George Rehn letter to Mother - April 4, 1919
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[American Red Cross letterhead] Pvt. G. H. REHN 63rd MARINE GUARDS A.P.O. 701 - A.E.F. St. Nazaire [April 4, 1919] 830 P.M. Dear Mother! While here at the canteen getting my evening lunch of hot chocolate and doughnuts I saw a little sign calling our attention to
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[page 2] [American Red Cross letterhead] to it we found at the
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[page 3] [American Red Cross letterhead] I wish they would releive us of our over coats, as they are only in the way now, but have served us well the past winter. Campaign hats would be a blessing now as the sun is getting warm and overseas caps offer no protection what ever. I mailed you a set of cards describing or rather showing some views of the trip we had taken last Thursday. I hope you receive them as they are very interesting
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[page 4] [American Red Cross letterhead] The next will be a trip to Paris which I am afraid will not materalize due to our leaving here shortly for home But who should worry! What is Paris compared to good old fashioned Hanover. Now dont take above to serious as it is just a
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[page 5] [American Red Cross letterhead] Its 915 now and my pass reads 930 so I must speed up, get to the barracks or I will be A.W.O.L. Well heres hoping that not only Mothers Days but all days find you well and happy. Lovingly George. Almost forgot to say that I am well and making the best of the A.E.F.
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| Title | George Rehn letter to Mother - April 4, 1919 |
| Creator | Rehn, George |
| Source | Rehn, George. Letter to Mother. 04 April 1919. George H. Rehn Collection. 1982.279. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | George Rehn sent this letter to his mother on April 4, 1919. George discussed Mother's Day, a carnival he attended, and other various news. George Rehn was part of the 63rd Guard Unit, 13th Marine Regiment. Rehn served in France from November 1918 to July 1919 as part of Company B, 9th SEP Battalion. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; United States. Marine Corps--1910-1920. |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; United States. Marine Corps. Regiment, 13th |
| Site Accession Number | 1982.279 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | April 4, 1919 |
| Language | English |