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The Stars and Stripes, the official newspaper published by the soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, says editorially about the enemy peace offensive: “Let the weak hearted who are dreaming of a compromise, let the pacifists… Read More
Category: A.E.F., Bird Island Union, France, Soldiers, The Stars and Stripes, World War I Tags: A.E.F., military, Renville county, Soldier, The Stars and Stripes, world war i
On Active Service, Oct. 6, 1918 Franklin Tribune, Just received a Tribune today, the second one since I arrived and I guess it reminded me that it’s some time since I wrote. I read it until I know… Read More
Category: A.E.F., France, Franklin, Franklin Tribune, HUn, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Renville County, World War I, Y.M.C.A. Tags: A.E.F., France, Franklin Tribune, Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i, Y.M.C.A.
Overhere, Sept. 27, 1918 Friend Mr. Frantz, I thought I would write you a few lines. I am O.K. and enjoying life over here. How is everything back home? Everything is fine and dandy. Suppose you wonder why… Read More
Category: A.E.F., France, History, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Morton, Morton Enterprise, Renville County, World War I Tags: A.E.F., France, Letter, Morton Enterprise, world war i
Somewhere in England, October 11, 1918 Mr. W. A. Reid, Renville, Minn. Dear Friend Reid: It makes me blush with shame to think I did not write to you before this time. Being awful busy in military life,… Read More
Category: A.E.F., England, Letter, Minnesota, Renville, World War I Tags: A.E.F., England, Germans, Huns, Letter, Newsletter, Renville, Renville county, world war i
Somewhere in France, September 25, 1918Dear Folks:Just thought I would drop you a few lings letting you know that I am well and am feeling fine. I don’t think that a soldier gets sick anyway. We sure are… Read More
Category: A.E.F., France, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Renville Star Farmer, World War I Tags: A.E.F., Letter, military, Renville county, Renville Star Farmer, Soldier, world war i
With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
Category: A.E.F., France, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Renville, Renville County, Renville Star Farmer, World War I Tags: A.E.F., Letter, military, Renville county, Renville Star Farmer, Soldier, world war i
August 11, 1918Dear Mother:I guess you have been wondering why I don’t write but here is the whole thing in a nut shell-I am in a position now so I can’t. I wish I could write all about… Read More
Category: France, HUn, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Olivia Times, Soldiers, World War I, Y.M.C.A. Tags: A.E.F., Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i, Y.M.C.A.
July 29, 1918, Somewhere in FranceDear friends at home:I have received no letter from any of you lately but I know it is not your fault, and think maybe some of you may be interested to know I… Read More
Category: France, Gas Mask, Hector, Hector Mirror, History, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Soldiers, World War I, Wounded Tags: A.E.F., honor roll, Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i, Wounded
Helmet Thomas Killed in Action Word was received here on Monday evening; between seven and eight o’clock, that Helmet Thomas, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Thomas of this place was killed in action in France on September… Read More
Category: Bird Island, Bird Island Union, France, Honor Roll, Killed in Action Tags: A.E.F., honor roll, Killed in Action, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
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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The Peace Our Soldiers Want – The Peace Our War Mothers Want, Bird Island Union, 11-14-1918
Last Updated: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
The Stars and Stripes, the official newspaper published by the soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, says editorially about the enemy peace offensive: “Let the weak hearted who are dreaming of a compromise, let the pacifists… Read More
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Letter From Florense Grimes, Franklin Tribune, 11-14-1918
Posted: February 21, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
On Active Service, Oct. 6, 1918 Franklin Tribune, Just received a Tribune today, the second one since I arrived and I guess it reminded me that it’s some time since I wrote. I read it until I know… Read More
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Letter from Fred Haas, Morton Enterprise, 11-8-1918
Last Updated: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Overhere, Sept. 27, 1918 Friend Mr. Frantz, I thought I would write you a few lines. I am O.K. and enjoying life over here. How is everything back home? Everything is fine and dandy. Suppose you wonder why… Read More
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Letter From Ed Wallner, Renville Star Farmer, 11-7-1918
Last Updated: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Somewhere in England, October 11, 1918 Mr. W. A. Reid, Renville, Minn. Dear Friend Reid: It makes me blush with shame to think I did not write to you before this time. Being awful busy in military life,… Read More
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Letter from A.F. Stangor from France Renville Star Farmer 10-24-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Somewhere in France, September 25, 1918Dear Folks:Just thought I would drop you a few lings letting you know that I am well and am feeling fine. I don’t think that a soldier gets sick anyway. We sure are… Read More
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Letter from Winston R. George from France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-24-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
With American Expeditionary Forces, France, September 22, 1918 Dear Sir: Am getting your paper now and thanks very much. I am not back for a short rest but expect to be back at it soon. The “Hun” has… Read More
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Letter from Warren H. Peterson Olivia Times 10-17-1918
Last Updated: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
August 11, 1918Dear Mother:I guess you have been wondering why I don’t write but here is the whole thing in a nut shell-I am in a position now so I can’t. I wish I could write all about… Read More
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Letter from Carl O. Potter from France Hector Mirror 09-19-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
July 29, 1918, Somewhere in FranceDear friends at home:I have received no letter from any of you lately but I know it is not your fault, and think maybe some of you may be interested to know I… Read More
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Another, Hero Gone Bird Island Union 10-24-1918
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Helmet Thomas Killed in Action Word was received here on Monday evening; between seven and eight o’clock, that Helmet Thomas, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Thomas of this place was killed in action in France on September… Read More
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Havoc of War Vividly Described by One of the Boys in France
Last Updated: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
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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