September 6--Rained last night and all day. Have my clothes washed, and they are hanging in the trees, soaking wet. I'm getting a good rest, though.
September 7--Went to a band concert. On guard duty from 9-midnight.
September 8--I drove a command car and drove a bunch of boys back 40 miles to visit some of our buddies who left our outfit and are now driving the large DUCKS (land and water vehicles).
September 9--We are near the town of San Rafael. Got up at 6 a.m. and walked a quarter-mile to get some breakfast. Packed up and cooked our own meals. Sat around all day, and left about 5 p.m. Drove back about 35 miles and met the rest of our outfit, which had just landed.
September 10--Drove a little and worked on the Jeep. Took a bath, had a rifle inspection, and got the Jeep ready for the trip tomorrow to Peyrolles-de-Provence.
September 11--Drove 108 miles to Peyrolles.
September 12--Got up again at 6 a.m. and drove 145 miles, where we camped by the town of Grenoble. Saw the Alps for the first time--it was a wonderful sight.
Letter Home From Robert to his Family: "September, 1944-- Dear Folks, today I got 31 letters! I'll never get them all answered, as I don't have much time to write any more. Mama, I'm glad you liked the little cross I got you. Love, From Your Son Robert".
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