"the latest A.E.F. disease, ie "the gangplank itch." We all have it bad. Embarkation officers have the "gangplank itch" also. They admit it. No doubt Gen. Black Jack has it too. The only real cure is "Get the boys home toot sweet!" then we will have it no more." Continue reading...
General Pershing
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...
Neuves-Maisons
"This was the hardest march we have had so far." Continue reading...
Best of MN Doughboy 1918
If you knew someone who wasn’t aware of this project – say a relative or coworker or, I don’t know, anyone connected with a newspaper or podcast or someone with a couple million Twitter followers – this would be an excellent post to share with them. Continue reading...
A Final Resting Place
“My son sacrificed his life to America’s call, and now you must as a duty of yours bring my son back to me.” Continue reading....
Regimental Training
“Reg. maneuver in a.m." Continue reading...
General Wright
“Had an air raid near here. Heard Jerry’s planes last night." 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...
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