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Soldier Letter From Frank in France Reveals Woes and Hopes
The piece includes a World War I era soldier’s letter home from France dated March 7, 1919, describing longing for home, delays in return, disputes with civilian crowds, plans for furloughs, and news of service records, pay, and future travel. It follows with a biographical notice for Leonard Hosking of Henry, Illinois, detailing his birth, marriages, children, church membership, and death.
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Widdie
Lawrence
Patz
Leonard Hoskins
Leonard Hosking
Land
Marshall County
Illinois
Charlotte Tay
Florence Lewis
Kile Ray
A. D. Hosking
Merer
Wyo
Lizzie Randall
Lincoln
Cchil
Illinoia
Nevins
Iowa
Field
Methodist Church
M. B
Fairfield Ceme