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Carroll Steinbeck letters to parents, September - October, 1944

Carroll Steinbeck to Alfred and Vira Steinbeck Page 3

Yesterday morning we loaded all our stuff in barrack bags and took it to a place to be inspected. We got a paper stating that we need such and such. They gave out an awfully lot of new stuff. We are getting combat boots also. The motor pool also got some new trucks. All this leads us to think that a big move is coming up. In the afternoon we went to the lake and practiced river crossing in assault boats. That night we made the crossing. At least it was a change and you know how I like to mess around with boats. This morning, as I said, we haven't done much. I got up at eight o'clock and whether you know it or not, I took time out to help clean the barrack. It is nearly noon now. Don't know what comes off this afternoon.
I caught a cold or something in my right ear a couple days ago and my jaw is so sore I can hardly eat. In fact I haven't eaten much because it hurts when I open my mouth. I haven't gone to see about

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Yesterday morning we loaded all our stuff in barrack bags and took it to a place to be inspected. We got a paper stating that we need such and such. They gave out an awfully lot of new stuff. We are getting combat boots also. The motor pool also got some new trucks. All this leads us to think that a big move is coming up. In the afternoon we went to the lake and practiced river crossing in assault boats. That night we made the crossing. At least it was a change and you know how I like to mess around with boats. This morning, as I said, we haven't done much. I got up at eight o'clock and whether you know it or not, I took time out to help clean the barrack. It is nearly noon now. Don't know what comes off this afternoon. I caught a cold or something in my right ear a couple days ago and my jaw is so sore I can hardly eat. In fact I haven't eaten much because it hurts when I open my mouth. I haven't gone to see about