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Pickens Sentinel

Location

Pickens, South Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1918

Page

4

Letter From France By Roger J Newton From Pickens

Robert Newton, grandson of Mrs. M. W. Newton of Pickens, writes Annie Newton in Martin school about front-line service in France. He recounts a July 1 night bombardment, aerial dogfights, and rescuing moments, plus reading letters from Gene and others. He mentions trenches, aeroplanes, German officers, an Italian pilot, and hopes to visit country life again.

Robert Newton M. W. Newton Pickens Annie Newton Martin School Lois France Annie Fritz Gene Thames Aunt Mary's Roger J. Newton

Letter from France 1918 to Pickens sister

A brother in France writes to Mrs. W. E. Findley describing his time in Allentown Pennsylvania and civil hospital work. He notes the town’s cleanliness and Dutch population, then mentions travels in the north and more experiences in July 1918.

W. E. Findley of Pickens France Allentown

France by Lucius L Marie Evacuation Journal Entry

Lucius L Marie describes travel in France during World War I, detailing Susquehanna origins, Philadelphia parade, ocean voyage, and vivid views of French countryside. He notes villages, cathedrals, stone houses, thatched roofs, macadam roads, and poplar lined avenues, plus flora fauna, cherry raids, cafes, milk price, and abstaining from drink. He signs from Evacuating Hospital No 5, American Expeditionary Forces via New York.

France Lucius L. Marie American Expeditionary Forces New York

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