"The morning after we came out of the big drive in the Argonne we called roll and out of 235 men there were only 19 left. I guess your prayers saved me." Continue reading...
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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...
A Close Call
"On patrol. Got lost in woods. Ran into a gas shell." Continue reading...
Pershing, the British, the French, and an Amazing History Lesson
"We shall be hard-pressed to hold our own and keep Italy standing during 1918. Our manpower is pretty well exhausted. We can only call up men of 45-50 and boys of 17. France is done." Continue reading...
Gas
"Marched 10 miles to gas test. Issued gas masks." Continue reading...
MN Doughboy 1918 