Letter to Major Koch - June 23, 1918
Transcript
Division 22 RI 118 S / EPC Area first June 23, 1918 Lt. Col. Deschamps Commander Subsector E. Mr. Major Koch, the Battalion Commander Maj Mittlach American to the Company 3 of my regiment , tells me that that night, the enemy having tried a hand on our lines , American soldiers have shown a remarkable spirit. I pointed to my Regiment and am happy to express yourself while contentment that I have . [ illegible signature]
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| Title | Letter to Major Koch - June 23, 1918 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. Letter to Major Koch. 23 June 1918. Koch, Joseph Collection. MO00.001.0001-1072. Museum of Missouri Military History, Jefferson City, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter written in French to Major Joseph J. Koch. This collection was compiled by Major Joseph Koch, a St. Louis, Missouri resident who served during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico with the First Missouri Infantry. During World War I, Major Koch was severely wounded in his left leg during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive while serving with the 35th Division, 137th Infantry. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Communications |
| Subject Local | World War One; WWI |
| Site Accession Number | MO00.001.0001-1072 |
| Contributing Institution | Museum of Missouri Military History |
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| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
| Date Original | June 23, 1918 |
| Language | French |