Movements of the 3rd Division From the States
In a letter to Mrs. George Wells Reno Morrison recounts the 3rd Division’s movements after leaving the States. He notes arrival at Brest and Calais outfitting with English rifles, gas masks, and helmets, a stay at Widham, and travel to the British front near Albert. He praises New Zealanders, describes shelling, and recalls near daily bombardment along with winter hardships anticipated before the war’s end.
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Reno Morrison
George Wells
States
Paris
New York Herald
320Th Infantry
Wilson
Thrrough
Brest
Calais
Widiham
English Channel
Bologne
Albert
Jerry
Argonne
War letters from soldiers describe front duty near Coblenz and Verdun
Letters dated December 1918 from Reno Hartman and Herman Kittner recount life with the Army of Occupation in Germany and frontline service across Belgium and France. They describe camps near Coblenz and Cochem along the Mosel, meals, weather, shelter, and letters home.
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Hartman
Prospect Street
Army of Occupation
Germany
Coblenz
Cochem
Mosel
U. S
Herman Kittner
France
Dad
Plainey
North Argonne
Verdun
Albert
Goney Court
Portland
Oregon
Erie, Pa
Civil War Vet Learns Barber Prices After Return
A veteran returning to Warren visits a barber shop and pays 35 cents for a haircut, then is charged 50 cents after seeing the barber's rate card. He expresses surprise at the extra charge and notes only one month of pay upon rejoining civilian life.
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St. Georges
Busanzy
Reno
Lerry
Larry
Carver House
Kamerad cheers and field actions of 112th Infantry
In a vivid reminiscence Serst C. M. DeVoce recalls a daylight march back after a raid. He describes heavy gunfire as they retreated across a two mile field, surviving with most returning safely. The unit was cited from Army Headquarters, and the men celebrated with the Huus shout Kamerad.
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Army
Serst C. M. DeVoce Co
A. BE. F
Frank Geitl recounts distant travels and battles in France
Mrs. C A Geitl receives a detailed letter from son Frank in France describing movements from Camp Mills on July 31 to the armistice, including transport to New York, Halifax, Liverpool, Romsey, Cherbourg, and training near Paris, with notes on the hostilities and return. The message is interwoven with dates, places, and marching orders.
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Camp Mills
C. A. Geitl
Frank
France
14Th Street Ferry
New York
Mandinge
Appan
India
Saga
Roudy
Halifax
Halifas Bay
Ireland
North Sea
Liverpool
England
Knotty Ash
Woodley Romse
Rasite
Romsey
South Hamptton
Channel
King Eward
Charbourg
Cherbourg
Paris
la Tounerre
Tounerre
Department
Yourne
March to Forder His Division Passes Through Devastated France
March movement reports shipment of Forder’s division advancing through the long ravaged battlefield regions of northern France. Commanders announce steady progress, with supply lines secured and artillery support steady as troops push toward the front with minimal resistance observed.
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Forder
France
Luxembourg Front Diary From Major Bordwell Letter
An excerpt from Major C. K. Bordwell to Mrs Bordwell dated November 26 1928 describes a march from Verdun through devastated French towns into Luxembourg near the German frontier. He details towns he passed, reception by locals, flags, and flowers for American troops, and notes the German occupation’s impact. He explains training near Brest and Longchamp, joining a replacement battalion, and serving in a regiment engaged since Chateau Thierry, with hopes of homecoming despite ongoing service.
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C. KL. Bordwell
Bordweil
Jospert
Luxembourg
Rosport
Vaile
Germany
Jpeembourg
Marie Adelaide
Oli
Hosport
Dunsnr AL Verdun
France
Orten
Brest
Longchamp
la Mane
Paris
Chauteau-Thierry
D. Pa
United States
Tsurély
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SOTH
Bethingourt
Tom
Weill
Jerry’s
Jagtors Gie
Feruna
Foel Petter
McBride
Cous
Ohio
Peruna
A. J. Netbows
Dr. Hartman
Peruna Aimenao
Warren National Bank Corner
Second
Liberty Streets
VRPAP
Machive
al ‘Hartman
Occupied Territory
Warren Boy
Sergt
Devore
Warren Company
St. Denis
Bethincourt
Nantallois
Montfaucon
Andent
80Th Division
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Blue Ridge
First Army
Wong
L. M. Brett
Brett
Hke
320Th
80Th
Daughbors
Bois Dragons
Emmerance
Imecaurt
Buzaney
Fmecaurt
Paris Herald
O. K
Raymond
Rro
Co. H
Saint Mehiel
Wee
Calas
Bug
Goms
Biglend
Nghium
St. Ques
St. Pole
Chateau Thierry
Seigy
Vesle
Fismes
Argonne Forest
Metz
Feli
Ohio Guards
Ron
Mr. Hill
AM Drug Stores
Bordwell
Frank Geitl
Belan
Corporal Bumpus
Wis
Paul Kirwin
Charlie F
Lemans
Aires
Apremoniony
Sam
Glenn
James G. Burmypis
Ti Infantry
C. Am
I. F
Fashioe
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