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=== Creed T. Davis: December 24, 1864 === | === Creed T. Davis: December 24, 1864 === | ||
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News of the fall of Savannah in camp to-day. Everybody gloomy. Last night had to scrape up the snow to get a place upon which to spread our blankets. | News of the fall of Savannah in camp to-day. Everybody gloomy. Last night had to scrape up the snow to get a place upon which to spread our blankets. | ||
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—Private [[Creed T. Davis (nonfiction)|Creed T. Davis]], Second Company Richmond Howitzers (diary) | |||
* [https://www.civilwardigital.com/CWDiaries/Diary%20of%20Creed%20T.%20Davis,%20Private%20Second%20Company%20Richmond%20Howitzers.pdf Diary of Creed T. Davis, Private Second Company Richmond Howitzers] (PDF) | * [https://www.civilwardigital.com/CWDiaries/Diary%20of%20Creed%20T.%20Davis,%20Private%20Second%20Company%20Richmond%20Howitzers.pdf Diary of Creed T. Davis, Private Second Company Richmond Howitzers] (PDF) | ||
=== George Beck: December 24, 1943 === | |||
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Xmas Eve Today I made two small parcels for two civilians at work. They have three children each, and although enemies a man can’t bear malice, for like ourselves they can’t help being enemies. I love children and regardless of nationality it gives me the greatest of pleasure to see them enjoy themselves. On of our lads dressed as Santa Claus and went round the houses, the kids love the English Father Xmas. Wonder what the wife is doing tonight; my thoughts are back there with her and the rest of the family. Time rolls on and still we are miles apart, may this be the last one away. Roll on. My friend Arthur Roberts who left here no doubt will be having a grand time in Sheffield. Well I wish him all the best wherever he is and I am only too sorry I can’t be with him. Played pontoon till 4 am with candles. Won 65 marks.</blockquote> | |||
—[[George Beck (nonfiction)|George Beck]],1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, prisoner of war (diary) | |||
* http://www.pegasusarchive.org/pow/george_beck1.htm | |||
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* [[George Beck (nonfiction)]] | |||
* [[Creed T. Davis (nonfiction)]] | |||
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* [https://www.civilwardigital.com/CWDiaries/Diary%20of%20Creed%20T.%20Davis,%20Private%20Second%20Company%20Richmond%20Howitzers.pdf Diary of Creed T. Davis, Private Second Company Richmond Howitzers] (PDF) | * [https://www.civilwardigital.com/CWDiaries/Diary%20of%20Creed%20T.%20Davis,%20Private%20Second%20Company%20Richmond%20Howitzers.pdf Diary of Creed T. Davis, Private Second Company Richmond Howitzers] (PDF) | ||
* http://www.pegasusarchive.org/pow/george_beck1.htm | |||
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Latest revision as of 18:58, 24 May 2020
War Diary entries for December 24
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Diaries
Creed T. Davis: December 24, 1864
News of the fall of Savannah in camp to-day. Everybody gloomy. Last night had to scrape up the snow to get a place upon which to spread our blankets.
—Private Creed T. Davis, Second Company Richmond Howitzers (diary)
George Beck: December 24, 1943
Xmas Eve Today I made two small parcels for two civilians at work. They have three children each, and although enemies a man can’t bear malice, for like ourselves they can’t help being enemies. I love children and regardless of nationality it gives me the greatest of pleasure to see them enjoy themselves. On of our lads dressed as Santa Claus and went round the houses, the kids love the English Father Xmas. Wonder what the wife is doing tonight; my thoughts are back there with her and the rest of the family. Time rolls on and still we are miles apart, may this be the last one away. Roll on. My friend Arthur Roberts who left here no doubt will be having a grand time in Sheffield. Well I wish him all the best wherever he is and I am only too sorry I can’t be with him. Played pontoon till 4 am with candles. Won 65 marks.
—George Beck,1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, prisoner of war (diary)