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Marion and Alex Dec 18, 1918 Astoria Oregon
Dec. 17, 1918, Astoria, Oregon. Marion was my great aunt. Alex, my great uncle. He was age 17 or 18 when he enlisted in the 65th Coast Artillery, Astoria unit. He transferred to Field Artillery, Battery E, and served in France at least until Armistice Day, 1918. I have a letter he sent from France in reply to my grandmother. He mentions hearing the shelling at night.
Did it tear at his heart to have to leave his little sisters? Or was he feeling brave and bold to go off on a big adventure to fight?
Marion and Alex Dec 18, 1918 Astoria Oregon
Dec. 17, 1918, Astoria, Oregon. Marion was my great aunt. Alex, my great uncle. He was age 17 or 18 when he enlisted in the 65th Coast Artillery, Astoria unit. He transferred to Field Artillery, Battery E, and served in France at least until Armistice Day, 1918. I have a letter he sent from France in reply to my grandmother. He mentions hearing the shelling at night.
Did it tear at his heart to have to leave his little sisters? Or was he feeling brave and bold to go off on a big adventure to fight?