Title |
Harry S. Truman letter to Bess Wallace - July 31, 1918 |
Creator |
Truman, Harry S. |
Source |
Truman, Harry S. Letter to Bess Wallace. 31 July 1918. Papers of Harry S. Truman Pertaining to Family, Business and Personal Affairs; Correspondence from Harry S. Truman to Bess Wallace, 1910-1919. HST-FBP_5-51_01. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, Inde |
Description |
Letter from Harry S. Truman to his future wife, Bess Wallace telling her about life in France as a Battery Commander. Truman was in charge of an Irish Battery He also mentions the bravery of the French people. Captain Harry S. Truman commanded Battery D of the 129th Field Artillery Regiment from July 11, 1918 through the end of the war on November 11, 1918. During his military service Truman frequently wrote to Bess informing her of his experiences. |
Subject LCSH |
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972; United States. Army. Field Artillery Battalion, 129th; World War, 1914-1918--Military life--United States; United States. Army. Division, 35th |
Subject Local |
WWI; World War I |
Site Accession Number |
HST-FBP_5-51_01 |
Contributing Institution |
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum |
Rights |
Documents in this file are in the public domain. |
Date Original |
July 22, 1918 |
Language |
English |