Find A ProjectSign Up To TranscribeSign In
EN
DeutschEnglishEspañolFrançaisPortuguês

Lewis J Ashby Letters

ReadAboutContentsHelp
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.

Pages

81
Indexed

81

(4)

day trip and we were served a fine lunch by the Y.M.C.A.

To My Valentine

Just a year ago today I sent you a kiss from France. Yes, the thing arrived in May -That was just a circumstance. Now the mails are working better, Soldiers drilling stiff as starch, And you may receive this letter (And the sender) late in March.

Well dearest, I'm keeping a heart full of love for you and think of you all day. I'm feeling fine and hope my sweetheart is the same. So confine all the California sunshine in your soul and prepare for winder weather, for I'm coming [letter ends at this point]

Last edit almost 5 years ago by California State Library
82
Indexed

82

Letterhead: AMERICAN Y.M.C.A. logo ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

March, 10, 1919 Mayschoss, Germany

My Dearest Sweetheart "Dude,"

If good news, dear, we've been slated to sail for home in the early part of next month. So expect me home sometime in May.

Mother writes that you call-ed the other day and delivered my picture. I want to thank you and your brother for your trouble. Also Mildred dear, you did a greater service for me by cheering Mother up by your winning ways and happy smiles. Dearest, I'm going to ask you to do a wonderful service for me if you will.

Will you, dear girlie, when ever time permits, call on my Mother and try to cheer her up?

Last edit over 4 years ago by California State Library
83
Complete

83

Letterhead: AMERICAN Y.M.C.A. logo ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

(2)

She's had some very trying circumstances and conditions to contend with and you can hardly realize how much your presence helps to make her load lighter. If you'll do this for me sweetness I'll love you all the more, ifs its possible for me to love you more than I do.

We are building mess halls for the Infantry and putting up portable sleeping baracks.

Now, precious, don't you worry about your soldier boy as he's being well taken care of by the government and the only hard-ship that I am gong thru is waiting, waiting and waiting for sailing orders that will bring me back to you. I am glad

Last edit over 4 years ago by California State Library
84
Indexed

84

Letterhead: AMERICAN Y.M.C.A. logo ON ACTIVE SERVICE WITH THE AMERICAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE

(3)

my girlie is enjoying her work, as that is really the only kind of job to have, one that you really enjoy preforming.

I have planted here a great big kiss for [large open space here] my sweetheart, my girl of the golden West. It's for you, my own, from far away Germany, from your lover who is patiently waiting for the opportunity to be with you again.

From your lover

Pvt. Lewis J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs. American Army of Occupation Mayschoss, Germany

A.P.O. 715

Last edit over 4 years ago by California State Library
85
Indexed

85

Postmark: SOLDIERS MAIL [other illegible]

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Army of Occupation

from: Pvt. L.J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs. Mayschoss, Germany

Miss Mildred Neher 316 Ave 64 Los Angeles, Calif. U.S.A.

Stamped: PASSED AS CENSORED signature: O.K. T. Wasson Lt. 117 Eng.

Last edit almost 5 years ago by California State Library
Displaying pages 81 - 85 of 105 in total