The list of men to report here Sunday is a follows: Leo Rudolph Abraham, Arthur Chester Abraham, Edward G. Agre, John Manley Allmon, Edwin Helsberg Anderson, Johannes Anderson, Leslie Antonsen, Joseph Henry Beck, Robert B. Bengston, Henry M…. Read More
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Posted: January 15, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letter From Arnold Bergien, Olivia Times, 10-24-1918
Edgerwood, Maryland, October 6, 1918 Dear Mr. Byers: Was transferred down here from Syacuse, N.Y., and am now doing guard duty at the Arsenal. Had a very pleasant trip down here and saw many interesting sights. First of… Read More
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Posted: January 14, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Christmas labels are issued to men to send to relatives, Olivia Times, 10-31-1918
Plans are complete for sending the Christmas packages to the boys Overseas. Christmas parcel labels were issued to the men abroad who will mail them home to some relatives of friend. The person receiving this label will apply… Read More
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Posted: January 14, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
America’s Silent Army, Olivia Times, 10-17-1918
The following poem was composed by a former well known Birch Cooley boy: We have often praised our soldiers, For valorous deeds they have done. We have told in song in story, Of the battles they fought and… Read More
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Posted: January 14, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society
Letters from Soldier Boys, Olivia Times, 10-24-1918
Ed. Kubesh and Arnold Bergein Write From Army Camp Camp Taylor, Ky., October 12, 1918, Olivia, Minn. To Mr. J. R. Landy, Dear Friend: As I am officer of the day with little to do makes me think… Read More
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Last Updated: November 28, 2018 by Renville County Historical Society
Olivia Times June 20, 1918: 147 Men Selected for Army: Renville County Sends Largest Quota Next Monday
The list of men to report here Sunday is a follows: Leo Rudolph Abraham, Arthur Chester Abraham, Edward G. Agre, John Manley Allmon, Edwin Helsberg Anderson, Johannes Anderson, Leslie Antonsen, Joseph Henry Beck, Robert B. Bengston, Henry M…. Read More
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