Horace S. Rumsey letter to Frank M. Rumbold - October 28, 1918
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American Expd Force Base Hospital #31 France [October] 28 1918 My dear Col Rumbold: I can not tell you how I felt when I got back and found you gone it didnt seem like things could be the same, but I made my mind that at least one batallion would live up to your traditions and we sure got all that was comeing to us. We were ordered out in an advanced position and suffered pretty heavy but come through with flying colores so you can be satisfied with your boys. I also know that you will be glad to know that I have been cited in orders for works done during that time. The last day I got a good shot of Mustard Gas but stuck for twenty hours afterwards on the job and only gave up when we were relieved and ordered back at which time I was blind, but it only lasted forty eight hours and I hope that in a week I will be back on duty. I have been trying ever since I got here to locate you and just found out today where you were so you see I have wasted no time. Now how are you geting along I wish I could see you as I have some very interesting things to tell you, and also I would like to know when we are going to have your back. If it is possible I will try and get up there to see you before I return as it will be a cure for sore eyes to see and have a chat with you.
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[Page 2] Lt. Grumwald and Thomas are here and are about ready to return to duty as they both have goten all the Gas out of their systems. Remember me to Ms. R. when you write and get a line off to me here as soon as you can and tell me all you know. Believe me always the same old Ady to you and with my very best Horace Major H S Rumsey 128 Field Artillery
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| Title | Horace S. Rumsey letter to Frank M. Rumbold - October 28, 1918 |
| Creator | Rumsey, Horace S. |
| Source | Rumsey, Horace S. Letter to Frank M. Rumbold. 28 October 1918. Rumbold, Frank M., General Collection. A1331. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Major Horace S. Rumsey wrote to Colonel Frank M. Rumbold while Rumbold was at Base Hospital #31. Rumsey also discussed his recent mustard gas attack and his trip to the hospital. Frank Meeker Rumbold served as Colonel of the 128th Field Artillery during World War I. He later served as Adjutant General of Missouri from 1925 to 1927. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Correspondence; Mustard gas; World War, 1914-1918--Hospitals |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; United States. Army. Field Artillery Battalion, 128th; United States. Army. Base Hospitals |
| Site Accession Number | A1331 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | October 28, 1918 |
| Language | English |