Camp Grant, Ill., Sept. 8, 1918 My dear father, Will take pleasure in answering your letter this morning, Sunday, as I am feeling somewhat better now from vaccination shot. My arm is somewhat swollen yet and it burns… Read More
Camp Lewis, Wash., Sept. 5, 1918 Friend Julius, After another week of patient waiting I again received the Tribune and it sure was a welcome as ever. I was kind of worried about it not getting to my… Read More
Interesting Account of the recent fighting and destruction of Country. With the A.E.F. France, July 24, 1918Dear Friends:Having a little spare time thot I would devote a few minutes to letting the folks know I am over here… Read More
We received a copy of the New Brunswick, N.J. Sunday Times and a letter from T. G. O’Connor, Camp Raritan, N.J. The paper contains a picture of the band to which Gerald belongs. It states there are three… Read More
Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 9, ‘18 Dear Mother: Well, were you able to read my last letter? Am afraid it was put together kind of punk. Sunday my chum (Pri. White) and I went to Union Springs. We went… Read More
A bright gold star has been added to the 51 blue on the service flag in S. Mary’s Church. About a year ago, one of our dear boys bade adieu to home and country, to all that was… Read More
Southern Field, Americus, Ga., Sept. 3, 1918 Dear Sister; I arrived here this morning, and am pretty tired tonight but am going to spend a few moments writing. You do not know who lucky you are to be… Read More
Camp Dix, N.J., Sept. 8, 1918 Dear Mr. Corson; I suppose you will be surprised to hear from me but it is more a business letter than a social one as I am not acquainted with you. I… Read More
Camp Hill, Newport News, Va., Sept. 6, 1918 Dear Mr. Nixon, We are at our port of embarkation now; have been here for two weeks and are ready to leave for the boat most any minute. It’s a… Read More
Hector Boys Who Enlisted Early Make a Change at Last Are Now at Camp Dix, N.J., After 4 ½ Days Travel On April 26, 1917, The following Hector boys enlisted for the war: John S. Nelson, Dick Reidler,… Read More
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Letter From Allen Wenz, Hector Mirror, 19 Sep 1918: Allen Wenz Says Uncle Sam Feeds the Boys Well, Praises Red Cross
Camp Grant, Ill., Sept. 8, 1918 My dear father, Will take pleasure in answering your letter this morning, Sunday, as I am feeling somewhat better now from vaccination shot. My arm is somewhat swollen yet and it burns… Read More
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Posted: January 16, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter from Matt Mahlum, Franklin Tribune, 9-19-1918
Camp Lewis, Wash., Sept. 5, 1918 Friend Julius, After another week of patient waiting I again received the Tribune and it sure was a welcome as ever. I was kind of worried about it not getting to my… Read More
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Havoc of War Vividly Described by One of the Boys in France
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Interesting Account of the recent fighting and destruction of Country. With the A.E.F. France, July 24, 1918Dear Friends:Having a little spare time thot I would devote a few minutes to letting the folks know I am over here… Read More
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Letter From Timothy O’Connor, Renville Star Farmer, 9-12-1918
We received a copy of the New Brunswick, N.J. Sunday Times and a letter from T. G. O’Connor, Camp Raritan, N.J. The paper contains a picture of the band to which Gerald belongs. It states there are three… Read More
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Thrilling Account of Aeroplane Trip, Renville Star Farmer, 9-26-1918: Renville Boy Now Located in Southern Camp Describes The Sensation of Sailing Above the Clouds
Montgomery, Ala., Sept. 9, ‘18 Dear Mother: Well, were you able to read my last letter? Am afraid it was put together kind of punk. Sunday my chum (Pri. White) and I went to Union Springs. We went… Read More
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He Fought and Bled For America, Bird Island Union, 9-26-1918
A bright gold star has been added to the 51 blue on the service flag in S. Mary’s Church. About a year ago, one of our dear boys bade adieu to home and country, to all that was… Read More
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Letter From Harold Swan, Morton Enterprise, 9-13-1918
Southern Field, Americus, Ga., Sept. 3, 1918 Dear Sister; I arrived here this morning, and am pretty tired tonight but am going to spend a few moments writing. You do not know who lucky you are to be… Read More
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Letter from Pvt John S Nelson, Hector Mirror, 9-12-1918
Camp Dix, N.J., Sept. 8, 1918 Dear Mr. Corson; I suppose you will be surprised to hear from me but it is more a business letter than a social one as I am not acquainted with you. I… Read More
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Letter from Ernest Hagquist, Hector Mirror, 9-12-1918
Camp Hill, Newport News, Va., Sept. 6, 1918 Dear Mr. Nixon, We are at our port of embarkation now; have been here for two weeks and are ready to leave for the boat most any minute. It’s a… Read More
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“Sandstorm Division”, Hector Mirror, 9-12-1918
Hector Boys Who Enlisted Early Make a Change at Last Are Now at Camp Dix, N.J., After 4 ½ Days Travel On April 26, 1917, The following Hector boys enlisted for the war: John S. Nelson, Dick Reidler,… Read More
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