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Letter From A W O L Soldier Tracing Paris To Coblenz
Roy Kaylor of the 50th Infantry Brigade recounts a chaotic rail escape from Metz to Coblenz, aided by a fellow soldier’s French, riding express trains without tickets, surviving a sumptuary but eventful journey. He describes Paris, Coblenz, Niedermendig, and Mayen, the welcome of local families, and the ease of travel for American soldiers. He notes clean rooms, meals, and a rare glimpse of French life, promising to write again.
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Pontan
Eve Hee Wien
Bethiuse
Butt
Coblenz
France
Paris
Copienz
Germany
Pic Mere
Military Police
Army
Mayen
Coblen
Regimenta
Niedermendig
Metz