World War I Collection

(2) Here's a good parody on "You wore a Tulys, that we sing. You pushed a shovel, a short handled shovel. And I swung a great big pick; It was then we built fences, dug dug-outs and trenches, And the dirt was flying thick. When you got your job done, they'd find you another one, So it didn't pay to be too quick; The front rank a shovel, a short handled shovel. The rear rank a great big pick.

I'll write my "Dude" a nice long letter as soon as we get out. Hopeing you are in the best of health and having the time of your life at the beach. I remain your soldier boy lover.

P.S. This is a German envelope!

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

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Give my love to Mother, and say hello for me to Dot, Wheeler, Mrs. Cook, Grandma & Grandpa and any other of our mutual freinds you meet.

I am feeling fine and hopeing you are the same

I remain your Soldier boy

Write Soon

Lover Pvt. Lewis J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs. A.P.O. #715 Am. E.F.

OK D D Gaumua Lt

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I've subscribed for a book of A.E.F. Verses thinking you'd like to receive them. The enclosing clipping explains all.

Well sweetheart business is pretty dull so will close shop for today. Give my love to Mother, & Gdma. With bags, boxes, sacks, etc. full of love and kisses.

I remain as ever your lover Pvt. Lewis J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs.

Amer. Ex. Forces A.P.O. 715

JJM

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. Limoges France

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I like to listen when French girls talk Though I'm weak on the "Parlez-vous," But the language of youth in every land Is somehow about the same. And I've learned the regular code of shrugs And they seem to know what I say But the voice of the girl that goes straight to my heart Is my girl in the U.S.A.

Hopething to hear from my sweetheart "Dude" I remain Your lover

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

Leroy Christy Capt. C A Li

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 Limoges, France

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I mailed you a box which ought to have reached you about Xmas. If you will let me know what you'd like, I send you something as often as possible for nothing too good for my sweetheart.

Will close for this time. As ever your faithful lover. Pvt. Lewis J. Ashby Co. F 117 Reg. Engrs. Amer. Ex. Forces A.P.O. 117

P.S. Give mother my love. With love Lewis