"Billeted in a nice little French village." Continue reading...
Month: May 2018
Mother’s Day
“On train all last night. Stopped for coffee at a town and lunch at Eu." Continue reading...
The “40 and 8″
"Old coaches and boxcars. Very crowded but we are tired and will sleep.” Continue reading...
Gas
"Marched 10 miles to gas test. Issued gas masks." Continue reading...
Letter from Le Havre
"I hope some of you will write real often as mail from dear old America will help lots." Continue reading...
Le Havre
“Arrived at Le Havre, France 3 a.m. Marched about 3 miles to Rest Camp No. 1." Continue reading...
Across the Channel
"The French people are sad looking people.” Continue reading...
A Warm Welcome
"Crowds of school children waved British and American flags, and our progress was like that of a victorious army returning from war" Continue reading...
The 140th Arrives Over There
"Fired at post twice, thought it was a submarine." Continue reading...
Protecting the Adriatic
"Nine submarine chasers met us today, so we feel much safer." Continue reading...
MN Doughboy 1918 