TRANSCRIBED FROM THE NEWPORT DAILY INDEPENDENT SEPTEMBER 17, 1918 P. 2
Dear Friend:
This letter will let you know that I am well and still in the land of the living.
I’ve been at the front ever since I arrived “over here,” and haven’t had time to do anything but dig holes in the ground and keep out of the way of heavy shell fire. I’ve been in several hot places, but came out without a scratch so far. We have driven the boches back several miles, and they are still on the run. I guess you have been reading about some of the fighting along the Marne front. I could tell you more about it than I can write.
We are on our way back to a rest camp, but don’t know just how far back we will go. This is a fine country and I like it fine.
Give all the boys my best regards, and I am anxious to hear from you.
Will Skidmore,
Co. L 30 Inf. Am. Ex. Forces.
NOTES: William “Will” Skidmore, formerly of Beedeville, Arkansas, is writing from France to Wient Beede. He was born on March 26, 1891 and died on February 15, 1980. He is buried in the Trimble Campground Cemetery in Dolph, Arkansas. His military headstone identifies him as a Pvt. in the US Army.
TRANSCRIBED BY DEBRA POLSTON
Dear Friend:
This letter will let you know that I am well and still in the land of the living.
I’ve been at the front ever since I arrived “over here,” and haven’t had time to do anything but dig holes in the ground and keep out of the way of heavy shell fire. I’ve been in several hot places, but came out without a scratch so far. We have driven the boches back several miles, and they are still on the run. I guess you have been reading about some of the fighting along the Marne front. I could tell you more about it than I can write.
We are on our way back to a rest camp, but don’t know just how far back we will go. This is a fine country and I like it fine.
Give all the boys my best regards, and I am anxious to hear from you.
Will Skidmore,
Co. L 30 Inf. Am. Ex. Forces.
NOTES: William “Will” Skidmore, formerly of Beedeville, Arkansas, is writing from France to Wient Beede. He was born on March 26, 1891 and died on February 15, 1980. He is buried in the Trimble Campground Cemetery in Dolph, Arkansas. His military headstone identifies him as a Pvt. in the US Army.
TRANSCRIBED BY DEBRA POLSTON