Cor with Courage recalls Bergman front lines war tale
Corporal John Bergman writes of sea voyage to France on the Huron, Verdun trenches, and Chateau Thierry fighting. He describes gas, hunger, shelling, hand to hand combat, and multiple wounded events while recounting earlier battles with the Second Division and Fifth and Sixth Marines.
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Bancroft Register
John Bergman
Bancroft
Chateau Thierry
Bergman
France
St. Nazaire
Frince
St. Mairée
Paris
Will Ray
Trenchan
Germany
Verdun
Verdun Trenty
Longgonie
Cbpians
Urs
Canadian Schoolma'am Seen in a Busy French Infirmary
Letters from H R A Austin center on a busy French infirmary preparing for relocation and potential reassignment as medical personnel grow scarce. He mentions Camp Dodge regiments, hopes to return to Canada, and reflects on Christmas 1918 amid the push for peace.
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Clermont Ferrand
France
Camp Dodge
Iowa
Boyd Pannhuk
Charley Wandling
Wea
Aergeant
Ward
Canada
Austin
SCT
Hathaway R. Austin
Infirmary C. & T. C.T. A. No
Army
P.O
B. Fy
Christmas Reflection on Peace and Sacrifice in 1918
A December 1938 reminiscence ties Christmas to World War I memory, praising the sacrifices of Allied troops in France and Belgium. It calls for peace as the greatest holiday gift and notes the enduring spirit of giving over receiving among the brave who fought for liberty.
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Empecu County
Bethlehem
America
Mb Erty Igsiyen
France
Belgium
Thare
Notheling
Former Middleweight Champion Mangus Visits for Christmas
Former United States middleweight boxing champion Harry Mangus and his wife arrived in Chicago to spend Christmas with William Larsen and family. Mangus, who began his career in 1898, fought in major cities in the United States and abroad in Australia, England, France, and Italy. Ten months ago he married a cousin of Mrs. Larsen and is visiting this week. the topic was a pleasant call yesterday as Mangus and Larsen were in the city.
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Harry ‘Mangus
Chicago
Wm. Larson
Mr. Mangus
United States
Australia
England
France
Italy
Wm. Larsen
Mr. Larsen
William J Eden Writes From France November 1918
Private William J Eden narrates a memoire from Evacuation Hospital 33 A P O 705 detailing voyage hardships sea sickness. Bordeaux sightseeing. French scenery including hedges grape vines and transport. lack of mail. prices. and plan to share trench experiences after return. He mentions Camp Shelby and Camp Upton and notes 0 francs to a $10 bill.
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France
Clifford E
Toytown
Bordeaux
Woden
Camp Dodge
Camp Shelby
Camp Upton
Sey
William. J. Eden
American Expeditionary Forces
Send Us Your Check Before You Forget It
Public notices urge readers to verify paper labels show correct advance payment for 1919 subscriptions. The appeal stresses that unpaid arrears may total hundreds of dollars and encourages timely remittance, inviting comment if labels are unclear or overdue.
Soldier Charles Wandling Writes From France In 1918
Private Charles E. Wandling Jr of Battery A 337th PF A A E F in France sends a long letter from a hospital to his wife. He hopes to leave soon for home, describes cool weather and possible snow, laments no mail for three weeks, praises Allied victory, and notes plans for Christmas in the States. He mentions the Kaiser and war end, bread baking in France, and Thanksgiving in hospital before returning home.
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Clermont Ferrand
France
John
Emma
Titania
New York City
Germany
U. S
England
Kaiser Oe
Ile
aInce
States
Claug
Charles
Folka
Claus
George
Charles E. Wandling, Jr
Bat. A
PF. A
Rex Austin
Fay. Andrews
Open Bethlehem message and notice from Alfred Cuthbert
A pastor notes Christmas themes and calls for Christian action amid World War I aftermath. He cites open doors to serve, the debt burden, and aid asks for Belgium France England and soldiers, urging believers to feed educate and help the world. Also echoing local notices about stray horse and farm advertisements.
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Bethlehem
Judea
Christ
le Aa
U. 8
Italy
England
Aussia-Hungary
Germany
France
Belgium
Alfred R. Cuthbert
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Corporal John Bergman
Larsen
William J. Eden
Charles Wandling
Methodist Church
Ernest
Schmidt
Titonka
Lows
Nick’ Heeach
Titoaka
Lamoreux Meat Market
Dick Hanchore
Towa
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