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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.)
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Monday, July 23, 2012
July 23rd, 1945
Built mess kit rack's + done other
work + goofed off as usual.
Got electricity in and the
radio playing. Sounds good.
Been cold all day. All kinds
of rumor's.
work + goofed off as usual.
Got electricity in and the
radio playing. Sounds good.
Been cold all day. All kinds
of rumor's.
July 21st, 1945
Arrived at Bruckenau Germany
after 250 mile road march.[indistinguishable text]
but aint started and at 6:00 in
morning + got here at 10:00 night
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after 250 mile road march.[indistinguishable text]
but aint started and at 6:00 in
morning + got here at 10:00 night
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Friday, July 20, 2012
July 20th, 1945
Got stuff packed to go
to Germany. Anna + brother
cried because we were going
They're like brother + sister
to us.
to Germany. Anna + brother
cried because we were going
They're like brother + sister
to us.
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Monday, July 16, 2012
July 16th, 1945
Nothing much happened. Got orders
that we will leave for
Germany Saturday. Pretty hot
day here today. Bought pistol
from Sgt. Habbeger .32 Cal.
that we will leave for
Germany Saturday. Pretty hot
day here today. Bought pistol
from Sgt. Habbeger .32 Cal.
July 14th, 1945
Same thing again today her'se
hopeing we get out of here soon.
Had dental inspection - what
a laugh. Went to Katoby with
Moore and Kerns - Another dead
place.
hopeing we get out of here soon.
Had dental inspection - what
a laugh. Went to Katoby with
Moore and Kerns - Another dead
place.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
July 13th, 1945
Friday the 13th and
nothing happened as nobody seems
to be awake enough to do anything
good what a life. This place makes
Darchau look like a rest camp.
nothing happened as nobody seems
to be awake enough to do anything
good what a life. This place makes
Darchau look like a rest camp.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
July 9th, 1945
Monday
Cut some trees for kitchen
tent + goofed off the rest of
the afternoon. Sun is shineing
for a change. Studied Check
at night
Cut some trees for kitchen
tent + goofed off the rest of
the afternoon. Sun is shineing
for a change. Studied Check
at night
Sunday, July 8, 2012
July 8th, 1945
Sunday
The sun's out for a change
am trying to learn chec from
Anna. Getting my clothes pressed
Big celebration in town of
Katoby (zech) Didn't go
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The sun's out for a change
am trying to learn chec from
Anna. Getting my clothes pressed
Big celebration in town of
Katoby (zech) Didn't go
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Saturday, July 7, 2012
July 7th, 1945
-Saturday-
Phils Birthday not
much doing here. Rained most
of the day. On guard at
kitchen tonight.
Phils Birthday not
much doing here. Rained most
of the day. On guard at
kitchen tonight.
Thursday, July 5, 2012
July 5th, 1945
Moved into a house
met Anna and her brother
who run the farm. Sleeping
wither three other guys's. All
from the Eighth Armoured 399A.F.A.
met Anna and her brother
who run the farm. Sleeping
wither three other guys's. All
from the Eighth Armoured 399A.F.A.
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Monday, July 2, 2012
July 2nd, 1945
Transfered to 196th F.A Bn
About 30 miles from 399th
little village - same size
as Kobhel. -- Name.
--Slavikovice--
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About 30 miles from 399th
little village - same size
as Kobhel. -- Name.
--Slavikovice--
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