[continued from previous page] Some of the men were able to go to church today.  One Jerry plane came over today, a little too low. The last I saw of him, he was diving for a patch of woods.  Most of the day was spent improving our position and cleaning our weapons.  They require continuous…

[continued from previous page] Up at 0600. The morning was cloudy but the weather cleared up later in the day.  Bob and I spent another day Jerry hunting, wandering a little further afield than yesterday but having just as little luck.  Lots of Jerry signs, as usual, but they are elusive little rascals (super elusive).…

[continued from previous page] Up at 0600. Another cloudy day and a rather quiet one. Our vehicles are in splendid condition and we are prepared for a long move. Bob left this afternoon.  The 2D platoon pulled out with the 912th F.A. We went for a short hike this morning and got a deer. It…

[continued from previous page] because of the rain, which has kept up all day, we finally arrived on Hitler’s Super Highway. I must give the old boy credit. It is a well constructed highway in a state of excellent repair. It is serving our purpose as well as it ever served Hitler’s. Our trucks, hauling…

[continued from previous page] even worse than one would expect, even comparing it with Hitler’s Deluxe. We traveled for about two hours more and finally halted for the night at Stambach more than a hundred and thirty miles from where we had started. Another such trip will put us beyond Berlin. We lost no time…

[continued from previous page] Up at 0600. A heavy frost had formed and the day began cold and foggy. It cleared up about 1000 and the sun soon had routed Jack Frost. We had a quiet day and for me at least an enjoyable one. I spent a large part of the day roaming the…

[continued from previous page] The day was spent mostly at maintenance, which invariably precedes a move. I, as usual, found time for my customary jaunt through the woods. The one item of interest was furnished by a rather old and very truculent individual, who stood at some distance from our position and tossed a verbal…

[continued from previous page] riding approached Oberhof. Right in keeping with our expectations, we were greeted by mortar fire. We dispersed our vehicles in a little valley which denied the enemy observation and having posted security immediately sent out a patrol to scout the area. They returned in about two hours with the approximate location…

[continued from previous page] Up at 0800. Almost the middle of the day for us. I crawled out of my pup tent and the first thing to greet my eyes was two Jerries standing about 20 feet from my entrance. I immediately reached for my Grease Gun without consciously thinking about it before I noticed…

[continued from previous page] casualties. We will move again tomorrow, if plans are not changed. We are now passing through country which was once a great winter resort, with ski Jumps, Toboggan slides, etc. very much in evidence. There is still some snow on some of the hills in spite of the summer weather. I…