George F. Courtney Letter, 1918 September 17
File — Box: 4251.002, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
One letter written by Private George F. Courtney in the Medical Department of the Seventh Field Artillery Regiment of the American Expeditionary Forces in France in 1918, to his parents, Will and Hettie Courtney of Urbana, Illinois. In the letter he talks about releasing French prisoners and taking German prisoners and supplies. He also describes recapturing territory and that “we are in a nice place now: electric lights, log houses and board walks. A week ago the Germans had it—but not now.”
Dates
- 1918 September 17
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Extent
From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
English
General
Formerly MSS.1986
Creator
- From the Collection: Hall, Wade (Donor, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository