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When did you get to the ETO and what previous combat had you seen?
January, 1944
None

When did you know you were going to be part of the Holland operation?
First part of September, 1944

What was your reaction? Were you anxious, resigned or relieved, for example,
to return to action?
Scared

What was the trip like into Holland? Do you remember seeing anything unusual
or any conversations you had, or how you passed the time? It was a very
beautiful day and I will always remember seeing the civilians scampering
around the villages. Everyone was tense until we stood up, and someone
yelled "Stand on your tip-toes boys this is as near to heaven as you
will ever get."

How did you feel about a daylight operation? Do you recall any conversations
with your friends about it? What was said?
We were all excited, because it was such a clear day and we could
see everything happening on the ground.

What were the rumours on board the plane or glider inwhich you flew to Holland?
Had you heard, for example, that if the Holland invasion was successful, the war
would be over by winter?
We were led to believe that this would be our last invasion before
going home.

Did you by any chance keep a diary or notebook of what happened to you during
the period just prior to September,17, 1944, through September 26, 1944? Do you
still have it?
I kept a complete diary during this time but lost it when I was
wounded in January, 1945.