Duties of the Latrine Orderly: Aldbourne: September 1943-March 1944 Summary and Analysis

The trip to England was cramped and difficult. Due to the tight quarters, conditions were dirty and foul-smelling. In September, the ship arrived at Liverpool. The men of Easy Company traveled to Aldbourne, about eighty miles west of London. Occupying a small English village, the men were received training on local customs and how to interact with the local people. The men were used to being isolated with other soldiers, but quickly caught on when instructed how to integrate with the English people.

The regiment continued its combat training in preparation for invading Europe. Intense exercises included specialized instruction on traps, mine removal, chemical warfare and German weaponry. Physical limits were tested with training on how to live in the field for stretches of time without losing...