[Continued from previous page] which, upon questioning her, I found to be empty. She seemed in such a hurry to be on her way that I became suspicious but having nothing but my suspicions to go on, I practically had to let her go. I followed her backtrail for some distance, thinking that she might…

Saturday, 14 April [1945] Saalfeld, GermanyUp at 0600. Shaved and had breakfast by 0730. The night was uneventful and I had a good night’s sleep. The weather is cloudy and just a little chilly. We March Ordered at 1100 and after we had eaten chow at 1200, we took off. The towns which we are…

Monday, 16 April [1945] Pausa, GermanyUp at 0600. Shaved and had breakfast by 0800. Spent morning studying the war situation and was left with a feeling of incomprehension. How in the hell can Germany continue to fight. It begins to look as though we will have to occupy every bit of the country. We march…

Wednesday, 18 April [1945] Oberlosa, GermanyUp at 0600. A beautiful morning. We had finished breakfast at 0730 and immediately began loading our trucks. We had planned to move at 1000 but there was a change in plans and after loafing around until dinner, we finally began our move at 1300. We headed towards Plauen and…

[April] 19 thru 26 [1945] Oberlosa, GermanyThe past week has been one of almost complete inactivity and no day in itself has been worthy of individual note.  The weather was mostly cloudy and damp but yesterday and today have been warm and sunshiny.  After the hurried pace which characterized the preceding 5 months, this week…

April 27 – 30 [1945]  Oberlosa, GermanyFour more days of idleness.  Evidently the war is over for us as far as Europe is concerned.  We have begun a training schedule and are learning how to be Garrison soldiers again.  According to the Stars and Stripes, some men with 4 and 5 years of service will…