John L. Barkley letter to Mother - August 7, 1918
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[censor signature] August 7, 1918 My dear Mother. While the French Band is playing Joan of Arc it makes me think of home so here goes for a fiew lines to let you know that I am well as I ever was in my life. I have been up to the front for some time and as good luck will some time take possession of some people I came out in the best of condition. I have been where the rest have been, and am proud to say I came back with an honorable word of mention from my officers for doeing more than my share of the game.
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[page 2] The French and the Americans are sure good comrads always dividing their tobacco money or anything one - another has that the other has not got. The English tommies are sure good scouts always talking in a calm tone of voice and alway, willing to do their share. I seldome ever get a chance to write and cant say much when I do but you all do you share and it will please me. How is dad? is he well yet? I am enclosing a receipt for one of my pay days which I can spare. I have sent two of these lately. so read this slip carefully and so as follows. I must close and go to bed. As ever. John.
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| Title | John L. Barkley letter to Mother - August 7, 1918 |
| Creator | Barkley, John Lewis |
| Source | Barkley, John L. Letter to Mother. 7 August 1918. John Lewis Barkley Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.33. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter dated August 7, 1918, John L. Barkley wrote his mother, Leona Barkley, concerning his trip to the front and the honorable mention he received from a superior officer regarding his actions. Barkley also discussed the camaraderie between the French, English, and American soldiers. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 4th; United States. Army. Division, 3rd |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1996.33 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | August 7, 1918 |
| Language | English |