Soldiers Letters From West Aboard Ocean to France
Sergt T Michaelsen of the 207th engineers writes friends in Waterloo Construction Co about training at Camp Dodge and Camp Gordon, noting division mix of Western and Eastern troops, admission of better Camp Dodge men, a rough ocean voyage and a calm English arrival before France. The letter describes onboard life, food, submarine scare, and English countryside.
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T. Michaelsen
Waterloo Construction Company
Camp Dodge
Camp Gordon
Pelp
Big
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Camp Dodger
England
France
Frontline Letters Describe Rovers and Real Estate Ads
Soldiers recount life at the front with remarks on English rail systems and small fast engines. The letter from Pvt. Joseph Jacoby details bombardments, captured balloons, and a personal wounding. a gas school note from Corp. Kenneth Mueller mentions Paris transit and a four to twelve day course. Real estate transfers appear for Black Hawk County and Waterloo holdings, listing property changes and street additions.
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GAS School Corp
Kenneth . Mueller
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Fritz
Bowie
Jacoby
Joseph Jacoby
168Th
Mary
Christie
Tlerny
Frits
Eld
Tecin
Paris
Hese
Jufas
Op 19
Lodo
Canmot
Is. W. Bell
Sycamore Street
COM
Leath Stores
Elgin
Freeport
Rockford
Waiterloo
Aurora Beloit
Dubuque Jolie
Peninsular
Jergen
Horlick
Hughes
Red Cross
Beacon
Sam
Germany
LA Victorie
U. S
Liberty Square
F. F. DR
Leey CO
Rporations, Limited
Buffalo, N.Y