TRANSCRIBED FROM THE COURIER INDEX DECEMBER 6, 1918 P. 2
France, Oct. 21
My Dear Mother:
It has been nearly three weeks since I have written you, so I guess it is about time to get busy.
You see, I have just gotten back from the front and while I was up there I went over the top four times. Believe me, we are giving those Germans a fit. When we start after them they hold up both hands and hollow “kamerad.” We captured almost 4,000 prisoners in our last drive. I am fighting with the 33rd division.
A good many of the prisoners think there will be peace even before Thanksgiving. It really can’t come too soon for us, but we want a lasting peace, and we won’t quit until Germany surrenders and I think they are about to do that.
I have seen several airplane fights and every time our planes have won. In other words, we are superior to the Germans in every way. Their good times have come to a close.
I guess nearly everybody at home is drafted by this time, aren’t they?
Well, will write more next time.
Will close with love and kisses.
Your loving son,
Jack
NOTES: This letter is written by John W. “Jack” Brown to his mother. He was born on May 19, 1895 and died on April 19, 1955. He is buried in the Cedar Heights Cemetery in Marianna, Arkansas. His military headstone identifies him as a Arkansas WWI Pvt. serving in the 132nd Infantry, 33rd Division.
TRANSCRIBED BY MIKE POLSTON
France, Oct. 21
My Dear Mother:
It has been nearly three weeks since I have written you, so I guess it is about time to get busy.
You see, I have just gotten back from the front and while I was up there I went over the top four times. Believe me, we are giving those Germans a fit. When we start after them they hold up both hands and hollow “kamerad.” We captured almost 4,000 prisoners in our last drive. I am fighting with the 33rd division.
A good many of the prisoners think there will be peace even before Thanksgiving. It really can’t come too soon for us, but we want a lasting peace, and we won’t quit until Germany surrenders and I think they are about to do that.
I have seen several airplane fights and every time our planes have won. In other words, we are superior to the Germans in every way. Their good times have come to a close.
I guess nearly everybody at home is drafted by this time, aren’t they?
Well, will write more next time.
Will close with love and kisses.
Your loving son,
Jack
NOTES: This letter is written by John W. “Jack” Brown to his mother. He was born on May 19, 1895 and died on April 19, 1955. He is buried in the Cedar Heights Cemetery in Marianna, Arkansas. His military headstone identifies him as a Arkansas WWI Pvt. serving in the 132nd Infantry, 33rd Division.
TRANSCRIBED BY MIKE POLSTON