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Went to Camp Wadsworth, S.C., July 25 and Shortly Afterwards Went Overseas Saturday afternoon, November 2, a telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen from Washington, D.C. bringing the sad news that their oldest son, Julius… Read More
Category: Camp Wadsworth, France, Franklin, Franklin Tribune, Honor Roll, Pneumonia, Renville County Tags: Franklin, Franklin Tribune, honor roll, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Word was received in Hector the past week that the “Sandstorm Division,” long stationed at Camp Cody, had at last arrived over seas and we’ll be they were a happy bunch. To this Division belongs seven Hector boys… Read More
My Dear Mother: This is the first Sunday at Camp. It is kind of quiet. We took measurements for our uniforms today, but I don’t suppose we will get them quite yet. I have not had my examination… Read More
Dear Mother and All,I’m not very busy today so I thought I would try and write some letters. I am going to write Harold a few lines. Do you hear from him very often? I am looking for… Read More
Category: 4th of July, A.E.F., Camp Upton, France, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Morton, Morton Enterprise, Renville County, Soldiers, World War I Tags: Letter, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Last Sunday Mr. Andrew Winkler received a message from Camp Grant, Ill., announcing the death of his brother, Peter J. Winkler, which occurred at 10:10 a.m. that day. His death resulted from influenza contracted at camp. Although he… Read More
Category: Buffalo Lake News, Camp Grant, Honor Roll, Renville County, Soldiers, Spanish Influenza, World War I Tags: honor roll, military, Renville county, Soldier, 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
Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… Read More
Category: A.E.F., France, Letter, Military, Minnesota, Renville County, Renville Star Farmer, World War I Tags: Letter, military, Renville county, 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.
The following letter from a Renville county boy, who enlisted from Fairfax in May 1917, and who has been on the firing line for the past five months, will be of interests to the Times readers:J.R. Landy, Olivia,… Read More
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Corp. Julius Jensen Dies In France, Franklin Tribune, 11-7-1918
Last Updated: February 18, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Went to Camp Wadsworth, S.C., July 25 and Shortly Afterwards Went Overseas Saturday afternoon, November 2, a telegram was received by Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen from Washington, D.C. bringing the sad news that their oldest son, Julius… Read More
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Category: Camp Wadsworth, France, Franklin, Franklin Tribune, Honor Roll, Pneumonia, Renville County Tags: Franklin, Franklin Tribune, honor roll, military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
“Sandstorm Division” Hector Mirror 10-31-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Word was received in Hector the past week that the “Sandstorm Division,” long stationed at Camp Cody, had at last arrived over seas and we’ll be they were a happy bunch. To this Division belongs seven Hector boys… Read More
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Category: Camp Cody, Hector, Hector Mirror, Military, Minnesota, Sandstorm Division, World War I Tags: military, Renville county, Soldier, world war i
Letter from Elvin Weflen, Renville County Journal, 9-27-1918: A Soldier’s Letter
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
My Dear Mother: This is the first Sunday at Camp. It is kind of quiet. We took measurements for our uniforms today, but I don’t suppose we will get them quite yet. I have not had my examination… Read More
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Letter from Clarence Hassinger from France Morton Enterprise 10-25-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Dear Mother and All,I’m not very busy today so I thought I would try and write some letters. I am going to write Harold a few lines. Do you hear from him very often? I am looking for… Read More
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Peter Winkler Dies at Camp Grant, Buffalo Lake News, 10-25-1918
Last Updated: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Last Sunday Mr. Andrew Winkler received a message from Camp Grant, Ill., announcing the death of his brother, Peter J. Winkler, which occurred at 10:10 a.m. that day. His death resulted from influenza contracted at camp. Although he… 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 Willis McBroom in France, Renville Star Farmer, 10-17-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
Sunday afternoon about 3:30 Dearest Mother and all: Will drop you a letter this afternoon to let you know that I am well and enjoying myself over here in France. This forenoon Wood and I went down to… 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 Ralph Ryan Olivia Times 10-17-1918
Posted: January 17, 2019 by Renville County Historical Society Leave a Comment
The following letter from a Renville county boy, who enlisted from Fairfax in May 1917, and who has been on the firing line for the past five months, will be of interests to the Times readers:J.R. Landy, Olivia,… Read More
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