October 19, 1944
Just as we finished our dismal breakfast of dirty mush, our dear enemy returned! Kay and Margo were already on my bed, when Catesy and… Read More »October 19, 1944
Just as we finished our dismal breakfast of dirty mush, our dear enemy returned! Kay and Margo were already on my bed, when Catesy and… Read More »October 19, 1944
Little Ronnie took the mouse in a trap to the cat, opened the trap, released the little mouse upon which the cat pounced, then Ronnie… Read More »October 19, 1944
At 7:30 a.m. our planes came over and caught them off guard. Anti-aircraft guns started shooting and bombs fell before the alarm sounded. About 40… Read More »October 19, 1944
We had a double feast today; great activity in the morning and doubly great in the afternoon. Without previous siren warnings the planes attacked at… Read More »October 19, 1944
At sea. Nothing unusual. I attended Mass every Morning to receive Communion. It is nice to see a number of boys that attend Mass and… Read More »October 16—19, 1944
I don’t know what history books will write about this day. Maybe they’ll put it down as the beginning of the offensive for the reconquest… Read More »October 18, 1944
Last night we had more excitement. I had already retired, when Susie said, “I wonder what the commotion is downstairs”, for we could hear men’s… Read More »October 18, 1944
I have not written for several days as I have been ill in bed with influenza and severe asthma. Coné remained with me at night.… Read More »October 18, 1944
Air alerts but no planes on 17th, 18th had raid from 7:47am oil 5:24pm, three waves, heavy bombing; 19th from 7:23 to 5:45pm five waves,… Read More »Oct. 17 & 18, 1944