Soldier Boy’s Letter From France In 1918
Ralph A Bringman writes from a gas detach ment of the A E F in France recounting a rough Atlantic crossing, shipboard antics, local French kindness, sightings of troops from Wyoming and Montana, and his duties as First Sergeant. He notes a $10 000 war risk policy, selling a ring, meeting friends like Glen Houchin and Oscar Emery, and hopes to return home after the war ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aerosa
Othrs
Fritz
France
States
U. S
Harvey
Glen Houchin
Signal Corps
Geneva
Oscar Emery
Fort Wright
Spokane
S. C
Jake
Wyoming Boys
Montana Boys
18Th Infantry
6Th Field Artillery
Iam
Uncle Mart
Kaiser Bill
Mrs. Donahue
Lee Morris
Ralph A. Bringman
Gas Service
N. Y
Letters From Our Boys From Fort D. A. Russell
Extracted letter from Ted Denny dated July 6 1918 at Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming describes troop E winning a silk pennant and troop F cleaning up in baseball. He shares personal progress as a non commissioned officer candidate and notes earning sergeant rank and quick change artistry while thanking family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Denny
315 Cavalry
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wyoming
Letter From Q K About Fort D. A. Russell Training
In a July 7 1918 letter Q K writes to Basin and Big Horn county readers from Fort D. A. Russell Wyoming. He recounts arrival at Fort Logan Colorado on June 2 and 3 including vaccinations fingerprinting and uniform issue. He notes transfers to different troops and that Ted Denny from Basin joined him in troop EK. praises his new unit as the best at the fort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort D. A. Russell
Basin and Big Horn County
Q. K
Fort D A. Russell
Wyo
Basin
Fort Logan
Colo
American Lake
Wash
Logan
Ted Denny
Ted
Fort Russell Troops Win Prize Banner in Fourth Contest
Delbert Crandall reports that the troop won the best athletic troop prize banner at Fort Russell after a Fourth celebration. E troop was defeated four to one yesterday, with praise for their fine chaps. A hearty feast followed featuring pie cake ice cream and fresh vegetables while Crandall signs off with best wishes.
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Fort Russell
E Troop
Kelley Goes to Thermopolis for Several Days on Business
H. S. Kelley of the Continental Supply Co. departed Tuesday for Thermopolis for a several day business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. 8S. Kelley
Continental Supply Co
Thermopolis
Basin Lumber & Supply Co. Expands with New Sheds
Basin Lumber & Supply Co. has begun work on new lumber sheds and warerooms. The project includes a 24 by 40 foot office and storeroom and a double deck lumber shed occupying 359 by 140 feet with a concrete foundation. The complete frontage will span the lot, making the yards premier in the state and signaling strong faith in Basin’s future prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basin Lumber & Supply Co
Basin
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. A. Bringman
Nellie James
Greybull, Wye
Gregg
Greybull Steam Laundry
Leavitt
E. G. Carlson
M. B. Camplin
Sheridan
B.T. Joslin
Balsa, Wyo
Fort D. A. Russell, Wyo
Central Barber Shop
O. A. Leavitt
Delbert Crandall
Clude
Craig-Curtis
Coo
and Greybull
First National Bank
of Basin
Member
Federal Reserve System
Arthur K. Lee
S. Skovgard
Ed Carothers
J. C. Stewart
W. C. May
James A. Lee
F. C. Emerson John McFayden Herbert
John Luman
John Seaman
Arks
the Basin Lumber& Supply Co
Hardware Builders Supplies
Basin, Wyoming
F. J. Driscoll
Mgr
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