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Soldier Leo Thomas Writes Of War Front Times
Leo Thomas, nephew of O F Thomas, recounts his WWI service from May 1918 to December 1918 in France. He details movements from training near Remix to the Marne front, gas exposure, and heavy artillery battles including Vesle and Verdun, noting his role as gunner and the Third Division's actions and hardships. He mentions hunger for mail and a Christmas box awaited at home.
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Bordeaux
Geraude River
Suldan
Remix
France
Caulaumiers
Chateau‘Thierry
Marchet
Itra
Chateau-Thierry
Mayrne
Ignoracne
Marne
Paris
Ani
Vesle River
Death’y Valley
R. RB
Bilets
Chassey
Goudsecourt
St. Mihiel
Fritz
Verdun
Eseux
Hill 304
Dead Man’s Hill
Mat Fancon
Mont Facon
Roche
Meuse
Rhine
Leo Thomas