Sergt. Murfee to
Homefolks. . . Hikes All Over France
An interesting letter dated Bordeaux, France, December 10,
from Sergeant Walter R. Murfee to his homefolks tells of his experiences from
the time he was inducted into camp until after the armistice was signed, but he
first complains about not receiving any letters from home for five months.
Sergeant Murfee has been thru the battles of the Champagne,
Chateau Thierry and St. Mihiel, besides being hiked pretty well all over
France.
Writing of the battle in the Champagne region he said the
night was dark and cloudy, but after the battle began one could pick up a pin,
so glaring did the shells make the scene.
“The Americans were in the second line trenches when the Germans
came over the next morning with their big rush. They took the first line and
came up second trench but were beaten back by the American soldiers to the
advance trench and the half a kilometer behind their own line.”
Then Sergeant Murfee was moved to Chateau Thierry where more
fighting took place and later to St. Mihiel where the Americans showered
themselves in glory. Throughout it all, Sergeant Murfee was uninjured and says
he is in perfect health and can eat more than ever. He like all the rest of the
Sammy Boys are anxious to get back to the good old U.S.A.
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