A Mother's Promise As War Sends Son Away
A mother writes a vow to her son on thin paper to slip into his uniform pocket. She pledges self denial and total devotion to aid the war effort, promising to work tirelessly for the Cause and to safeguard her son’s courage until they meet again.
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Red Cross Canteens Serve Hot Coffee to Troops
The American Red Cross runs line of communication canteens in France serving hot coffee, cocoa and sandwiches to troops. One unit set a weekly record with over 80,000 meals and another served coffee every ten seconds for two hours. A Princeton graduate aviator writes home praising the warmth and courage these cups bring to soldiers and their allies during long journeys.
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Ed Berry to Leave for Over There After Exam Success
A letter from Ed Berry In forms he will depart soon for war service. He recently passed a commission exam with uncertain rank after an exam with over a thousand candidates and four hundred passing.
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