And so it begins.

Charles F. Bruns  lived in the East Central Illinois town of Champaign.  A local athlete, ‘Chick’ joined the Army in 1941.  In October of 1942 he was sent to the European Theater.  During his tour he was able to keep is daily thoughts in a journal that is presented here.  Additionally, photos, letters written to home, news paper articles, and historic references will be shared.