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Letter From Henry J Smith From Fort Niagara Training Camp
Henry J. Smith writes from Fort Niagara with updates on meals, pay, and camp life. He notes 60 cent hash shop meals, 10 cent contributions for grub, and daily routines from 5 AM to taps. He mentions hopes for Syracuse transport and possible Fort Myer posting, plus training drills and bayonet practice, with war in Europe looming. He reports a surprise wedding-announce encounter and reflection on military discipline and future commission chances.
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Henry
J. Smith
Fort Niagara
Pop
Uecker
A. M
Carsare
Commissary Department
Robby
Storm
Duke
Youngstown
Geo. A
Geo. F
Philly
Aitomer
Syracuse
N. Y
Field Artillery
Fort Myer
Washington
Porgess
Thoreness
Ron
France
H. J. Smith
Geo. Otto
Ja. E. M. Neely
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