TRANSCRIBED FROM THE GREEN FOREST TRIBUNE JULY 12, 1918 P. 2
Guipavas, France, June 9th 1918.
Dear Mother:
I will write you a line. It is now 2 o’clock in the morning. I am very busy. I have charged of the crew. This is a beautiful night, and the old motor is humming. I work day and night, too. I don’t mind it for I am willing to do my part. I now weigh 167 4-2 pounds and am feeling fine.
I received a letter from Os Fry the other day. He sent me a picture of himself. He sure looks fine. He said they had brought down five airplanes within the last few days. I would sure like to see him.
I had a letter from my lady the other day and she said Sid Villines was at home. They said they were all anxious to come over but you see I beat them. I am already here and am glad of it and I hope to get to come home soon, but we’re going to whip the Kaiser first.
You asked me what I am doing, but I can’t tell you. I am working and have charge of a section of men.
Say, don’t worry about me, for I obey my officers’ orders.
What are all the folks doing these days? Tell them I am fine. Believe me the French people are fine folks.
There are lots of pretty girls here, but I don’t bother them any---only “kid” with them.
Got my papers all right.
Will close.
Love to all.
Claude E. Buell.
U. S. N. Aviation Forces Foreign Service.
NOTES: Claude Ervin Buell was born on October 19, 1891 and died on November 16, 1974. He is buried in the Berryville Memorial Cemetery in Berryville, Arkansas. His military headstone identifies him as a MM1 in the US Navy.
TRANSCRIBED BY LARAE SHURLEY
Guipavas, France, June 9th 1918.
Dear Mother:
I will write you a line. It is now 2 o’clock in the morning. I am very busy. I have charged of the crew. This is a beautiful night, and the old motor is humming. I work day and night, too. I don’t mind it for I am willing to do my part. I now weigh 167 4-2 pounds and am feeling fine.
I received a letter from Os Fry the other day. He sent me a picture of himself. He sure looks fine. He said they had brought down five airplanes within the last few days. I would sure like to see him.
I had a letter from my lady the other day and she said Sid Villines was at home. They said they were all anxious to come over but you see I beat them. I am already here and am glad of it and I hope to get to come home soon, but we’re going to whip the Kaiser first.
You asked me what I am doing, but I can’t tell you. I am working and have charge of a section of men.
Say, don’t worry about me, for I obey my officers’ orders.
What are all the folks doing these days? Tell them I am fine. Believe me the French people are fine folks.
There are lots of pretty girls here, but I don’t bother them any---only “kid” with them.
Got my papers all right.
Will close.
Love to all.
Claude E. Buell.
U. S. N. Aviation Forces Foreign Service.
NOTES: Claude Ervin Buell was born on October 19, 1891 and died on November 16, 1974. He is buried in the Berryville Memorial Cemetery in Berryville, Arkansas. His military headstone identifies him as a MM1 in the US Navy.
TRANSCRIBED BY LARAE SHURLEY