In France Big Guns and the Spirit of Liberty
A World War II era dispatch narrates endurance near the French front. It references American and French artillery, warnings of bombardment, and scenes of civilian and military resilience amid battles near Rheims and the Marne. The piece blends battlefield observations with reflections on liberty and Allied cooperation.
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Branklyn Bey
Thal Daar
Bert Fats
Hernan Longremage
Wight
Ney
Hind
Tate
Germany
Hiths Tay
Eigilana
Fay
Witten
Trian
Dleibah
le Sally
Anand
Boling
Hans
Paris
Powerlite Ghia Prem
Grp
Dian
Denver
Ammerten
Anelma
Rhelms
Mir
Marne
Aefser
Liel
Knights of Columbus
Brener
Uris
Pivey
Fingiind
Roy Shedal’s U S commendation letter to parents
A garbled 1940s style message from the government honors Roy Shedal for wartime service. The letter, signed by Edward Kourley, expresses pride in his wartime contributions and urges continued dedication. It references Portland Oregon, Washington DC, and mentions ships and United States government work in a celebratory tone.
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Kay Fhvadal
Veentbar
Emergency Test Corporation
Portland
Ore
Washington
1. C
Tioy
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