Boys Who Are Fighting The Berlin Beast
Sergeant H P Strouse, son of Mr and Mrs Strouse of 935 East Madan Street, serves in the Fourteenth Ordnance company formerly of Raritan MN. His brother Charles Cooper, once a Bridgengt Rovers soccer star, tried for the US army but joined Canada’s forces and is with the Royal Air Service. Cooper helped the Rovers win the Amateur League title twice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Strouse
A. Strouse
East Madan Street
Fourteenth Ordnance Company
Raritan
Strouse
Army
Hempstead
Longsland
Charles Cooper
Bridgengt Rovers
United States Army
Rovers
Cooper
Royal Air Service
Bilger Anderson
Mra P. F. Anderson
No. 71
Worth Street
France
Ordnance Department
Array
Singer Manufacturing Company
State Guard
Criterion Club
Charles Bailey
Rational Army
Viance
Lovemobile Company
Optima
Amy
William Kaplan Letter From France Describes Service
Corporal William Kaplan of Company D 16th Engineers writes from active service in France to his Yale brother. He recounts experiences and hardships faced on the front, noting the dangers and daily life of a soldier, and reflects on his time overseas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
William Kanlan
Company D
16Th Engineers
Yale Seaplan
Yale Menue
Fort Oglethorpe inducts rookie amid war letters
A rookie en route to Fort Oglethorpe is welcomed with letters detailing wartime service. Bridgeport soldiers in France share updates on postings with 102d Infantry and Coast Artillery units. Names include Herbert Flanagan, John Saltzer, Jack Tyre, James Dewey Corh, Margaret Gorham, Bilger Anderson, William Mahaven, Clarence Baldwin, Arthur Baldwin, Paul Adelman, George Wright, and Lieutenant Penns Michie. The piece notes heroes’ memories and fort namesakes, honoring gallantry and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
War Department
Nuehle
17Th Infantry
Otheer
17Th Tatantey
Michis
Surgy
Effieer
Remon
Ein Judth
Michie
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Coe-Stapley Mfg. Co
Railroad Ave
Bridgeport, Conn
American Hardware, Inc
Bridgeport
Fairfield Ave
Conn
Berlin
P. Strouse
William Kaplan
Fort Oglethorpe
George
Herbert Flanagan
Herbert Hlanegen
Ndathe Schwartz Brothers Company
102D
United States Infantry
National Guard
Coast Artillery Corps
John Satzer
Tohn Saltner
No. 84
Connecticut Avenues
Oll 11Th Company
Saltzer
York Wright
Jack Tyre
Bridgeport Rangers
Devons
Ray
James Dewey Corha
Sam
Margaret Gorham
Lettex Heights
Fanfield
Izilots
Sana
William Wlnhaven
Lee Ayenue
Uncle
National Army
Ayer
Hari
Mahaven
Circus
Clarence E. Baldwin
Old Fourth Coast Artillery Company
Arthur Graham
Barnum Avenue
Hoe
Connecticut
E6th Regiment of Artillery
A. CG
Lorreer A. Mf. G. Co
Arthur Baldwin
Merchant Marine
Paul Adelman
East Main Street
Ile
Fourth East Auciary Company
Adelman
Arms Company
George Whiten
George Wright
102D Ambulance Company
Mudgeport
O. Wilson
No. 359
Coleman Street
Yiow
Fort Miche
New York
Dong Ishind
Penns M. Miele
Lthh
United Ariies Infinity
Eto
Ule
Hotse
Santan
Taeilanant
John Saltair
Jace Wyte
James Dewey Gorham
Iulghr
A. Anderson
William Flahaven
THE
Heppenstall Forge CO
Heavy Steel
Howard Ave
ST. Joseph’s
Rev
H. Dahme
Madison Ave
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