Foreign Legion of Diverse Veterans Counts Their Unit
A wartime account depicts a multinational squad in the American Expeditionary Force led by an Irish drillmaster. Russian Greek Turk Swede and Norwegian soldiers drill hard, learn English, and salute all ranks. One Russian explains seeking liberty in America before fighting for democracy.
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Ren Eoray
Hs Own
Jacob
Mursphy
Mike
Milwaukee
oMcer
Kansky
America
New York
Russia
Wilson
Thad
Kansky in the ranks of ambitious English war scholars
A fragment cites Kansky as a disciplined fighter and teacher among six comrades in arms. He is described as better educated and eager to lead, mastering English rhetoric and American life while preparing for a future act of courage in a campaign imagined as vital for America and the world.
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America
Lalty
Kansky
Navy ramps up war effort with rapid expansion
The navy reports sweeping expansion as 14 new destroyers are planned, reserve ships fully manned, and numerous auxiliaries added. Enlistments reach 194 900 with 10 000 Naval Volunteers joining, while the coast remains under constant patrol. The aviation corps grows, new air units form, and pilots train in neoplanes and dirigibles. A sale offers choice pea green alfalfa from E Stephens.
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France
United States
Jce
Americas
Aeronautic Corps
Navy
SOR Sale
E. Stephenso
Eye Specialist Visits Carlsbad Monthly Schedule
Roswell doctor Dr. D. D. Swearingin of New Mexico will see patients at Dr. Lauers office in Carlsbad on the 8th 4 and 10th of each month for eye ear nose and throat services with glasses fitted.
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D. D. Swearingin
Roswell
N. Mex
Carlsbad
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