Category Archives: Diary

Went to mass this morning and communion. Came home, wrote a few letters and went to chow. We had a formation today and received our good conduct medals. Wrote some more letters and after chow went out and played a … Continue reading →

Nothing new happened today. It’s getting monotonous doing nothing all of the time. Wish the landing would soon come off so we might be able to move. We went to the show tonight but it wasn’t very good. Had a … Continue reading →

Had to make a few trips over to the Battalion today. Outside of that there was little to do. We played a ball game with the 36 Field Artillery tonight and won 8 to 3 – not a bad game. … Continue reading →

Didn’t do much this morning, but in the afternoon Paul Bowen and I built us a shower. It is really swell and it saves us a walk over to Hg Co. all of the time. Wrote a few letters and … Continue reading →

Had another air raid last night. You can count on Jerry being over every other night. He used to come every night for a while but he doesn’t come over like he used to. I was in bed but one … Continue reading →

We worked pretty hard all day today, loading the tractors with wood, issuing out clothes etc, etc. We played Hg. Co. a ball game and it was a slugging fest. We finally won 7 to 6. I got 3 hits … Continue reading →

Today we have a day off all day to our selves. No work or nothing. Had another big raid last night but I was in bed and went back to sleep. We played Volleyball for a few hours. I wrote … Continue reading →

Had a big air raid last night. Saw three planes go down in flame. Got out a few requisitions this morning and then went to Mass. Messed around doing odd jobs in the afternoon. Played ball and cards in the … Continue reading →

Today is Mom’s birthday. How I would love to be home and give her a big kiss, but it looks as if we will be stuck over here forever. I surely hope they start the second front soon so we … Continue reading →

The days are just about the same every day. The 3rd is getting relieved by the 45th and the rumors are flying. Played the 81st Recon tonight and won 3 to 2. I pitched a pretty good game. Had a … Continue reading →