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Soldier Boy Letters Reveal End of War Hopes
Frank writes from France in November 1918 about the war’s end, mud and hospital hardship, and longing to return home by Christmas. He contrasts devastation in Europe with family life back home and notes his wish to come home with the U S Army.
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Germany
W. D. McDonald
Frank
France
Dreamland
Army of Occupation
C. W. McGill
Rcon
Henry IV
K. of C
Ceasar
Motiss
Hnes