February 1, 1945 - February 28, 1945

February
1945

1.) Loiano. Germans say Russians are 45 miles from Berlin.
2.) Loiano. Our reports are that Russians are 45 miles from Berlin. Krauts changed their minds & say they will not evacuate Berlin but will fight to the end for it.
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9.) Loiano. Shelled.
10.) Loiano Shelled a little today but no harm done seriously. One man had finger blown off & another little hit in leg but not serious. Furlough are in effect now for medics & one has been chosen today but wasn’t revealed who until the day he leaves. We expect a man to go home every month now. Names of men are put in helmet & Co. Commander draws out one name & he goes.
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12.) Loiano. Movie, Hollywood canteen.
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14.) Loiano. Shelled tonite worse than ever before. Slept thru it.
15.) Loiano. Shelled today but not too close. Nobody hurt.
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17.) Loiano. Movies today. Ed. G Robinson in Tampiko [sic].
18.) Loiano. Awarded good conduct ribbon. Few shells came in but not close
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21.) Loiano. Few shells came over but no close
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24.) Loiano. Saw movie. “Take it Easy” – Jack Haley. [May refer to 1944 film “Take it Big” starring Jack Haley and Harriet Hilliard.]
25.) Loiano. Sun. Went to assault platoon today will be relieved in 10 days. Didn’t have to go over purple heart corner. Isn’t bad here & no shelling as yet. Have a ½ mile to walk to show.
26.) With assault guns. No shelling.
27.) Assault Plt.
28.) Wed. Assault Bn. Was attached to 85 Platoon Div. for awhile.