Category Archives: Diary

Another quiet night. Today was about the same as yesterday. Not much to do. They lobbed a few shells over, but none fell close to us. “Snook” came down on his British motorcycle that he had traded for. We had … Continue reading →

Very little to write about it was quiet all last night and I slept like a baby. We did odd jobs around the supply room, and I had to go over to the Battalion a couple of times. Played a … Continue reading →

Last night was swell. No ach, ach at all and no shells that came close. Not much to do all day today. Went after our Mosquito fans and head nets. Part of us can go to a show tonight so … Continue reading →

What a night last night was. Air raid and Jerry shelled us all night. The shells felt like they were going to roll up the tent as they went over. Threw dirt on our tent a couple of times. That’s … Continue reading →

Man Germany bombed the hell out of us last night, but lucky no one was hurt. Most of us are below the ground any way. Melgard and I sleep in the big supply tent and don’t have and roof over … Continue reading →

Went to Malaria school today at the 52 Evac. Stayed there all day long. Saw a few shows on the prevention of Malaria and how to control it. It was all very interesting. Came home, ate, sat around and talked, … Continue reading →

The company is out working today. We had to go pick up two truck loads of concertina, pickets and barbed wire. They lobbed a few shells in but not too close. I went down to the battalion and picked up … Continue reading →

Got the coffee pot on now for a little Ja-mo-ka. The company is out digging in the 56th Evac Hospital. They keep bombing and shelling it all the time. We should bomb their hospitals. Not much happened to write about. … Continue reading →

Man did Jerry lay them in last night. They hit our R7 cat and completely demolished it. Had me pretty scared for a while. We worked around the supply room, issued out a few more clothes and played some more … Continue reading →

They lobbed in a few shells last night. The old Anzio Special. One hit about 100 ft from me while I was on guard. We got in some clothes and issued them out. Played a little cards and went to … Continue reading →