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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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you all to pieces.

Sick of it? Sick of the feel of khaki, Sick of the gun Sick of the sight of squads left and squads right We're never done. Sick of the whole bloomin' army -generals down, Want to walk with my thumbs in my vest Back home in town. - - - - - - - - - Want to get back to the girlie Kiss her again, Hang up my hat in a neat little flat -She can say when Sick of the smell of billets, Sick of the chow. Want to quit France, and put on long pants -Want to go now. - - - - - - - - - - What's that? Mail? I got two letters! Gimme 'em quick! From Mother and Dad; "If your living we're glad." Tell me to stick! Another one, yes -- from girlie! What's it about? "Its tough about war, and your worth waiting for!" Guess I'll snap out.

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Them’s my sentiments, dearest.

Moving in a few days. Hopeing you are well and savin’ up on pep. I am your ever lovin’ honey boy. Will write again from Brest.

With loads of love and kisses Yours as ever. Pvt. Lewis J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engineers American Army of Occupation Mayschoss, Germany

A.P.O. 715.

P.S. Don’t stop writing as I’ll get your mail at New York.

Lewis

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Soldiers Mail

Pvt. L.J.Ashley Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs. Mayschoss, Germany

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

Censor's mark: A.E.F. PASSED AS CENSORED A. 3189

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

Miss Mildred Neher 316 Ave 64 Los Angeles, U.[SA]

Censor's mark: A.E.F. Passed as Censored

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April, 14, 1919 Brest, France

Dearest Sweetheart Aldine

Good news dear, I'm at Brest, port of embarkation, waiting to load on the boat. Some news, eh? Received your letter dated March, 17. Now sweetheart don't feel bad about my not receiving your mail, as I'll soon be with you, girlie, and we won't need any mail will we?

Apr. 16. Didn't get to send this off so will finish. Have loaded on the United States Cruiser Pueblo, and will leave tomorrow noon. Will land in New York about the 28th. Am sending this by way of the Levinthian which will reach port about five days ahead of us. Will write again from New York.

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