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31 March 1943
Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
to Estelle Spero
Diamond describes having fought a forest fire during training that day.
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1 April 1943
Diamond reminisces over his first date with Estelle. He also tells her during the day, he had been forced to crawl within 500 yards of his target in order to get some decent observation
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April 1943
Diamond describes having taken his troops on a trip to practice compass. He tells Estelle about the surrounding Louisiana scenery.
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Diamond tells Estelle that April 24th will mark a year of army service for him, an experience that has transformed him into a "frowning, quiet, determined man who refuses to listen to excuses".
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6 April 1943
Diamond expresses surprise to Estelle that in a few days time he will turn twenty-one years of age. He also tells Estelle that he is bored by the extended rest period that he is currently in. Sidney informs her that he feels ridiculous and...
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