Soldiers Letters from the 399th Regiment Take Note
A wartime letter from Glen Smith describes meals and kitchen camaraderie in the 399th Regiment. He invites locals to contact Bea Baldwin or Bob Miller about meals and urges Skinny Trudeau to join Battalion F for fellowship and plentiful food, signing off after a four bell wake-up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bea Baldwin
Bobiller
Trudeau
Seome
399Th
Weavey
Baldwin
Batt
Glen Smith
Camp Dodge Letter From Rea Baldwin Homeward Note
Rea Baldwin writes from Camp Dodge describing life in Battery A 339th Field Artillery with motorized units, tractors for 6 inch guns, many motorcycles and cars. He praises the company, captain, and proximity to acquaintances while noting good feed, drilling, hiking, and a weight loss of eight pounds in one week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rea Rea Baldwin
Camp Dodge
Fred
Batt
Wellington Davey
Glenn Smith
Bob Miller
Dan “SiHman
Rea Baldwin
Letters From Clyde Holly Describe Busy Aviation Duty
Clyde Holly writes that he plans to move soon and notes fellow pilots are busy keeping track of others. He mentions Pittsburg days, enjoying letters from friends, and claims he has tried nearly everything in aviation from TP to flying. He complains of heat, describes a small field becoming a finishing field, and thanks Military Girls Red Cross and K. G. for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Holly
Pittsburg
Red Cross
K. G
Mother's Tay Letter From Nova Whe Sends Warm War News
A letter home from a U S soldier reflects on life in camp, gratitude for family support, and anticipation of possible overseas service. He thanks his mother and father for letters and parcels, notes monotonous routine, and describes walking to nearby hangars to watch stunt pilots, seeking small pleasures amid war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ward
Pershing
U. S
Zand
Angars
Addion
London
H. D. St L
Ray
Airdome
O. K
Nova
Letters From a War Pilot in London Night Raids
Nova writes from the front, describing night fighter operations over London, aircraft handling in new fighters, the dangers of night battles, and the grim fate of a U S pilot. He notes monotony, relief in lighter planes, and thanks his parents while predicting future homecomings and hopeful health.
War Letter from Soldier Boy Expresses Resolve to Defeat Germany
A Bowling Green Times excerpt quotes a soldier's letter praising the Allied cause. He vows his heart is in the fight, believes Germany cannot win, and expresses willingness to sacrifice his life for liberty or death, invoking the liberty or death motto and Kaiser removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowling Green
Times
Germany
United States
Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps Call to Support
A wartime appeal urges every American to buy Liberty Bonds and War Savings Stamps. It asks readers to influence others, stressing each penny invested helps the war effort and compares it to a nail in the enemy’s coffin while asking for patriotic loyalty and restraint from sharing sensitive military details.
War Savings drive and community notices in North O Town
Local notes cover warm weekend weather and upcoming rain, census work by Wilma Garrett, returning soldiers, and many social visits in North Liberty area. War Savings society holds first meeting and plans July gathering. A call to action encourages buying War Savings Stamps to save lives per the President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O' Town
Wilma Garrett
Earl Ramsey
Fort Logan
Germany
War Savings Society
Olive Hester
van Meter
Iowa
Harry Wieder and Son
Sidney
Everett Lutz
Furleigh
Great Lakes
Brice’ Bell
E. J. Beck
Beckscar
Charles Siimpson
Joe Simpson
Fred Schneider
Josephine Keillson
Riverton
Mitchell
Laura
Quote on War Savings Stamps and patriotism
A reader critiques a supposed poor sort of patriot who fails to economize to buy War Savings Stamps. The speaker argues that saving funds would aid the government in financing the war effort by providing more money labor and materials for victory.
War Savings Stamps Reach All Who Want to Save
A wartime call urges citizens to follow orders and contribute to War Savings Stamps. The letter defends prompt compliance by soldiers and sailors and questions why civilians might hesitate to lend their savings to the government. It stresses that saving is within reach for those who are conscientious.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dad
Mother
R Baker
Walter Baker
A. M. Lawson
Allen
Lou ‘Mattes
Mr. Allen
Henry Hydinger
Tom Brown
Hamburg
D. Davisson
Jackel
Missouri
Mina Baker
C. F. Knappers
Ames
North Liberty Aid Society
Charles Barnes
the Ideal Tailor Shop
North Main Street
Ance Association
Fremont County
Home People
Fred W. Hill
Joan
Ostend
Hilger
Towa
W.S. S
Eokns
Mary Jane
Rio
California
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!