8 Aug 1944, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Tue, 8 Aug 1944
Wind W, another lovely day.
Japs have hoisted their flag at HQs now.
Lorry arrived 12.30pm with a good supply of veg.
I.Qs. had congee only for tiffin. Mary sent me some up for 2pm cup of tea.
Russians N of Memel. Florence evacuated by Germans. Allies advance in Normandy. Laval & Mayenne.
Estimations re our release or relief in the Camp range from Xmas up to July next year.
Webber informed re his promotion.
Germany seems to have had another purge & Goering is among the purged.
