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  1. Letter from Cox, Bertram Howard

    asked me if there was anything you could get me. They say one can't buy eatables in France, and ... to be in France in a few weeks. Our gun the 18 pounder, is not effective against infantry in ... trunk at his home. He's a decent sort of fellow, and I wrote him today, asking him to send it on to ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Nov 16 2021 - 2:09pm

  2. Letter from Polson, Archibald John

    and expects that they will be sent to France shortly after they get out of quarantine. He said he ... would be glad when the tobacco which you are sending arrives. Frank is in quarantine and so am I. ... writing while the washing dries. We have not been able send away any laundry since we were quarantined. My ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 1:41pm

  3. Letter from Moyer, Jay Batiste

    a Hotel along side of this. Colonel Barber hopes to take the 95th to France as a unit and not be drafted ... you could see the cliffs of France across the channel. Everything is green here and the potatoes are ... have them before this but I will send it anyway and you can send it to Grace. Hoping you are well. Love ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 10:04am

  4. Letter from Welsh, Murray

    definite news from me where to send it too. I don't know what corps we'll be attached to yet but ... there is a chance we'll be sent to France to join my own regiment there you see the squadron from ... badly needed in France now and there is plenty of men that would sooner be at home can do as well as ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 5:10pm

  5. Letter from Carry On: Letters in War-Time

    for months. I wish I could send you some souvenirs. But we can't send them out of France ... I bet you play Boys in Khaki, Boys in Blue. Please send me anything in the way of eatables that the ... locket and cross all the time. Yours with much love. Con. Army Special Items Europe France Letter from ...

    Editor - Jul 31 2022 - 8:30am

  6. Letter from Liddiard, Walter

    No mail yet, send it to uncle Walter. Army WWI Europe France Letter from soldier 1919 April 1st ... Etaples (E-tapes) France 4/1/19 Dear Father & Mother.- Well I am on the move again, or rather ... a lot, were hit. It was rather a cheerful sight for the new recruit coming to France to see the rows of ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 15 2021 - 4:47am

  7. Letter from Gullen, William Roy

    France Dec 9/16 Dear Fred and Agnes Received your letters O.K. w as here in the line will be ... pay home so did not remember you with anything yet Joe lent me five frances some French piece of work ... well bye bye will send Your old brother Roy [Added at top of first page, date/author unknown: “ Lens ”; ...

    Editor - Sep 2 2024 - 8:31am

  8. Letter from Law, John William

    France April 11, 1917 My Dear Mother:- Again just the usual few lines to let you know how things ... to a little Village or town, tht we were in last December, and had our pictures taken. I will send ... have no money for French beer tomorrow night. We were paid today 15 francs. Oh it's a great life ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 14 2021 - 5:37am

  9. Letter from Fereday, Albert Henry

    M----, Somme, France Letter No 86 27 July '18, Saturday My dear little Nig I have not written ... another one arrives I will send it. Your description of the Cuffley outing is extremely good and knowing ... Nig Lots of xxxxxx from your big brother Army WWI Europe France Letter from soldier 1918 July 27th ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 12:20pm

  10. Letter from Gilroy, Wilbert H.

    4 Squadron R. F. C. B. E. F. France 12/9/17. My Dear Emily This has been a glorious day, but the ... officers there for tea last week. They make dandy sandwiches, and send to the base for their cake, so it is ... France Letter from soldier 1917 September 12th Gilroy, Wilbert H. Emily Wilbert no ...

    Anonymous (not verified) - Sep 13 2021 - 12:35pm