08 Mar 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

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Overcast, dry, cold.

Joined R.N. 24 yrs. ago.

Latest rumour re US parcels. “To arrive 16th inst.”

Jap rock blasting.

Repaired Hosp. kitchen tap & in Wkshp. aft.

Eire declared war on G & J?

Weather improved aft.

Lorry with veg. 7.15pm.

Big Russian offensive begun with a frontal attack on Berlin. Letters rec. in Camp indicate that Black-out restrictions & A.R.P. duties have been eased in many parts of B. Isles.

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