| This letter is dated January 7, 1919. It is addressed to Tom and Alice. I am guessing that this is Alice Morton since her name appears on other items that I found. Tom could possibly be Thomas Mack--maybe Alice Morton has become the "esteemed Mrs. Thomas Mack?" | ||
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Dear Tom and Alice, Tomorrow we have ruin and desolation and start on our long journey home. As far as the 302 F.A. is concerned the job is done and our part in the great war is over. As long as we stayed among this (?????) and barbed wire the war is something real, after tomorrow all will be just a memory. I wouldn't have missed the big show for anything. Actually being a part of a great army in war is an experience well worth having, but now home sounds mighty good to me. A feller can appreciate comforts of home life after six months in Frog land. Everything has its place and time. Our orders call for embarkation at Bordeaux. When we will actually sail is anybody's guess. Rather think along the first week in February. Nice time of year to cross the ocean but storms won't make much difference to the crowd on our transport. The regiment is a changed animal since getting orders to move. Every man has taken on a new lease of life. Last Sunday I motored up to Rheims (??), one of the most interesting rides I have ever taken. The Cathedral a shell but still beautiful. Reims itself is shot to pieces. The Cathedral being in rather better shape than the rest of the city. Well before long I will be able to tell you about the one or two interesting things I have seen. One nights conversation then you will know as much as I. Love, Bill say Howdy to Dicky and Elenor |
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