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Experiences of a Cheyenne Boy with American Forges in France
A Cheyenne soldier recounts his voyage to France with the APPF from September 1918 to January 1919. He details arrival in Brest, transport to St. Amand, Paris visits, and life in tents and barracks. He notes companionship, training, Christmas at Montrichard, and interactions with Roche prisoners, YMCAs, and the Service of Supplies.
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France
APPF
New York
Camp
Merritt
Tretees
Pier
Ned Gross
Prince IV
New York Harbor
Eaporta
France IV
George
Rrest
Brest
Roche
St. Amand
Ogue
Bruere
New England
Guido
Hegimental
Pargis
Germany
Parges
Montrichard
Montoir
St. Nazaire
Riley
St. Pierre Des Corps
Tours
Mouteir
Nantes
Angers
Towra
Monteir
Ingram
Nolan
St. Aignan
Haley
Watson
Gautereis
Paris
Jieut
Roches
Couintry
States
Lieut. Nolan
Stos
Ile
Buill