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PFC Benjamin Kaplow

US ARMY, 26th Infantry (Yankee Division) 104th Regiment, WW11

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Category: Jun 1943

June 26, 1943 — The First Correspondence The Train Away From Home.

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Jun 27, 1943 — Took I.Q. tests, issued uniform, etc., Got shots – arm hurts

First Days as a Soldier  •  Camp Upton, NY

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Jun 28, 1943 — Cleaned barracks. Dug post holes. Some guys pulled out today. Eat meat and butter!!

A really big deal due to rationing during the War.

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US Army Reception Center • Camp Upton, NY

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June 29, 1943 — Funny description of K.P. – One swell Corp. – Prisoners drafted. Meet Hawaiians, Philippines, Chinese, etc.

First Days as a Soldier  •  Camp Upton, NY.

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