Friday, January 5 (1945)

Rather pretty but crisp day. Walked downtown with no bandages on my knee. Knee stood it pretty well. Brought home some mackerel for supper. Got Mary a slop can and tried to buy shoes but couldn't get a fit. In afternoon took a short walk with Butch in Brandwine Park and saw where the "Kwan duckies" used to swim. Quiet evening at home. Germans have busted through the 7th Army. Pacific fleet has reached China coast.