James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - January 24, 1919
Transcript
Lt. J.E. Henschel - Motor Section - Advance P.C. G.H.Q. APO 930 - A.E.F. Germany - January 24th/1919 - Dearest Mother - Once more the address changes - this time it's a long jump. Company "H" with its two officers, an infant organization less than a week of age - is located at Treves (or Trier) and is taking over the staff cars of G.H.Q. in Germany. Some job for an outfit of
Transcript
kids, isn't it? Our seventy-five valient drivers are pleased as Punch - but your dutiful son feels a trembling around the knees every so often. My job is working around to where it will be me in charge of shops and supplies and all repairs, as well assistant boss of a large and prosperous office. (There is even a wireless station in that
Transcript
office!). Honest though - I'm just as happy myself as a country cousin at a circus - and for every reason mighty glad (and lucky, too) to get this assignment. For one thing, the place is one of considerable responsibility and a lot of work, and if we two infants can make good and satisfy the power that is -
Transcript
why - you probably never will here the end of my bragging! I'm not 23 yet and by fifteen to twenty years the youngest officer in this place. A gray-haired Captain had the job before Neddie. Got to quit - will write more later - Love - Ned- (Got to learn German again!)
Details
| Title | James E. Henschel letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel - January 24, 1919 |
| Creator | Henschel, James E. |
| Source | Henschel, James E. Letter to Mrs. Leopold H. Henschel. 24 January 1919. James Edward Henschel Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.51. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In this letter dated January 24, 1919, Henschel wrote his mother from Germany where his new organization was located. Henschel indicated that his job would entail overseeing shops, supplies, and repairs. |
| Subject LCSH | American Field Service; Missouri. National Guard; United States. Army. Motor Transport Corps |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1996.51 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
| Copy Request | Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the National World War I Museum and Memorial: (816) 888-8100. |
| 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 | January 24, 1919 |
| Language | English |