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PFC Benjamin Kaplow

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

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Category: Nov, 1945

Nov 4, 1945 Two days ago got last shots. Of all the shots taken in the Army, none affected like these. Half Company laid low.

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Nov 5, 1945 – Don’t know if we’ll go to England or ship out from Le Havre or Marseille. This is the worst letter I’ve written.

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On September 7th, 1944, S.S. Argentina pictured here landed in Cherbourg, France with Ben’s Division  aboard. 
We have yet to find out the name of the ship he was on for his return to the United States of America.

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Nov 8, 1945 – Another quickie. Swell nite to stay by the stove with a magazine. It’s raining cats & dogs outside.

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Nov 11, 1945 – Practically out of coal again. Only 125 miles from Paris but don’t think I’ll get there again. Maybe to Reims….

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Nov 15, 1945 — Serious coal shortage. I hope to hell we move out of this “refrigerator” soon. Still no definite date.

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Picture from Ben’s photo album

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Nov 19, 1945 — One of the fellows talked to a guy that knew a fellow who said the General’s latrine orderly said…rumors.

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More about latrines in this article from YD Grapevine Aug. 5, 1945

 

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Nov 27, 1945 Visited Reims. When I returned, the 1st Sgt said, “You’re going to Paris tomorrow.” I did for a wonderful visit.

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