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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Lucius L. Marie
American Expeditionary Forces
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hraft
Ekly
Pickens County
Lake Earle
Philadelphia
Gulf Stream
Tropics
The
Sentinel
Carver
W. T. Earle
Central
S. C
Isaac Hamburger & Sons
America
Folger, Thornley & Co
Hamburger & Sons
Hamburger
Yours Truly
Carhart
Iron Kin
Chase City
Summers
Mitchell
Clarence Poe
North Carolina
Bolts Department Store
Delmar
Palm Beach
Edwin L. Bolt & Company
Easley