14 Dec 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary

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Cold, overcast, NE wind.

Cleaning bricks.

Lorry in 3pm with wood. 

North’s notes contain plenty statistics re US forces in Pacific. 23 bttleships, 3 ½ million men  many other figures. US forces advance on Western Front & Russians enter Budapest. Nimitz to shift H.Qs. to Guam. 

Xmas “fare” on view in Canteen window.

  • ½ bttle Syrup(8-75)(6oz).
  • ½ lb rice flour(10-00)
  • ¼ lb Sweet biscuits or Kung [?] So cakes(14-00)
  • ½ lb Noodles(13-45)
  • Sweets (for children only) ¼ lb(11-75)
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