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Letter From Paul Lytle On Artillery Service In France
Paul Lytle writes from France detailing his experiences as an artilleryman with the Rainbow division during World War I. He describes training in St Nazaire and Camp Cocquedon, frontline actions in Lorraine and Champagne, the July 14 bombardment, and assignments at Toul Verdun St Mihiel Montsec Hill and the Argonne. He recalls fear, camaraderie, shell handling, and the armistice followed by hospital stay in Blois.
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Paul’ Lytle
Harry Lytle
J. D. Vicker
Dai Clarkst
Urbana
Paul
France
Jett
Mess
Bay Paris
Rainbow Division
42Nd
Rainbow
No. 1
St. Nazaires
Cocquiddon
Luneville
Domfiven
Baccauti
Lorraine
Champagne
Chateau Thierry
Oreg River
Toul
Verdun
St. Mihiel
82Nd
Blackhawk
Montsec Hill
Blois
A. P