Letters From Boys In The Service From Camp Gordon South
Private Elmer Mattson of the Machine Gun Company writes from Camp Gordon about good health and occasional blues. He notes friendly southern hosts, a large crowd visiting the camp, and a recent win in bid whist. He expresses hope for Christmas leave and reflects on Thanksgiving meals and camp conditions in contrast to Camp Devens.
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Elmer Mattson
Machine Gun Co
Gordon
Maynard
Athinta
Hein
Mooney
Lemoine
Nokalainen
Frank Wilder
Frank
Old Town
Mascare
Soldiers at Camp Gordon Enjoy Sunny South Life
William Fornier writes from Camp Gordon Atlanta about warm weather and baseball. He describes artillery units, three inch guns, and iron prison yard scenes nearby while noting delays in pay and plans to move, plus social visits with Maynard soldiers and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fornier
Gordon
Atlanta
Wen - Jold
Maynard
Chmy Devens
Thenterprise
River
Liam Fornier
Pam Sittin
Devens
Pam
Cenora
Yan Vmunner
St Rm 1
Leutenant
Atlantas
Nis
Georgia
Saturda
Erlerd
Camp Devens
Enterprise
Watt at IB Meet Sparks Rel Fuel Fire
An unclear OCR fragment notes Watt at an institute event and mentions a fire under investigation. Details are fragmentary with uncertain names and context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watt
Iter
German Atrocities Told by Soldier in France
Private David Sharpe in France with Co. B Military Police sends a letter to Mr. and Mrs. David Sharpe recounting German atrocities he witnessed and described in vivid detail as his unit serves overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Sharpe
David Sharpes
France
Co. B
Soldi
Evacuee Letters Describe Frontline Life and Hardship
A soldier writes from the Western front detailing rough conditions, constant motion, and the fearsome environment. He recalls French troops marching through towns, a brutal frontline daily, trench feet cases, and shelling. He describes sleeping by a large fireplace, rats in quarters, and the strain of keeping vehicles running under fire. He mentions gashed roads, desolate landscapes, and the constant danger of shock and death.
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Theiand
Wei
Ace
M Roberts
Enes
Pari
Tepheen
Sears
U.S
Death Valley
Bridgewater
N. H
West Acton notes on local society and incidents
Town notes list Edna Woodard at AFF. new baby for Mr and Mrs Tony Perry. Boxboro deer hunt by Scanson boys. Althea Richardson ill with scarlet fever. Laura Brown visits Dudley’s home. John Coffey buys a hearse at Coughlin sale. Tracesan injures shoulder in shop yard. Rosene McCarthy family visiting Pepperell. Kelle Uy Whist Club hosted by Mrs Stephen D Salmond. Hall couple to winter with Carlisle family. Ladies Social Circle meets. Middlesex County W R C quarterly at Memorial Hall Lowell on Tue Dec 18 at 1.
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Hedton
Joe
Balls Jail
Wiss
Edna Woodard
AFF
Panchard
Tony Perry
Scanson Boys
Boxboro
Althea Richardson
J. . Richardson
Laura Brown
John Coffey
Coughlin
Maynerd
Tracesan
Rosene McCarthy
Pepperell
John McCarthy
Kelle
Stephen D Salmond
Edgar H. Hall
Samuel F. Carlisle
Univeralist Church
Middlesex County
Memorial Hall
Lowell
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Waar
Iday Ae
Vwhole
Finney & Hout
South Acton
Camp Gordon
Edward Ledgard
Lederd
Serer
Wendy PX
Wwe
Fairey
Powae Ptolty Beet Wits
Aimee Wecartivell
Liege
Mayo
Joset
Ambilanes
Movesiile
Gus Iberie
West Acton
Pew
China
Albert Travis
Nason
Riverside
Co-operative
Tel
Nasan Street
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