"Seems mighty good to be home again." Continue reading...
From Doniphan to Verdun
Homeward Bound
"Sailed Apr. 15th. Mighty glad to leave." Continue reading...
Letter to Dad
"We can see the harbor here and can see and hear the ships coming + going. They are taking the 91st Division out now. They have nearly all gone and the 35th is next. I will land at Newport News. Camp Lee Virginia. From there I will take the Camp Dodge men to Des Moines to be discharged. I do not know how long this will take but I do not think it will be long." Continue reading...
Letter to Dad
"Well this will be the last, or one of the last letters that I will write from France. Unless the dope goes wrong some way." Continue Reading...
Letter to Mother
"Betting about camp favors two to one that we will sail before Apr. 10th, but I’d never bet on anything cause orders can be changed too easily. We moved yesterday from the tents at the Rifle Range into barracks and I hear that we are due for another move in a few days to another part of camp." Continue Reading...
Letter to Dad
"Well I am three days (via rail) nearer home than when I last wrote but there is still a lot to be done in the way of waiting till I get home. We are shooting on the rifle range now." Continue reading...
Pershing and the Prince
On February 18th, Monday, the division was reviewed by General Pershing, accompanied by the Prince of Wales. It made a fine showing, although it marched and stood in mud and water. Continue reading...
Letter to Mom
"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...
Commercy
“Went to Commercy. Saw Jack Helsper + Art Herbert." Continue reading...
Christmas Box
“My Xmas Box came today, also a letter from Nora." Continue reading...
MN Doughboy 1918 