[ WP ] Write a soldier 's journal entry on his first day at war . Then write his last journal entry .

Day one of what is to be an illustrious career on the field of battle! 
 
 June 5th, 1944. I've been placed in command of a squad in the amphibious landing to take place tomorrow. My first command! I hope I do well. I was a hasty promotion because the previous NCO got demoted to private due to poor behavior on the trip here. I never expected to be put in a leadership position, but this is how heroes are made and military careers are born. I just need to not screw up tomorrow's maneuvers. My squad appears to have decent physical scores as well as good marks at the range. Let's pray that translates into good squad cohesion. Anyways, I need to get some sleep. Tomorrow's going to be the most important day of my career! 
 Yours, 
 Cpl. David King 
 
 June 7th. 1944. 
 
 There is no God.
