Thanksgiving Day - Bougainville 1943
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    Thanksgiving Day - Bougainville 1943

    We had a handful of turkey on the evening of the 24th. Thanksgiving Day, November 25th, we had a little turkey to eat on the front lines. On the 26th we had a helmet full of turkey for those of us who were left of our Ten Man Squad, and it tasted Good.

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    On Thanksgiving Day, in 68. Our Bn. Commander, Lt. Col. Robertson had Turkey and dressing, brought out to us in the bush. The next day, started Operation Meade River.

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    Talking A little known fact !

    I don't remember celebrating any holidays while in the Corps , was too busy wanting out !

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