"I have been away at gas school for three days. Had a very nice rest. Not much drill and the change does a lot of good. Very instructive too." Continue reading...
140th Infantry
Letter to Mother
"Washington sure was lucky that he was billeted at Valley Forge instead of here. He had wood to burn at least." Continue reading...
The Most Important Year
“This ends this diary. I have not kept it as faithfully as I should but as there are good reasons most of the time, I am fairly satisfied with it as a record of the most important year of my life. I do not think there will be another as great in my life." Continue reading...
Letter to Dad
"I have a wife and son which is more than all the money in the world. I have been in exile for some eight months. I have had a lot of time for thought." Continue reading...
Baby and Bolsheviks
"Got a letter from wifie + a picture of her + the boy." Continue reading...
Robert Jr.
“Robt. jr. is three months old now. I wish I could see him." Continue reading...
Letter to Mother
"The Red Cross issued us sweaters yesterday. I got a pretty good one, but of course I would rather have had the one that Ruth made." Continue reading...
Reserve Occupational Troops
"The 2nd Army is Reserve Occupational troops. Hope we do not have to go to Germany or Russia." Continue reading...
Another Gift
“Got a Red Cross sweater. Today only ½ day drill." Continue reading...
Christmas
“Christmas Day. Had very good eats." Continue reading...
MN Doughboy 1918 