Wartime Letters From Uintah County Soldier in France
Letter from Wilkie Pulman Co G 362 Infantry A E F France describes daily life in trenches mud weather and longing for home. He mentions writing to sister mother and father while awaiting orders and expresses hope the war will end soon as American troops push toward Metz.
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France
Wid al. Pours
al Bahd
Susie
Willie
Willie Smith
Uday
Wilkie Pulman
A. Bh. SF
Marion Harden Nelson Sets Course for Berlin Mission
Marion Harden Nelson writes from Camp Lewis on September 1 1918 describing departure to Europe. He notes leaving July 11 with two troop trains, passing through Whellington and Spokane, near New York Bay, hopes to return, and expresses faith in fighting for freedom while wishing blessings on his mother and family.
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Camp Lewis
Whellington
Spokane
New York City
Bay
Cod
Marion Harddon Nelson
Reine Chew Writes He Is In Thick Of Fight
Private Reine Chew reports a heavy offensive around September 8. He describes eight hours after the barrage, enemy troops retreating, Allied advance with captured gear, and many Germans killed or wounded. He vows to press on and notes the desire to advance toward Berlin.
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Reine Chew
Smith
Kaiser Bill
Terlin
Divastation of Hun in France Described in Letter
A World War I letter dated September 22, 1918 from somewhere in France to a mother recalls front line life. The author describes being separated from friends, living in open camps amid cold rain, and towns “shot to pieces” with civilians staying in place. He hopes to return home soon and notes slightly better meals with comrades.
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France
Peices
Naval Port Guards Life From San Francisco Front Lines
John A Wallis writes from the Naval Port Guards in Merham San Francisco describing life aboard a trench merchant marine ship. He notes multi national crews including French and Japanese members and recalls brave acts of shipmates while guarding ships from ocean to port. He stresses the morale impact of letters from home.
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San Francisco
Cal
Ulutah County
America
Sablorga
U. S
Golion Aute
Wah Francisco Bay
U 3
Marchand Marine
The
Trent
Brance
Erisca
Vernal
John A Wallis
Naval Port Guards
Mer Ham
People horses cows and chickens all live under one roof
In France on September 24, 1918, the writer describes being billeted in a village where people and domestic animals share a single roof. He notes the locals are old-fashioned and awkward to converse with, and he jokes about learning French to explain their customs.
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France
New York
States
Voyage Notes From Holland and Germany Letter Fragment
A dated letter describes Dutch village life with wooden shoes and washing by hand. It compares towns, notes cleanliness, and mentions training in telephones work. The writer signs as Paul J Davis, with travel impressions and a wish to visit a German stronghold in Metz.
Letter From Siberia Describes Safe Voyage and War-Time Greetings
Vladivostok, Siberia, Sept 4 1918 In a long missive Furry Hadlock writes from Siberia after a voyage across the Fusifia Ocean claiming good health and no sea sickness He notes near Valadivostok green scenery and four wheeled wagons while describing small coin exchanges and local prices He emphasizes war restrictions on what can be shared and asks family to write often expressing pride and affection He signs as Joving son and brother in the American Expeditionary Forces Glberia depot quartermaster unit
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Vladlvostok
Siberia
Valadivostok
Sat Cranessey
Furry Hadlock
American Sapeditionary Forces
Glberia
Care Depot Quartermaster
San Francisco
Cal
Wwe
Joe
Reo Acroas
Bill Elmer
Forest
Esalé
David C Caldwell
Aesy
France
Can Build a Bag City in Half an Hour Says Geo
A wartime letter from Private Glock Goodrich of the 5th Co Gih Reg U S M GC describes camp life in France in Sept 1918. He notes a regimental band performance, a mountain camping setup, and a comment about building a city in half an hour as a playful comparison to their temporary camp. He mentions receiving letters from E Joung Sr and Ada Glenn Wetl, and sends love home.
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Geo, Goodrich
AEF
France
Hera
Rengaon
E Joung Sr
Ada Glenn Wetl
Letter From Goat Island Describes Navy Life During Quarantine
I Willard Gilligan writes from Goat Island about strict quarantine, vaudeville and pictures, boat drills, and plans to study radio work. He mentions Liberty Bond payments, furlough at Christmas, cold nights, and fellow sailors hoping for San Francisco.
