20 Nov 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

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Fine, dry, variable wind.

Bootmakers shop & trench-digging.

Workers’ oil & sugar issued. Matches (2) issued.

Rec. letter  3-1-43 from Marj.

Saw Steve noon with oil lamp, coffee & cigs.

Lorry 4pm with wood & salt fish.

US troops advanced to 7mls of Julich 15th. French troops crossed Doubs river. Russians captured  Godollo 10mls E of Budapest & advanced to 5 [mls of?] Miskolo.  

Cup of tea with V & E 6pm & showed them snaps.

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