Henry Veenschoten Writes From France
Soldier Henry Veenschoten sends a wartime letter from the front in France dated July 14 1918 describing trench life in the rear line, shell shocks and monotony of drills, reactions to American fire and French troops, the smell of battle, and glimpses of daily camp life including a chaplain and wine rations. He notes American bravery, German retreat, and asks his mother to stay hopeful as the war continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johanna
U. S Army
Mather
Henry C. Veenschoten
47Th Infantry
Partial List of 106 Men Called Sept 3 6 For Military Service
The notice lists 106 men called for military service between September 3 and 6. It names several from Boyden Sheldon Hull Matlock and Lull, including Bastian Dekker Johannes Winter and Arthur Ramaker, noting space limits prevent printing the full list.
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Fie
Orange City
Bastian Dekker
Boyden
Johannes P. P. Winter
Barney Klein
Lull
Steve Vander Well
Earl L. Chadwick
Matlock
John Vehekamp
Arthur L Ramaker
Uull
Kleinwolternk
Sheldon Bert Reus
Sheldon Sfarry Vander Schaaf
Hull
Ben H. Beckman
Ralph Vander Pol
Hespers
John Muelenbelt
Sheldon Siddey H. Bogard
Avitlam Kwik
Letter From Henry Veenschoten Describes WWI Front Life
Henry Veenschoten writes from July 29 1918 about toiling at tasks like carrying messages and digging in under fire. He recalls a German shelling with one killed and three wounded, describes fear and camaraderie, mentions sleeping on the ground and constant danger, and notes a Dutch letter about killed friends while praising American resolve.
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Azy
New
T Knew
Reat
New York
Germany
France
H. GC. Veenschoten
Trenty C. Veenschoten Co
47Th Infantry
Cornie Kleyne Posts New Address From Camp Dodge
Cornie Kleyne of Headquarters Company 352 Infantry 88th Division A. E. F. via New York Overseas reported as sent with no arrival date yet. Many locals serve in the 88th and are likely heading to Somewhere in France or other destinations.
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Cornie Kleyne
Camp Dodge
88Th Division
Set Cornie Kleyne
Headquarters Co
88Th Div
A. BE. F
New York
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