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War era letters and battles amid the Marne front report
A fragmentary wartime letter from Lt. Charles W. Thomas describes comrades and conditions near the Argonne and Marne fronts. It notes casualties, missing officers, and messages to teammates about reunion plans. The piece shifts to a military action summary detailing French and American units near Trugny and Grimpelles, with retreats and attacks interwoven with regard to the 106th to 110th Infantry and support actions.
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Trugny
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Bois de Grimpelles
Cierges
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