TRANSCRIBED FROM THE HELENA WORLD MARCH 8, 1918 P. 6
December 30, 1918.
Mrs. S. D. Warfield,
Helena, Arkansas.
Dear Mrs. Warfield:
How did you enjoy Christmas? I know this: it was a fine one. I, too, even with all the hardships, enjoyed it. The greatest part of the day though was the Christmas tree we had for the little French orphans. It surely brought the memories back to me, for you know that we had one at home, and can appreciate the sorrow and tears it brings to the hearts near to them. Then, too, we had quite a large entertainment at night. Am all o.k. and happy as can be. I surely hope you are the same. But most of all, Mrs. Warfield, I want to thank you and Mrs. Coolidge for the fine woolen outfit you sent me. If you only could realize the comfort it brings me you would more than think you were repaid for your trouble. Be sure and thank Mrs. Coolidge for me.
Well, only to let you know the good wishes I have in my heart for you. Give my regards to Mr. Warfield and S. D.
Your friend,
Henry W.
Private Henry Wenzel
74th Co., 6th Reg. U.S. Marines,
American Expeditionary Forces
Care Postmaster, New York City
NOTES: Henry William Wenzel was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 17, 1899 and died in April 1975. He enlisted on April 28, 1917 and was discharged on August 13, 1919. He departed France on July 25, 1919 onboard the Ryndam. He arrived in Brooklyn, NY on August 4, 1919. He was serving as a Pvt. in Co. A 6th Marines.
TRANSCRIBED BY SHANNON SOUTHARD
December 30, 1918.
Mrs. S. D. Warfield,
Helena, Arkansas.
Dear Mrs. Warfield:
How did you enjoy Christmas? I know this: it was a fine one. I, too, even with all the hardships, enjoyed it. The greatest part of the day though was the Christmas tree we had for the little French orphans. It surely brought the memories back to me, for you know that we had one at home, and can appreciate the sorrow and tears it brings to the hearts near to them. Then, too, we had quite a large entertainment at night. Am all o.k. and happy as can be. I surely hope you are the same. But most of all, Mrs. Warfield, I want to thank you and Mrs. Coolidge for the fine woolen outfit you sent me. If you only could realize the comfort it brings me you would more than think you were repaid for your trouble. Be sure and thank Mrs. Coolidge for me.
Well, only to let you know the good wishes I have in my heart for you. Give my regards to Mr. Warfield and S. D.
Your friend,
Henry W.
Private Henry Wenzel
74th Co., 6th Reg. U.S. Marines,
American Expeditionary Forces
Care Postmaster, New York City
NOTES: Henry William Wenzel was born in Memphis, Tennessee on January 17, 1899 and died in April 1975. He enlisted on April 28, 1917 and was discharged on August 13, 1919. He departed France on July 25, 1919 onboard the Ryndam. He arrived in Brooklyn, NY on August 4, 1919. He was serving as a Pvt. in Co. A 6th Marines.
TRANSCRIBED BY SHANNON SOUTHARD