Walter G. Shaw letter to Lizzette W. Shaw - July 4, 1918
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[American Y.M.C.A. letterhead] July 4 1918 Dear Ma — : Well I just got through the days work We ben playing all day. We had quite a celebration all kinds of races tug of war Ect. A French Reg celebrated with us The Y.M.C.A. gave away lemonade and cakes. This is the first time I ever saw them give away anything the [Red Cross] also gave away choclate and cigarettes they give away hot choclate and cigarettes every day. Two French airplanes done some fine stunt fluing over the parade ground a few days ago we had a review for [General] Pershing he Pined some medals on some of the men in a battalion that done exceptionly good work. While we were on the grounds the Boch airplanes came over and the French had a battle I seen both Boch come down in flames I rec’d a letter from Ellen Shaw to-day she is going to teach the same school. I shaved off my beard I got tired of it. I suppose you had a good time I hope so. I gave my self a delousing yesterday I was awful lousy. I am glad the boys from Bonner [Bonner Springs]
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are getting over here. I expect to make a hike soon. I dont know how I can make it after being gased I feel very good now The stars and stripes is published over here has a little news is not a great lot has a lot of sissy stuff in it. I like E [flat] clarine pretty well have lots of variations I will be glad when we get our new instruments Well a friend of mine is urging me to go for a walk so I will close I am your Loving Son P.S. I have quit smoking for a while I chew instead. [censor signature]
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| Title | Walter G. Shaw letter to Lizzette W. Shaw - July 4, 1918 |
| Creator | Shaw, Walter Gray |
| Source | Shaw, Walter G. Letter to Lizzette W. Shaw. 04 July 1918. Walter Gray Shaw Collection, 1917-1919. 1982.83.66. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | In a letter written by Walter G. Shaw on July 4, 1918, while overseas, to his mother, Lizzette W. Shaw, Shaw wrote about the Idependence Day celebrations, YMCA and Red Cross snacks provided, a review performed by General Pershing, and some boys from Bonner Springs. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army. Infantry Division, 1st; World War, 1914-1918--War work--Y.M.C.A; World War, 1914-1918--War work, Red Cross |
| Subject Local | General Pershing |
| Site Accession Number | 1982.83.66 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | July 4, 1918 |
| Language | English |