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Newspaper
Henry Republican
Location
Henry, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1918
Page
5
A long wartime letter details a soldier's brutal shelling scene near the Austrians. He describes injuries to his knee and leg, a dugout escape, hospital care, and a surgeon’s promise he will walk again. He sends greetings to family and asks to keep the bone fires burning.
Paul B Dusenberry writes to Rev and Mrs Disenberry from France on September 13 1918 about front line service in a cave aid station ambulances under shellfire. He details a wrecked car near the front and arduous mud filled roads while delivering patients, the efficient medical corps, and anticipates possible redeployment and crosses of war.
Fragmentary account mentions Lawrence Latourette and others, a hospital scene, and a threat of revenge after a killing rumor. It references Tom Harney wounded in a July incident, a farewell message from Frank, and a public health advisory about croup remedies for children, including Cham berlain's Cough Remedy.
A detainee writes from an institution describing ongoing hardship and hope amid confinement. The letter mentions daily routines, limited contact, and a wish for clarity on future prospects.
In France on September 9 1918 Henby Applen writes home about fine weather a busy camp near the railroad and frequent extra work on gun emplacement. he recalls shelling gas attacks night labor sights from a hill with field glasses and hopes to stay until the job is finished rather than return to the states.
A letter dated September 17 1918 from a soldier writing to Jamey Latourette from base hospital number 12 Chicago unit conveys he remains alive and recovering. He mentions the trench incident with Fritz and dynamite, noting the casualty conditions and his humorous, homesick tone.
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