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Soldier letters from France reveal front life and hopes
A wartime letter from Novie Murphree of Company K 6th Infantry A.B.E. in France describes life in No Man’s Land, trench patrols at night, shell fire, and longing for home while expressing confidence in ending the war. The note notes hardships, chores, and letters from Jessie Murphree, with mention of Sart. Mur phy wounded two weeks earlier.
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Jessie
Shermit
Wweri
Tam
Germany
Ponna
No Man's Land
Mamma
Boscho
Floy
Bonnie
Novie Murphree
6Th Infantry A. BE
Sart
Murphy
Rey