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Letters From Elyrians Describe Life In Army
Two Elyrian soldiers and relatives describe army life at Fort Warren Wyoming and Camp Wallace. Pvt Baker reports induction June 10 and detailed duties including military police, gas safety, reports to MPs, furlough prospects, and camaraderie with Ralph Smith. Miss Pat Reis writes from Camp Wallace about maneuvers in Georgia and North Carolina with tents, straw beds, lights lacking, and uncomfortable sleeping conditions.
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Fort Warren
Wyoming
Camp Wallace
Pyt
Anthony B. Bober
Ralph Smith
North Eston
Baber
Sanitary
Bober
Pat Reis
West River Street
Emil Stanko
Georgia
North Catalina