8 Jul 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Sat, 8 Jul 1944
Hot, windy & cloudy.
Foster died 11am.
Canteen gear arrived at last.
Russians advance in Finnland & Poland. Advance made by us in Italy. German CinC. relieved in Normandy (due to ill health?) More raids on Bonin & Guam. US raided Canton last night 9pm. Japs holding brass barter in town which proves how poorly they are off in Japan for that and other metals too no doubt.
Attended Foster’s funeral. With Steve after.
Getting squally pm.
Surprise roll-call 11pm.
US Officers from Saipan described fighting as extremely bloody & inferred that Japs put up strong and brave resistance. 10,000 US casualties.
