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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
11
Pvt. Chester C. Hogan writes from Bordeaux France to Mrs Vera Barr Haleyville Aln. praising his mother and country, thanking her for prayers that supported the Allied effort, and expressing longing to return home to share childhood days. He mentions base details, captivity of doubt, and pride in sacrifice amid wartime separation.
A 1919 letter from a Sammie in Bordeaux France to his mother reflects on Mother's Day, hope for peace, and longing to return home. He notes the heavy losses in the war, the gratitude for blessings, and prayer for safe days ahead as the front line continues. The tone mixes personal affection with wartime reflection and faith.
Bordeaux France May 11 1919 My Dear Mother I write few lines to tell you I am well and hope you are too Today is Mothers Day and the boys write to their mothers I wish I could talk to you instead of writing I hope to sail for home soon This camp will close July 14 and I hope we get word to go home soon St Olin C Mollan Monilarters Co Base Section 6 Embarkation Camp AEB Bordoni Mritnec
William A Ayers writes from a distant posting describing hope to return home by July 4 and plans to sail around June 11. He mentions leaving next Tuesday and asks his mother to convey love to relatives, noting he is finishing clothing records for discharge and praying for safety amid ongoing war and separation.
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