A Field Service postcard to Robert's father. Continue reading...
World War One
Robert’s Retrospective
“1918 has surely been the fastest year of my life." Continue reading...
World War One Centennial Weekend
“Recd. 2 letters from Nora + one from Dad.” Continue reading...
The Customary Small Arms Fire
"The only activity here is the customary small arms fire" Continue reading...
Too Many Roberts
"Received a nice letter from my cousin Robt. Gartshore.” 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....
Laid to Rest with Loving Care
“Experienced real heavy artillery fire. We lost 4 killed." Continue reading...
Daring Young Men in Their Flying Machines
“The weather is nicer now, tho cold at night." Continue reading...
The Mysterious Mr. Nielson
"I wonder why I do not hear from Mother.” Continue reading...
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