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W.C. Kelso Account of November 30, 1917

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Title W.C. Kelso Account of November 30, 1917
Creator Kelso, W.C.
Source Kelso, W.C. Account of November 30, 1917. 30 November 1917. World War I Collection. A1771. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri.
Description In this firsthand account, Sergeant W.C. Kelso, described his experiences at the Battle of Cambrai on November 30, 1917. He wrote about the German offensive and barrage, and how he escaped capture by hiding in a dugout with over 50 other soldiers for hours. This account is from the Unit Records of 12th Engineers (Railway), 3rd Army.
Subject LCSH Cambrai, Battle of, 1917; Bombing, Aerial; Great Britain--Armed Forces; United States. Army. Engineers, 12th (Railway), 3rd Army
Subject Local World War I; WWI; Dugouts
Site Accession Number A1771
Contributing Institution Missouri History Museum
Copy Request Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond those allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the Missouri History Museum: 314-746-4510
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. Contact the Missouri History Museum's Permissions Office at 314-746-4511 to obtain written consent.
Date Original November 30, 1917
Language English

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