Jul 9, 1944 Practice: Me & two other fellows went along with the enemy to handle the “Handie Talkie” radios. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload See Bugs Bunny sell some War Bonds And 65 years later :2/19/2009Harris Corporation Introduces “Falcon 111 Next Generation VHF Handheld Tactical Radio” built in Rochester, NY (Ben’s Hometown)
Jul 14, 1944 Bob sure causes excitement. Marion’s a swell girl. Everyone must be radiant with happy faces. 1 4 2 3 Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
Jul 18, 1944 Boys from Washington are down here inspecting our Division. That means a lot of cleaning details. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload Cartoon by Henry Fitzell, YD 26th Div.
Jul 18, 1944 — Three day pass delayed. Had a cleaning detail in the kitchen. I ate so much I wasn’t hungry for regular meal time. Battalion Inspection Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
Jul 20, 1944 Three day pass. Company split – 50% leave today & 50% leave next Thursday. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload