“My Xmas Box came today, also a letter from Nora." Continue reading...
Pershing’s Crusaders
Regular Army and National Guard
"In his report to his superiors, he said the most cutting thing in his vocabulary, which was: “This Division has all the earmarks of a National Guard outfit, which it is.” Continue reading...
World War 1 Library
These are World War 1 books that I have used in my research and occasionally quoted. Continue reading...
Dentistry
“Had a tooth filled." 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...
On Guard
"On guard all night. The French Artillery threw a barrage of about 300 shells over us into German lines." Continue reading...
Drinking
“Went on guard. Slept on the ground in the rain." Continue reading...
Allotments and Pay
“Must make out new allotment." Continue reading...
Leaving Thann
“Left Thann on foot with packs." Continue reading...