08 Mar 1945, R. E. Jones Wartime diary
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Thu, 8 Mar 1945
Overcast, dry, cold.
Joined R.N. 24 yrs. ago.
Latest rumour re US parcels. “To arrive 16th inst.”
Jap rock blasting.
Repaired Hosp. kitchen tap & in Wkshp. aft.
Eire declared war on G & J?
Weather improved aft.
Lorry with veg. 7.15pm.
Big Russian offensive begun with a frontal attack on Berlin. Letters rec. in Camp indicate that Black-out restrictions & A.R.P. duties have been eased in many parts of B. Isles.
