17 Feb 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Sat, 17 Feb 1945
Overcast, wet & miserable.
This is the day the Japs said our food ship would leave Moji.
Barring A2 kitchen windows ready for Welfare store.
Brightened somewhat aft.
1lb Bread Y150 in black-market.
Bulletin contains excellent news re Russian Front where big advances have been made towards Dresden & Liepsig [sic]. Stettin surrounded & bye-passed & German garrison at Elbing surrendered.
Patched plate for Steve.
Hara tells Gimson no delay in delivery when parcels arrive & that he thinks Americans will be here April.
