TRANSCRIBED FROM THE POCAHONTAS STAR HERALD NOVEMBER 15, 1918 P. 3
Dear Editor:
If you will allow me a little space in the good old Star Herald in order to let my many friends know that I am still stationed at Camp Pike, although I am expecting to leave at any time, and before I leave will tell you a little of my army life, as you know I came here in the May draft, with about 90 other boys, and no doubt, but that all of them are now in France.
I have not been able to do anything, since I have been here, on account of rheumatism. I tried hard to make a number one soldier, but could not stand the drilling. I spent two and a half months in the Base hospital, and one month in the U. S. A. hospital at Ft. Roots. But with the good attention of the doctors and nurses, I am back in my company, and able to hobble around. I am now working in the Supply office, keeping books and am glad I can serve my country some way. I have been getting the good old Star Herald every week, and am trying to keep up with the news in the old County of Randolph, although I missed my paper last week, and have been lost every since.
We made a little move a few days ago--from our barracks to the tent area, and believe me, I am seeing some old fashioned army life--we have candle lights, our stove looks like an ice cream can turned up side down. We sit on the ground to eat, but I don’t mind it much.
Before I close, I want to thank our many customers for their liberal trade, shown to the firm of J. M. Burrow & Son, of which I am a member. More than that, I’ll appreciate a letter from you any time. Wishing you all the best of success, and that I’ll be with you all again,
Respectfully,
Pvt. Horace Burrow
Co. 36, 9th Rec Bn.
NOTES: Horace E. Burrow was born in Warm Springs, Randolph County Arkansas on April 29, 1894 and died in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on March 17, 1969. He is buried in the Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge. His military headstone identifies him as a Pvt. in Co. 36, 62 Depot Brigade in WWI.
TRANSCRIBED BY SHANNON SOUTHARD
Dear Editor:
If you will allow me a little space in the good old Star Herald in order to let my many friends know that I am still stationed at Camp Pike, although I am expecting to leave at any time, and before I leave will tell you a little of my army life, as you know I came here in the May draft, with about 90 other boys, and no doubt, but that all of them are now in France.
I have not been able to do anything, since I have been here, on account of rheumatism. I tried hard to make a number one soldier, but could not stand the drilling. I spent two and a half months in the Base hospital, and one month in the U. S. A. hospital at Ft. Roots. But with the good attention of the doctors and nurses, I am back in my company, and able to hobble around. I am now working in the Supply office, keeping books and am glad I can serve my country some way. I have been getting the good old Star Herald every week, and am trying to keep up with the news in the old County of Randolph, although I missed my paper last week, and have been lost every since.
We made a little move a few days ago--from our barracks to the tent area, and believe me, I am seeing some old fashioned army life--we have candle lights, our stove looks like an ice cream can turned up side down. We sit on the ground to eat, but I don’t mind it much.
Before I close, I want to thank our many customers for their liberal trade, shown to the firm of J. M. Burrow & Son, of which I am a member. More than that, I’ll appreciate a letter from you any time. Wishing you all the best of success, and that I’ll be with you all again,
Respectfully,
Pvt. Horace Burrow
Co. 36, 9th Rec Bn.
NOTES: Horace E. Burrow was born in Warm Springs, Randolph County Arkansas on April 29, 1894 and died in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on March 17, 1969. He is buried in the Lawrence Memorial Park in Walnut Ridge. His military headstone identifies him as a Pvt. in Co. 36, 62 Depot Brigade in WWI.
TRANSCRIBED BY SHANNON SOUTHARD