Soldier Brother Writes From Guard Duty At Foote
SGT FRED NEILSON reports from a guard post near Foote Maryland on a long duty shift starting at five last night and ending at five tonight. He details guarding methods, a Lincoln assassination hideout, prisoners under canvas, rain and mud, hikes, a rifle range sixty three miles away, and upcoming moves to Annapolis then Washington. He notes travel from Aviation Camp Waco Texas Morrison Virginia Hampton Roads Long Island NY and current role as sergeant of the carpenter gang building a large aviation camp while awaiting deployment overseas.
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Foote
Maryland
Abraham Lincoln
Annapolla
Chesapeake Bay
Marian Allen
Washington, D. C
Annapolis
Uncle Sam
Aviation
Wato
Texas
Morrison
Hampton Roades
Hampton Rhodes
Long Island
Carpenter's Gang
U. A
Youra
Sgt
Fred Neilson
Helping Build One of Largest Aviation Camps in U S A
Community project in Bothlyn New York aims to establish a major aviation camp with support from local leaders and volunteers. Co Editor Vernal Express notes involvement from Kind Sire and friends as organizers work to secure funding and facilities for the initiative.
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Bothlyn
New York
25Th Coast
Vernal Express
Roy Coupe Writes From Sayville Wireless Station
U S Naval Radio Station Sayville Long Island reports Roy Coupe a wireless operator. He praises the Vernal Express and notes the station handles trans Atlantic traffic with France and England and may send him to France. He asks for papers at his new address and sends thanks.
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U. S. Naval
Sayville
Long Island
Hdstor
Vernal Express
Boston
France
England
The
Marines the Only Branch for Don Carroll
Am Ex Forces reports Don Carroll arrived safely in France with a cheerful message to home ones. He says the sea voyage was delightful and he felt fine after the initial journey and fish meals aboard.
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Marines
Don Carroll
France
Best of Health Letter From France by Private Carroll
In a vivid France letter Private Dan Carroll of the First Marine Aviation Forces sends greetings home from Bod am, praising health and meals, noting French costumes and railways, declaring pride in his chosen service, and asking his mother not to worry while hoping to return with patience. He signs as Dan Carroll in France.
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Bod
Herals
Oura
Dan
Carroll
First Marine Aviation Forces
U & Naval
Ai Forces
Foregn Servcé
Pors
France
American Soldier Writes Home From France During War
Chas A Sparkes of the 412 Telegraph Battalion in American forces reports arrival in France in May and plans for sea passage home. He notes high morale among American troops, hopes for an end to the war, warns against German goods, and sends regards to Vermal friends.
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France
Ben Kelly
Vernat
God's
Germany
Pleeze
Chas A Sparkes
A Few Fish Are Fatter Because He Made the Ocean Trip
Dispatch from France describes a group aboard a voyage to the ocean with mixed reception among travelers. Willis Denhardt stands out for his unusual appearance and a jesting remark about the journey. The note hints at continued coverage on page 4.
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France
Vernal Express
Express
Willis Denhardt
Beng
Denhardt
Bari
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Navy
Uintah County
Slayer OF Lincoln
Roy Coupe
U.S. A
America
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Elk Brand
Vernal's
California
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