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Newspaper
Independence Enterprise
Location
Independence, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1919
Page
1
A Portland Christmas scene recalls a woman Mrs. J. W. Ricardson seeking the return of her son as townsfolk recount wartime experiences. The article describes families and villagers sharing memories around a Christmas tree and a tense, hopeful mood.
The account follows Richardson a blue-eyed Oregon soldier who joined the 8d Oregon in 1917 later serving in the 162d Infantry and Lost Infantry of the 26th division. He and a comrade earned liaison with French forces during the St Mihiel and Argonne campaigns and survived a German counterattack before being wounded in the left forearm near Argonne. He received treatment at Bordeaux, was repatriated to the United States, and completed his service at Letterman hospital in San Francisco.
A hopeful note celebrates the arrival of a new baby named Nineteen Nineteen who brings joy and new hope. The verse suggests dad's concerns about global troubles but emphasizes cheer and a welcoming greeting with song.
Armine Young, wounded with a shoulder injury and two service stripes, relates his near death and survival as part of the 26th Infantry during the July drive. He was missing at one point, believed killed or captured, then returned home after fighting in France and a hospital stay in Newport News and Fort Snelling. He plans further treatment in Minnesota for nerve damage to his right hand.
J Marvin Richardson writes from a field hospital and details back‑to‑front moves from the Meuse crossing to Belgium and Luxembourg, recounting armistice moments, friendly exchanges with Germans, and parade of battles including Chateau Thierry Soissons St Mihiel Le Blanc Mont and the Meuse drive. He notes injuries from a machine gun and describes faith in the dipper over the sky.
In notes from Salem, Private Young describes transfers to the front with an ammunition squad, heavy bombardments, and earning a shoulder wound on July 22 while the 26th Infantry fought to retake a small town. He remains with Veterans of the 162nd, last heard of at Centres Salem Statesmen.
Brig. Gen. George H. Harries receives honor as the first American officer into Berlin after the surrender. Recognized for outstanding leadership of troops at Brest France, Harries formerly led the National Guard in the District of Columbia.
Independence mourns the death of Dr. Cropp who fell ill with influenza after visiting during Christmas week. Former Willamette Sanatorium house physician, later a local practitioner, he enlisted in the U S Army and served at Camp Lewis. He passed away on Monday January 6 in Salem Hospital. His parents resided in Oregon.
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