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The World War One Diary and Letters of Robert D. West

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Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"Married one year today. Married life has been hard for the little girl that gave her life to me." Continue reading...

Letter from Aunt Teenie

February 12, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

This is another letter sent to Robert from his Aunt “Teenie.” Continue reading...

Letter to Mother

February 10, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"We have men in this company from every trade and walk of life, but the men from the smooth part of Texas are the biggest liars in the outfit, moon shiners and coal miners included." Continue reading...

Letter to Dad

February 8, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"I have managed to sleep warm. I have an old iron bed and two bed ticks on it, with five blankets to cover with. They are issuing wood again so we can have a fire." Continue reading...

Letter to Mom

February 2, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"I got me a bed from the “frogs” and have a straw mattress on it and five army blankets. I will hate to leave such comfort." Continue reading...

Letter to Dad

January 31, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"The 35th has been ordered to move from here to the boat landing. I do not know what city we will leave from, but we are going unless the order is changed. Army orders are not very reliable but we are ordered home now at least." Continue reading...

Letter to Mother

January 28, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"They are having church in our Y so I came over here. This is a much better Y anyway. They serve hot chocolate. Yes, actually give it away free." Continue reading...

Postcards

January 25, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

Postcards from Robert to his family. Continue reading...

A Short Letter to Dad

January 20, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"There is no news at present. We drill as usual only more of it. Everyone wants to get home pretty bad but I guess there is not much chance for some time yet." Continue reading...

Letter to Dad

January 14, 2019May 2, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"Thursday is bath day. We have a shower bath. The water is warm but the air is rather cold, so we don’t waste much time. I am just about rid of cooties now and hope to be entirely rid of them soon." Continue reading...

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