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Lewis J Ashby Letters

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Twenty-seven letters written by Private Lewis J. Ashby to his girlfriend Mildred A. Neher while serving in France, and occupied Germany. Lewis J. Ashby (sometimes spelled Louis in military documents) served with the 2nd Battalion of the 117th Engineers during World War I. This battalion was recruited at the outbreak of the war for immediate active service as combat engineers who performed the dangerous work of building roads, bridges, and putting up barb wire, often while under enemy fire. The 2nd Battalion was the first complete unit from California to see active service in France and the only one to serve through all of the campaigns on all of the important fronts.

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Knights of Columbus Oversease Service

Two American Flags crossed over the Knights of Columbus logo

On Active Service with American Expeditionary Forces A.P.O.

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it with you. I am having some pictures taken and will send it to you as soon as finished.

Give my love to mother. Hopeing my wonderful girl is well and happy. I remain your lover.

With tons of love and kisses

Pvt. Lewis J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs. Amer. Ex. Forces. A.P.O. 715.

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Soldiers Mail

Envelope Imprint: AM. EX. F. Knights of Columbus OVERSEAS SERVICE FROM

Pvt. L.J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs.

Postmark: Long Beach, Cal. Feb 18 6 - PM 1918

Postmark: U.S. Army Post Office Jan 27 4 PM M.P.E.S. 1919 Stamp: AEF Passed As Censored A. 4306 O.K. J N M E 1 Lt Clios

Miss Mildred Neher Garvanza L.A. U.S.A.

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Two American Flags crossed over the Knights of Columbus logo

On Active Service with American Expeditionary Forces A.P.O. 715

Date Jan, 16, 1919

My Dearest Sweetheart "Mildred,"

Dearest I'm still in Limoges and don't know if I'll ever get out. Haven't had any mail so can't write much. I mailed you the picture I told you I was having taken. I am feeling fine and hope my girlie is the same. Since last writing I have moved to another hospital in this town. Here each division is formed into a company and we go thru the regular routine of an army camp. These companies are called casual companies. Hopeing to see you soon. I remain as ever Your lover

Pvt. Lewis J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs. A.P.O. 715

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Stamp: A.E.F. PASSED AS CENSORED A. 4306 O.K. J. N. McKay 1 Lt Clem

Postmark: U.S. ARMY POST OFFICE M.F.E.S. Jan 25 4 PM 1919

Stamped: Feb 2 31918

Postmark: LONG BEACH, CAL. Feb 8 6 PM 1919

Stamp: AM. EX. F Knights of Columbus Overseas Service

From L.J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs

Miss Mildred A. Neher Garvanza, L.A.

402 East 1st St Long Beach, Calif. U.S.A.

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Knights of Columbus Oversease Service

Two American Flags crossed over the Knights of Columbus logo

On Active Service with American Expeditionary Forces A.P.O. 715

Date Jan. 26, 1919

My Deares of Dears "Dude;"

Bonjour my cheri. Im saying "bonswar" to Limoges as I've requested to be returned to the company instead of being sent home in a casual company. I didn't feel like coming back and leave the bunch still over here. So the next time I write I'll probably be somewhere along the Rhine. I guess I'd better buy a Bosche dictionary and start learning how to parlevou Allemans. Say by the time I get back I'll probably be talking three languages. You had better start learning German so when I get back and start talking in three

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