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Goat Island
Sol
San Francisco
Eit
Jook
Navy
Liberty Bond
Will Caldwell in France Writes Home About Front Life
Soldier David Caldwell of Bat F 16th FA describes marching drives with WILLIKED GILLIGAN and Willis Dominato in France. He mentions weather, rugged countryside, markets, wine tasting, old villages, and visiting a hospitalized friend. He asks for letters and paper so Uintah County men feel remembered.
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France
Paita
Utah
Straturiun
Junath
Lamp Dodge
May Rebton
Addresa
Uintah County
Chas Il Uowers
Martin R Curtis
Willis
Dominato Hq Co
Busy Base Hospital Life in France 1918 Letter
Lt Homer E Rich writes from a base hospital near the front in France on Sept 27, 1918. He describes heavy patient load, medical oversight, and frantic paper work while caring for dozens of wounded and awaiting possible moves as air raids and gunfire underscore daily duties. One patient loses both legs but remains defiant.
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France
Homer E Rich
Oversea
Couldn't Run Fast Enough to Catch the Fleeing Germans
A Batlefield letter from September 12, 1918, in France describes heavy rain and red clay mud as the writer and unit chase German soldiers. The author notes the dough boss ordered double time and admits not getting close to the retreating Germans.
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France
Fruit trees along French house walls fascinate soldiers
AEF dispatch from France dated Sept 7 1918 describes soldiers observing pear and apple trees trained against house walls as hedges and shade. Sgt W Farrell notes improved morale and readiness for officer training while recounting travel through hilly country and a nearby downed enemy aircraft. He mentions French farming methods, chickens, and a letter home to Dear Mother Bach.
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AEF
France
Mother Bach
Ines
States
Sgt W Who Farrell
Letter From France Describes War Life and Hope
Soldier SGT W W OFARRELL writes to his mother from somewhere in France in September 1918. He reports receiving mail, reassures family he is safe, describes rats in the trenches, saving money from a Liberty Bond and a bank plan, and urges letters to lift spirits while war nears its end. He mentions friends Sherm Teddy and Burley, and notes paying his bond and a loan plan.
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France
Sherm
Burley
Teddy
Buick
Elsa
W Ofarrell
Edgar F Mowrey Sees War Ending Soon From Aboard Expeditionary Forces
on active service with the drier I ran Expeditionary Forces Sept 1918 Horace Morris writes of receiving a letter dated July 16 and expresses happiness at news from home. He describes a pleasant voyage to New York, passing grand scenes and large ships as he reflects on the journey across the water.
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Horace Morris
New York
United States
Letter From France Describes Front Life And Longing For Home
Soldier in A 3rd Trench Motor Battalion writes from France about advancing toward home, health good, hopes to return soon, recalls North Liberty, dances, and meeting house memories. He prays for fellow soldiers dying and asks friends to write.
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France
Liberty
North Liberty
Daffy
Clyde Hatch Slightly Wounded in France Mail Home
A World War I letter from Clyde Hatch dated October 2, 1918 reports a minor wound to the left arm while recovering at a base hospital in France. He praises the Red Cross, notes cold weather, warm clothing issued, and asks his wife to tell family he expects to return soon. He signs as PYT Clyde Watch ing Co. 361 Inf, 91st Div, Am Ex Forces A PO Box 776.
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France
Pete Clarke
Ray
Mother
the Red Cross
PYT Clyde Watching Co
Huns Weakening Says Chas Bowden From Camp Lewis
Chester C Kimball writes from Camp Lewis that he is in good health despite wartime strain. He notes Vernal and Utah soldiers ahead in service, surveys letters home, and relays hopes the Huns are weakening in France as he awaits deployment. He mentions a sweater missing and French money, and signs with affection to his mother.
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Chester C Kimball
the Express
Camp Lewis
Flo
France
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Wilkie Fusman
Metz
Moller
Marion H. Nelson
Berlin
Germany
Holland
Llown
Fota
Love
Paul J Davis
Dorces
Ea Ferry
Loue
Bays
Your Loving Son Pvt Glock Goodrich SthCo GihReg
U S M
C& F Trance
FA Iwillard Gilligan
Son Williked Gilligan
Ay LT
Edgar F. Mowrey
Ea Clyde Hatch
Chas Bowden
Ray Ashton
Hig Battery
Auppong
Chase Bowden Bat
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