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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

  • Creation: 1918 September 17

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 2 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

General

Formerly MSS.1986

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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