Category Archives: Diary

Had to turn in excess clothing today. All the fellows left this morning and it surely left an empty feeling in my stomach. Felt pretty blue all day. Went over to Lore’s and played cards.

Dan and Joe are all ready to go. Didn’t do much today. Talked mostly. In the evening Dan and Joe went with me over to the Strauses to say good-bye. We talked for a while and then they left to … Continue reading →

Had a few things to do today, not much though. Packed up a couple of boxes to send home. Sat around and talked all day. Cleaned up and went over to the Strause’s. Came home early.

There’s not much to do today. There is a rumor out that 15 men are going home this week also all men over 85 points are going to the 103rd Div. and the whole division sent home. Had a speech … Continue reading →

It seems as though we start off the week the same all the time. Went down to the 703 Ordnance to get a few parts for rifles. Wrote a letter home. Sat around and talked till 8 o’clock. Then went … Continue reading →

All day picnic.

Another inspection. Not much though. Went over to battalion and picked up some clothes. Wrapped up a couple of packages and got them started for home. Went over to the brew hall for a while and then went up to … Continue reading →

It rained all day today. It sure is miserable out. Wrote a couple of letters, and called it a day. Played a little cards and popped some corn.

Kept pretty busy all morning but had to go play ball in the tournament. We lost to the 30th infantry 1 to 0. One break lost the ball game for us. The 30th infantry was beat by the 41st Field … Continue reading →