got in a lot of clothes. Sorted them out and sent the wool underwear up to the company. Played cards and went to a show. It has been raining and the weather is miserable.

We played a little cards. Did a little work. First Sgt. came in. A few more of the fellows were hurt, but they sure gave the Krouts a bad time. Went to a show and was on guard. That’s about … Continue reading →

We had three men hurt up on the front but not serious. I lost a good boy friend from “B” company up there; his name was Jim Culbertson from Rockford. Today was about the same as yesterday.

Not much to do now that the company is gone. We did a few odd jobs and that’s about all. We went to a show tonight.

Had another inspection again today. Well, here it is, the company goes on the line tonight. They relieve to 3rd Battalion of the 15th Infantry. A and B company, relieving a battalion. Hg. Platoon doesn’t have to go this time. … Continue reading →

Had an inspection today. Every thing looks as if we are going up. Played cards and every one was confined to the barracks or the factory.