Omaha Soldier Recalls Chateau Thierry Battle and Wounds
John E. Penton of Omaha, a Rainbow Division veteran, recounts the July drive at Chateau Thierry, his injuries from a German shell, and his long road from hospital in France to home for Thanksgiving. He details trench life, the advance, and the brutal three day barrage that preceded the counter offense. He faces removal of shell fragments after returning to Fort Des Moines.
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Thanksgiving News From Cox-Chapel Community
Crowded out last week Cox-Chapel news notes Thanksgiving visits from Bruce Wakefield and family, El gman and Will Dovel, hospital updates, school closure for Thanksgiving, plus local social happenings. Olin Engleman returns from a twelve day furlough. several residents attend dinners and share Thanksgiving meals. new phone shareholder adds local line. George Case injures hand on the job. France-bound son Lawrence in hospital. Mina Breazeale stays with relatives to care for her mother.
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Elliott Smith
Millard Strait
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Edith Strait
Mae Englem
A. Case
Henry Saunders
Miles Holly
Sylvester
France
Mina Breazeale
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