The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1918-12-12
THE SOLDIER BOYS
Not a Scratch as Yet.

William r. Many. son Of Hon. and
Mrs J. Il. Many, of Plain Dealing
which readers of the Banner Will re-
view with interest. The writer jumps
from one subject to anothers and men,
tons some things not vet spoken of in
any of the soldiers letters we have
seen in print.
This letter was written more than
month ago. hut so was the fighting s,ls-
pended more than month ago: and,
as he had ,lp to that time escaped being
wounded, and was then not at the line
of battle, he must have been spared
altogether. which his many friends will
lie pleased to learn. We trust he will
return to his home as physically tit as
when he left it.
His letter follows below:
Over Here. Noucmber ), 1918.
Ny Dearest Homcfolks:
Another short letter from your far
away soldier boy.
Have been thinking that l would be
able to write you about peace almost
Austria has given up. All that Is left
is Gernrny-and it is matter Of u
few weeks and she will go as the rest.
Last night our regimental band gave
Il liz musical concert in honor of the
Italian troops that We're billeted here.
and. believe me. it was well celebrated.
ais the Italians were enthusiastic over
their late victories. 1t was some sight.
Americans (white and black). French,
Italians all were there. Gee! we had
Il time.
We are moving again tomorrow, hut
dent know where, only south. We are
hoping it will lie to Il larger place than
this, as it is only about the size Of
Benton, La.
Every one here Is in high spirits.
and anXiously waiting to hear the good
news. The German :,irplanes have been
dropping peace propaganda the past
few days. On one side it is printed in
English; OH the other side. in French.
1t GEES to show Germany is anxious to
quit. but hates to surrender as we want
her to.
I've sure been lucky SO far. Have
not received a single wound. and every
one of the 5Sth has--almost all. 1t il
awful to think of our past battles
though we came out victorious every
time.
| will he entitled to wear Il service
cl,evrcn ly next Sunday, having beer
IA, xiv lbs Is .
little gold chevron, and is worn Oh thu
lower left sleeve. We are getting to l.,
veterans. having heen here six months
fought and won three battles Of note
and wen two citations from our com
mander-ill-cbief for bravery. etc.
You never told me who translate,
the French lady'S letter? Was it Ardis
Don't worry about sending me +;
Christmas package. for there will b.
such Il rush and JAM Thanks to on
God above we are way back from til,
lines now and can enjoy ourselves.
As for me. the rest of TIL
section, two serseants and eight pri
Yates. | will send one Of the men gu
few days before Christmas Day an,
have him arrange with Il French fam
lily to have US Il swell dinner cooked
We can buy rabbits. chickens. etc
which are good. All of us will hav
plenty of money. 1t is almost Dime
time now. We have been eating goo
since coming lack from the front :
mashed potatoes, sliced beef. gravy
bread. prunes and coffee This is a
average dinner lately.
Am glad that Ards is doing so we
ut school He will never lie sorry fl
it, for with what little schooling
have. have been able to step up. an
now have ii place that should
proud of. 1t is spoken of by highes
officials as the brains of the Army
The Intelligence Service. YOU remen
Der. | went to school ut Camp Gree
on this subject, and was with the la
talon personnel of this work unit
transferred to Regimental Headqual
tiers.
viii lie SO glad when get to explai
and tell you all Of our work over her
1t will fill column after column, l al
afraid.
Am just hack from dinner. and el
joyed it very much. but AM afraid you
dinner was the best. Hope to be wit
yOu soon.
I-neyer see any Louisiana boys, e,
eept few negroes from Alexandra,
Monroe and Shreveport.
Sergt. WILLIAM r. NANNY,
Headquarters Company. 5Sth Init.
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