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The World War One Diary and Letters of Robert D. West

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War in Words

The “40 and 8″

May 11, 2018July 24, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"Old coaches and boxcars. Very crowded but we are tired and will sleep.” Continue reading...

Gas

May 10, 2018July 24, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"Marched 10 miles to gas test. Issued gas masks." Continue reading...

Le Havre

May 9, 2018July 24, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

“Arrived at Le Havre, France 3 a.m. Marched about 3 miles to Rest Camp No. 1." Continue reading...

Across the Channel

May 8, 2018July 24, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"The French people are sad looking people.” Continue reading...

Are We There Yet?

May 4, 2018July 25, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"Time means nothing on ship." Continue reading...

Trouble Onboard and Off

May 3, 2018July 25, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

“Near mutiny at mess over poor food." Continue reading...

The Romance of an Ocean Voyage is Short Lived.

April 27, 2018July 25, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

“One more ship joined us today. Life boat drill." Continue reading...

Leaving Camp Dodge

April 12, 2018November 29, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"I hate to leave her but feel a sense of duty." Continue reading...

The beginning

April 10, 2018November 29, 2019 / jpwest13 / Leave a comment

"Went to Des Moines to see Elinore." Continue reading...

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