TRANSCRIBED FROM THE ROGERS DEMOCRAT JUNE 12, 1919 P. 1
Bachem, Germany, May 11th
Dear Mother:
I am doing a little guard duty tonight and I happened to think that this is Mother’s Day, so can’t let the day pass without writing home.
A year ago today we were at Camp Green, N.C., more than busy getting ready for overseas; now, that our little bit is done, we truly hope that it will not be so very long until we find ourselves ready for another overseas trip. We are all eagerly waiting.
I haven’t taken any furlough yet, and I don’t think I want any: just want to go home, altho I may
take a trip to Paris later on.
I took a little spin down the Rhine yesterday; went down as far as Coblenz and back to Remargan and it was a very good trip. The trip is daily and a great many of the boys take great delight in making it in order to beat drill.
I have mailed you a pamphlet of scenery along the river; hope you receive it.
It’s mighty hard for me to write letters any more. I know that I pass up many interesting things, by not giving them a few thots and a good look. Guess if I would I could accomplish more.
Will close for tonight. Hope this finds you all well and to be with you soon.
With love, King
NOTES: This letter was written by King J. Hudson, of Rogers, Arkansas, to his parent Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hudson. He was born in Huntsville, Arkansas on February 2, 1896 and died on May 24, 1965. He is buried in the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. His military headstone identifies him as a Oregon Cpl. Supply Detachment 8 FS Bn 4th Division serving in World War 1. He departed Hoboken, NJ on May 26, 1918 onboard the Von Steuben. He was serving as a chauffeur in the 8th F. Sig. Bn Supply Det. 4th Division.
TRANSCRIBED BY MARTHA MCCLAY CLEVELAND
Bachem, Germany, May 11th
Dear Mother:
I am doing a little guard duty tonight and I happened to think that this is Mother’s Day, so can’t let the day pass without writing home.
A year ago today we were at Camp Green, N.C., more than busy getting ready for overseas; now, that our little bit is done, we truly hope that it will not be so very long until we find ourselves ready for another overseas trip. We are all eagerly waiting.
I haven’t taken any furlough yet, and I don’t think I want any: just want to go home, altho I may
take a trip to Paris later on.
I took a little spin down the Rhine yesterday; went down as far as Coblenz and back to Remargan and it was a very good trip. The trip is daily and a great many of the boys take great delight in making it in order to beat drill.
I have mailed you a pamphlet of scenery along the river; hope you receive it.
It’s mighty hard for me to write letters any more. I know that I pass up many interesting things, by not giving them a few thots and a good look. Guess if I would I could accomplish more.
Will close for tonight. Hope this finds you all well and to be with you soon.
With love, King
NOTES: This letter was written by King J. Hudson, of Rogers, Arkansas, to his parent Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hudson. He was born in Huntsville, Arkansas on February 2, 1896 and died on May 24, 1965. He is buried in the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Oregon. His military headstone identifies him as a Oregon Cpl. Supply Detachment 8 FS Bn 4th Division serving in World War 1. He departed Hoboken, NJ on May 26, 1918 onboard the Von Steuben. He was serving as a chauffeur in the 8th F. Sig. Bn Supply Det. 4th Division.
TRANSCRIBED BY MARTHA MCCLAY CLEVELAND