George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - April 27, 1918
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[page 1] April 27 [1918] Dear Folks - My note book shows I have not written you since April 18. I have not received any letters from you since that date. Several interesting things have happened, the most important of which is my recent promotion. Have been made a corporal (hm!). This means that I wear two stripes [sketch of corporal rank] and am paid $40.00 per. The greater advantage derived is that I am now out of the “multitude and therefore have a slightly better chance to advance. - - Am now an instructor along the lines I have studied while with the French.
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[page 2] Ray Herbert has also returned from a recent trip and is an instructor. We are very glad to be near each other and go out for an occasional sketch. I have yet to hear from the examining board. The result of a recent test I was asked to take for a commission of 2nd Lieut. I was told the mental ex. was O.K. but await the decision on the physical. This exam. reveiled that I have gained 11 lbs. while in the Army. My right eye is considerably weaker. Otherwise am healthier, and stronger all around than when I joined. [November] 19.
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[page 3] You also notice from my mail that I have been transferred to the 29th Engineers, with Herbert. Am still with the old men however and shall continue my same line of work. A work, I am very very fortunate to be teaching for it is something entirely new which will prove of immense value in peace times as well. (Of course I can tell you nothing of it for it is one of our (the allies) greatest secrets. Dont believe I told you of a package I received last week from a “Boston Friend.” A box weighing nearly ten lbs. &containing the following articles –
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[page 4] two boxes of chocolates – box of figs – two packages of cakes – a tube of toothpaste a jar of face cream – a can of talc and a large fruit cake! It was a blessing and it surely looked as if it had dropped from heaven. The glasses dad sent me are certainly handy. As I expect to move from here soon should write you again in the near future. Am in ex. health and well contented with the current of events Yours lovingly [Corporal George] Maguolo. 29th Engineers Co. H. [General Headquarters] – American [Expeditionary Forces] [censors signature]
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| Title | George J. Maguolo letter to Folks - April 27, 1918 |
| Creator | Maguolo, George J. |
| Source | Maguolo, George J. Letter to Folks. 27 April 1918. George J. Maguolo Papers, 1917-1945. A0969. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | George J. Maguolo wrote a letter to his parents on April 27, 1918 while in France. Maguolo was in the 29th Engineers Company H and served in France until 1919. In this letter Maguolo wrote that he had been promoted to corporal and that he was now an instructor. Maguolo also said that he had been transferred to the 29th Engineers. This letter was written on Y.M.C.A. letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A0969 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | April 27, 1918 |
| Language | English |