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Letters From Soldier Boys In France Describe Life At Front
A long, vivid set of letters from U S Navy and Army service members recount life in France during World War I. They describe gas masks and helmets, air trips over Rockaway and Fire Island, interactions with French civilians and Red Cross workers, and daily routines near the front. The writers note morale, slang, and languages, mention the San Diego sinking, and discuss moving into reserve then front lines with updates on movements, supply, and entertainment at Y M C A tents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Fire Island
Rockaway
New York
Coney Island
New York City
Tulse
Nantuckett
Newport
Brt
Eer Diller
U. S. N. Air Station
Non- Tank
Long Island
Tom Love
France
Mansaver
England
Fritz
Schorne-cliffe
Eng
No Man's Land
White Horse
Ned
Hritz
Fritzie