The Birmingham age-herald., 1918-08-14
Letter From Man
 With the 167th

To the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 In clipping from the Mobile regis ter received this date I notice that Gov ernor Henderson seems to think that the people of Alabama have the 167th regi- ment of infantry fixed too deeply in their minds, and that the full and general credit" which has been given us is an injustice to others over here from Ala bama
 Many of the officers are at a loss to understand why the governor should take this stand. but it is a well established fact that prior to our departure the gov ernor did not visit us to wish us God speed; this was quite contrast to oth- CT regiments of the Rainbow division who were showered with attentions from their state officials even up to the eve of their departure. This little oversight however, has been more than made up for by the masses of the people from Alabama.
 The 167th infantry, as it stands today with Col William P. Screws at its head is one of the best known and most ef- ficient regiments in France This regi- ment is known throughout France as the Alabamians, although 1t has been added to by officers and men from every state
 
 it to any combat organization in the world. It is an honor to be member of this regiment, which has been com plimented by the highest French, Brit ish and American officials.
 The 167th has made good and some of it's members have been commended for deeds of bravery and heroism that should live as long as the memory of Alabama s noble sons remain sacred to their native
 -f Ifr@A T not a few of the officers volunteered and requested that they be transferred to this regiment, which had been picked country in a foreign land. shrdlupupu from among many for immediate overseas service-ther's was the desire to be among the first to serve their country in a foreign land. At the time We came over conditions were much worse for the American soldier in France than they will ever be again, and the spirit with which the officers and men met these conditions should be a source of pride to all who know and love them.
 We are not envious of any glory, or praise, other men from Alabama may receive; they are our brothers from our mother state and we know that they will do their bit as well and nobly as any of Alabamas splendid sons. but we do object to any word, or act which may have the tendency tO snluliHizc the ioVe and esteem which the people of Alabama may have for their eldest son-the regi- ment which was among the first to serve in this great war.
 While we love Alabama Our own; our native land," with love that will never die. at the same time We realize that we are not only Alabamians but Ameri- cans banded together with our noble all lies for a single purpose. the common cause of humanity, Ito make the world safe for democracy and our loved ones.
 To our friends and loved ones we would say that we hope no word, or deed. of ours will ever cause you to love us less for your love and encouragement can heln us more than any honors the al lied nations could ever bestow upon us.
 We know not swhat our fate may be in the next few months, but we know that up to the present time we have made good, we are proud of 1t. and with fine continued encouragement from loved ones at home. and with iod's help. we will continue to make good Oh. you dear people of Alabama, never let you' enthusiasm, encouragement and love for this regiment grow less!
 Ny part in this organization has been . most humble one. and feel that there