War Diaries (July 31) (nonfiction)

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War Diary entries for July 31

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George Beck: July 31, 1941

News just been received from Lamsdorf that some of our lads have been shot trying to escape. Our medical officer has to undergo three weeks detention for being too easy with the men. Guards stood by for the front. Had to wait hours today for the bread to come in for our tea. What a state Germany is in for food. Britain give Italy seven days to pack up.

Never Grumble
Why has a man a longing for things he has not got,
when so many would be happy with only half his lot?
So often are they wishing, if only other things they had,
Our motto now should always be “for the things we’ve got be glad”.
The use of his eyes, or legs and health, and that precious gift to hear,
Some of our comrades may have lost just one, but yet so dear.
So if ever we should grumble, just think over what we’ve got,
For those that lost what we still hold, would be happy with our lot.

By Prisoner of War. ***************

George Beck,1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, prisoner of war (diary)

George Beck: July 31, 1944

Air raid alarm sounded. Our Air Force over in formation – had crash – saw parachutist come down.

George Beck,1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington's Regiment, prisoner of war (diary)

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