February 26, 1942
Usual thing around camp today. Every one wants candy mighty bad, also liquor, but not near as much as candy. Enlisted men have no cigarettes.… Read More »February 26, 1942
Diary of John P. Burns
February 25, 1942
Not much doing today. The orders making me 1st Lt. came from HQ USAFFE, Fort Mills, P.I. and are Special Orders No. 48, Par. 2.… Read More »February 25, 1942
February 24, 1942
Have another allotment now. They are as follows: $125.00 to the Bank of America at Hamilton Fld., $8.10 insurance and $33.57 to mother. That is… Read More »February 24, 1942
February 23, 1942
Started to brush up on Code today. Sworn in as 1st Lt. effective Feb. 21. Must write to mother and have her buy some bonds… Read More »February 23, 1942
February 22, 1942
Sunday. Quiet day. Learned in evening that I’d been made a First Lt. effective the 20th of Feb. Good news, more pay and more rank,… Read More »February 22, 1942
February 21, 1942
Enlisted men put on show tonight, pretty good, should have them more often, good for morale. Shame that musical talent that some of the men… Read More »February 21, 1942
February 20, 1942
Went to finance dept. today to draw a little money, first I’ve gotten since early in Dec. Won at poker in evening enough to more… Read More »February 20, 1942
February 19, 1942
Looked over another field today. Had tooth refilled, permanent this time. Not much traffic on roads now, gasoline ration keeps them home.
February 18, 1942
Not much doing today. Climate is getting me or insufficient food and improper diet is doing it. Getting awful lazy and tire out quickly. Everyone… Read More »February 18, 1942