19 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1918
Page
1
In 1918 letters from Camp Cody describe joyful celebrations as news of the armistice reaches troops in France. They recount parades, bands, flags, and crowds in towns like Vichy, with soldiers given meals and wine freely. The writer notes plans to return home after finishing duties, and mentions concerts for officers and festivities across the French landscape.
A soldier writes from France to reassure family, noting departure from the Music Hall for Mrs Tiffany New York and packing for move to camp. He mentions meeting Fred Brooklander and Will Den Hartog from Pella at hospitals, expects to be home soon, and signs as Musician Rube Bradd of 339 F. A. Band ABEF France.
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