Letters From Our Boys At The Front Roll On From Camp Lewis
Private John Stagg of Holy Cross writes from France with pride in serving. He notes beauty and history of the area near front lines, mentions drill to beat enemies, and thanks Vernal readers for their support and The Express. He was transferred to the MN Headquarters Company of the 348th Field Artillery and remains in that unit.
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France
Camp Lewis
348Th Field Artillery
Vernal
John Stagg
Holy Co
American WWI letter from H Keays in France
H Keays writes from Somewhere in France dated July 28 sending regards to Vernal Utah friends. He notes Vernal resident Vern wounded but not badly, asks for location news and nearby friends, mentions scarce World news, and says he and fellow soldiers keep busy with duty in France.
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France
McCarrell
Vernal
Utah
Vern
Beauwood
The Last Letter From Hubert Burns to His Parents
A May 29 1913 letter from Hubert Burns in Am Ex forces describes trenches and scarce paper. He apologizes for not writing Mother's Letter, notes fellow soldiers sharing the same plight, and expresses regret about traveling by horse when returning home to the State. He mentions the YMCA and gear shortages in the field.
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Hubert Burns
YY. M. GC
A Soldier’s Letter From France Describes Hikes and Quarters
Hubert Burns writes from 23rd Company Gth M GBUS Me Via New York describing three day hikes from trenches, a camp rest, and another three days. He notes pay delays, longing for letters, local entertainment, bread and milk costs, galley meals, and fascination with the machine gun. He sends love to family, mentions postal delays, and hopes for better finances soon.
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Wey
Fannie
Belle
Atlil
Mallia
Battallion
France
Hubert H Burns
New York
A. LF
Chet Garrett Finds The French People Are Appreciative
Chet Garrett writes from Europe noting the French welcome and pride in the service, expressing happiness at seeing his name on the honor roll and meeting Owen Johnston. He reports fellow soldiers adjusting to life abroad after ten months, reflecting on Utah origins and wartime experiences.
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Chet Garret
U =s S
Ericsson
European
Owen Johnston
Bellerame
Yvernals
Owen
Utah
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Matar Ie Ton Hyers Urlou, Tunal
Martin Art & Novelty Shop
RED Cross Knitting
Red Cross
Auf Hat
Calder Confectionery
Ashley
Walter Barnes
Pope & Walker Garage
OFS
Pope & Walker Vernal
Charles Demoisy
Calder Bullein
Ldahe
Trubble
Wixtare
Vernal Repair Shop
J. O. Penfield
Prop
H. Keays
The
E. S. Wright
D. C
Calder Block
Hampshire Down Bucks
Rambouillet Bucks
Cotswold Bucks
Culp Bros. Sheep CO
Ness
Salt Lake City, U T
Williams’ Market
NEW American Cafe
Chevrolet
Uintah
Jack Miller
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