The Little River news., 1919-04-09
greatest and most eventful year of my

greatest and most eventfu1 year of my life without a scratch or scar to show for 1t. The first of 1918 found me in a hospital in Texas, the end of 1918 found me walking post number 1 on the Moselle river in Germany. Little did I think in January IS I would be treading German soil in December IS. However, now, as l look back on the months between I see very readily that was but the inevitable that Ger many should fall within the year.
 I have not been mere spectator of the World Drama either. I fought at Chateau Thiery, in the first phase of the great counter attack in July that started the tide of battle in favor of the allies. I fought in the Cham pagne battle along the Vesle River just west of Fishes; fought in the Saint Michiel drive, and I fought in two phases of the great Argonne Mouse offensive; went over the top on the first day of this battle, September 26, and came out October 20th. I have had some narrow personal escapes; I went into battle northwest of Chateau Thiery in the early dawn with 34 men. When noon came only nine effectives remained, I being among the nine. I had two comrades 1 killed in the same hole by enemy snipers. They bled all over me and I lay as if I were dead too to keep from drawing fire. I slept in hole beside comrade whose hole was over feet away. A three-inch shell went into his hole, passing through him and killing him instantly while the shell never even exploded. This happened while was sleeping and never knew of 1t until day. went up with one platoon as runner for the con- pany commander. I had two other men with me as runners too, both of them were casuals before we reached our destination or in less than one
 hour. Have been in two buildings when they were struck by heavy shells, killing some each time. Was shot through my leggins barely burn ing the skin, and I was struck on the point of my shoulder by flying shrap- ner. It nearly knocked me down and made black spot from my elbow to shoulder. I've seen many ugly sights and seen some heroism. As I say l am lucky to be o. k., with the exper- fences I've had, provided my health is not impaired, but certainly do not count on having to endure any such experiences again.
 Now this may seem rather boasting to you but all have said is true and the fact is 'tis not half all either. One of every six who came across with me in our company are now occu- pying graves in France. Either killed out right. died of wounds, or of dis ease contracted while in line of duty. So you see 'tis nothing for me to boast of as many of them were among my closiest friends.
 Perhaps you have already heard of my good fortune in being sent on de- tached service to school here in Paris. I believe l. fully realize the importance of the opportunity and SO am deter mined to do my best. Three men were selected from my regiment, captain, l a lieutenant and I. I feel myself honOred for the order said that only those who had had at least two years college work, and the very best of military reputation would be eligible. I was greatly disappointed on my ar rival here to find that the courses l intended to take were given only in French. We'll. I am no good at barley vous. Nearly every American found the same thing. So am taking all most exclusively French with Econo- mical Geography. The work is not hard to me and expect to make it ok. was sorry to hear of you having the flu. hope that long before you re- ceive this you will be entirely recov- cred. receive letters from Emmett regularly but have never seen him or any one else I know sine I came over here.
 have seen most of the big men of the League of Nations Conference. receive $3.0O per day while here to defray expenses. This is outside the usual pay too. shall be here til July. Now I want to hear from you. Give my best regards to Maude and Walter.
 Yours,
 George Green Jr.
 Care Army Educational Commission, 76 Rue du Touburg St. Horore. Sor- bornne Detachment, Paris, France.