"The Y.M.C.A. needs men like you who can afford to work here without salary. The work is not hard and is only for the period of the war." Continue reading...
Month: October 2018
Letter from Grenoble
"Most of the Y men have their wives or daughters with them and they do all they can to make things pleasant for us. But I wish you were here to cut the pie and spread the jam on the bread. They are too dainty about it." Continue reading...
Sightseeing
"Am touring at Uncle Sam’s expense." Continue reading....
Furlough
“Arrived at Grenoble today." Continue reading...
Letter to Mother
"After I got out of the line a couple of weeks ago I went to a quiet sector to rest up. All the boys sure needed it." Continue reading...
Corporal West
“Was made Corporal today." Continue reading...
Promotion?
“Leut. Silverstein has recommended me for a Corporal.” Continue reading...
Replacements
"From the days at Doniphan this regiment was fortunate in its replacements. All of the men who were sent to us averaged well, and soon became loyal to the traditions of the 140th." Continue reading...
Letter to Dad
"I was in a real drive not long ago and got out O.K. It was my first experience in a push, that is, a real push. We had good success." Continue reading...
Verdun
"By the sound of the artillery the war is not over yet.” Continue reading...
MN Doughboy 1918 