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Jan 24, 1943 – Sunday
As usual I went to 9:30am mass this morning. They built a boxing ring right in front of our altar so we had to move the altar. I played horse shoes all morning and in the afternoon we played the … Continue reading
Jan 23, 1943 – Saturday
Well I didn’t get my teeth fixed today. The dentist had some emergency cases so I will have to wait. We received some salvage, so I spent all day looking up the fellows it belongs to and tying it in … Continue reading
Jan 22, 1943 – Friday
I was to get my teeth fixed today but the dentist had to go to Rabat so now I will have to go tomorrow. Today is salvage day so all I had to do was just take a can of … Continue reading
Jan 21, 1943 – Thursday
We were up at 4:00am this morning as we had to go on a parade. It will probably be just some general, so I don’t’ think much of it. Wow! It turned out to be President Roosevelt and General Marshal. … Continue reading
Jan 20, 1943 – Wednesday
We worked like a son of a gun today and it was sure fine. We then went out to play volleyball and for a change we played pretty good. I am going to write a few letters tonight and then … Continue reading
Jan 19, 1943 – Tuesday
I was told to go over to Head Quarters today and do something in the Battalion Supply. I could have went over there and made a T rating but I was happy here in “A” Co so I’m going to … Continue reading
Jan 18, 1943 – Monday
Not much happened today as there is little to write about. We had the 39th F.A. Band put on a concert for us tonight. Boy it was sure good. It brought back a lot of memories. We played a little … Continue reading
Jan 17, 1943 – Sunday
Dog gone it’s raining again. It has rained 4 out of the last five Sundays. We built an altar during the week and then this morning we had to put a shelter up for the priest. It looks as if … Continue reading
Jan 16, 1943 – Saturday
Everyone is getting ready to go in a parade tomorrow. Today so we have very little to do. I am going to do my laundry this afternoon. We had a mail call today and I am glad my folks know … Continue reading
Jan 15, 1943 – Friday
Today is sure a full day. Not much salvage coming in so there’s not much to do. I got into a poker game tonight an lost about $2.50. I think I’ll try to write a letter.