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Experiences of a Private in the Army of Occupation in Germany
Private letters from a soldier with the Army of Occupation describe guard duties in Germany. He details 45 sentries daily, post rotations, and guarding vast wartime property near Coblenz while recalling a warehouse fire, rescue efforts, and the memorial procession at the American cemetery. The account emphasizes respect for the U S flag and the enduring watch on the Rhine amid Allied cooperation.
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Morpheus
Coblenz
Osth Infantry
A. Vf
Beaucoup French
Red Cross
Gerry
Beaucoup
Rhine
Moselle
Lincoln
Europe
Ehrenbreitzten
Lving
Berlin
Die Wacht Am Rhein
United States of America