Somewhere in France
Letter from Private Harvey Avery with the American E.F. to
his sister, Claudia Avery of near Dunn.
Nov. 14, 1918
Dear Sister:
Just dropping you a few lines to let you know I am all
right. I am just coming out of a hard battle. It was the worst battle I was
ever in. We were in it for 72 hours. The Germans shot gas shells and shrapnel
shells all over us. Our Captain and several other men were killed and a number
were wounded. We fought in mud and water up to our knees. We captured quite a
few Germans and were relieved one day before the Armistice was signed.
Well, sister, how is everything at home? I hope all is well.
Sister, it won’t be long before I will be home with you all. I suppose you all
are pretty busy now days about the holidays. How is everything on the farm
getting along? Tell uncle Bryant Allen Morgan that I have enough experience of
war, that I have heard him talk of so many times.
Well, sister, as I have not much more to say I will close
hoping to hear from you soon. Good bye. I remain as ever,
Your loving brother,
Harvey
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