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Newspaper
Carroll Free Press
Location
Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1918
Page
10
Long typed letters from Claude Martin and Wammond Sarnest describe fighting in France September 1918. They recount battles with the Huns, troop movements from Camp Funston, prayers and YMCA religious life, and hopes to parade in London and Paris. They note mail from family and friends, food supplies, and temptations faced away from home.
A wartime letter from August 4 1918 to sister Mattie describes fine weather band music and soldiers socializing with French girls at Camp Wheeler He notes lack of mail from home and uncertain timing of future moves He mentions selling wood for money buying wine and beer and that he is washing and hoping for news from home
A lengthy personal letter from John T Huggins of Battery D 18th Field Artillery, American Expeditionary Forces, describes guard duty at a base hospital in France, hopes for Christmas return, and family news including photos and a poem. He mentions Berlin, the Saminies, Chalmers, and fellow soldiers, with reassurance to his parents.
Chester Hogan writes home from Camp Hanrack describing health worries rheumatism and longing to return. He mentions General Pershing predicting Christmas at home and notes distant Savannah River location three miles from a river crossing. He adds troops travel on coast trucks and frequent medical exams.
Washington war department announces Christmas packages for more than two and a half million American soldiers in France. To control gift flow only one parcel per person will be accepted, coupons identify next of kin, and containers provided by Red Cross chapters must be used. All packages must be mailed before November 1.
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