Place is covered with
slaves in striped uniforms
two slaves killed a former
guard, Nobody did anything
about it. One less for us
to feed.
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This is a chronicling of Keith Dadd's log of European Theatre of Operations for Btry "A" 399th AFA Bn 8th Armoured Div. The log was started on Nov 7, 1944 through 1945. I will be posting for each corresponding day to the journal starting Jan 1st 2012. This means that Nov - Dec 1944 will come after thereby making this blog not in chronological order.
Please note: I strive to maintain the integrity of the log. Therefore, I will not correct any spelling of grammar mistakes and will post entries as is. (sic.)
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
April 25th, 1945
Went to Halberstad. Underground
factories for buzz bombs.
Picked up Russian Carbine at
former S.S. baracks. Krauts
left in a hurry.
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factories for buzz bombs.
Picked up Russian Carbine at
former S.S. baracks. Krauts
left in a hurry.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
April 23rd, 1945
Went on long road march
to Wolfenbuttel. Somewhat
of a rest camp. Electric lights
still fighting though.
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to Wolfenbuttel. Somewhat
of a rest camp. Electric lights
still fighting though.
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Saturday, April 21, 2012
April 20th, 1945
Took Unna. Big railraod
center. Saw 13 R.R.engines
knocked out. Koch picked up
a few prisoners from the
23rd.
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center. Saw 13 R.R.engines
knocked out. Koch picked up
a few prisoners from the
23rd.
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Friday, April 20, 2012
April 19th, 1945
Took Werl
Got mixed up and were
the second track while
they were clearing snipers
out.
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Got mixed up and were
the second track while
they were clearing snipers
out.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
April 18th, 1945
Took West onnon
Almost shot a civilian who
jumped out on us while
we were leading in the
half-tracks from road.
Almost shot a civilian who
jumped out on us while
we were leading in the
half-tracks from road.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
April 17th, 1945
Took Soest.
Seen + was with the Inf.
as they took and cleared
this town. Fairly good size.
Krauts shelled us quite
badly.
During this trid as F.O. they almost
got our number a couple of
times. Riped my leg open
while going through a barb
wire fence -- Flying pleanty
of shell's falling close
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Seen + was with the Inf.
as they took and cleared
this town. Fairly good size.
Krauts shelled us quite
badly.
During this trid as F.O. they almost
got our number a couple of
times. Riped my leg open
while going through a barb
wire fence -- Flying pleanty
of shell's falling close
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Monday, April 16, 2012
April 16th, 1945
Went up again with Inf. for
7 day's. Lived on K-rations and
what ever we could find.
Relieved Lt. Stoncypher + crew.
3 half tracks knocked out at
head of column.
Sunday, April 15, 2012
April 15th, 1945
Took long road march
to Roer Pocket to help
clean it up. Thought we
would go back for a rest
but no dice.
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
April 6th, 1945
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
April 3rd, 1945
Battery received counter battery
fire from German 105's. No
body hurt. Was with the Inf.
at the time also getting my
share of the action.
Monday, April 2, 2012
April 2nd, 1945
Relieved at 7:00 tonight
by 83rd Inf. Div. seen is
Krauts diggin' in. Fired Mortars
on them. Wish to hell I was
back with the battery. To many
men getting killed here.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
April 1st, 1945
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