The Sleeper Journals

Sorry folks it's been a while. Marching behind enemy lines is no small feat! Want to know some of the story? Check out part 1 of the comic The Sleeper Journals

The Sleeper Journals The Sleeper aka Frank Ghoul served in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class and is captured with his unit. They are taken to Krakow, Poland as forced labor. He and several inmates attempt an escape and he is re-captured while luring the guards away. He is executed with several other inmates by firi...

Journal Entry
I’ve lost track of the date. Time no longer has meaning. Our tormentors continue to interrogate us. I can’t put into words the terror they instill. I dare not confess to my own soul what goes through my head. All I remember is the pain. They hung me by my arms. Cannot describe the anguish and agony coursing through me. Henry has an ambitious plan. I would rather face a swift death than to spend my remaining days here under Werner’s thumb.

Journal entry: May 4, 1944
Early wake-up call this morning. They’re moving us to another camp where we will ship out in a few days. The moment draws near and I am filled with many emotions. They’ve moved our ship out days. Understandably since they’re worried about intel they received from the British. Don’t have much time before our flight takes off. I finished my letters last night. I am praying for us and our families. God be with us!

Journal entry: May 3, 1944
Sitting in the barracks listening to records with the boys. It’s been a long week of extensive training. I am definitely in better shape than I was. We are not far away from shipping out. I am going through my letters from Maggie and David while listening. Right now there’s nothing I miss more than my wife and son. I am going to write a few more letters before I turn in for the night. We will be back at it tomorrow discussing strategy and tactics with the platoon. Things are kicking up and it won’t be much longer till we’re out there doing it for liberty. Good night!

1943 HITS ARCHIVE: For Me And My Gal - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly For Me And My Gal (Meyer-Leslie-Goetz) by Judy Garland and Gene Kelly, orchestra conducted by David Rose This grand old 1917 tune provided the title for MGM’...