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From Fred J. Bowar
Army Navy YMCA With the
Colors Somewhere in
England June 18 1918
Dear Father,
We have finally got across.
I suppose you have got the card that I got
safely across. In spite of all the talk of
seasickness, I failed to get sick. I like the
ocean. I wish that I were in the navy; that
would be fine.
It is sure a fine country
over here. The whole country is green with trees
and shrubbery. This is as fine a country as I
ever saw. There are few automobiles to be seen
The trains are very small and cute. The cars are
only about half as large as those in the U.S.
Tell Charley that Hans
Larsen, who used to be in Chamberlain, is in
this company.
I have seen the ruins of
several old castles.
It is hard to understand the talk
of some of these Englishmen; otherwise, they are
very much like Americans. The climate here seems
to be a little bit cold. It is quite cold at
night.
I wish you would have Charley
write, and tell the kids hello. I do not get a
great deal of time to write. My letters will al
be censored so I cannot mention dates, names or
places. Tell Mr. and Mrs. Martin hello.
I have been in good health
since I have been in the army. The YMCA is sure
a fine thing here. Well, I must close,
Your Son,
Pvt. Fred J. Bowar
Co. L 355 Inf. A. E. F
Via New York
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