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1918-07-12 Harvey Wertz to Mrs. L.A. Wertz Page 2
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my work while I was gone a few days later a shell hit him not 50 ft from supply room and killed him instantly so when I came back I met the Co in an entirely different front and Pat had done all the moving of supplies etc, by himself. I was sure glad to see him again. He is a wild Irishman at time but a damned good bass and certainly understands his business. He worked in G. J. and the 1.0.0.F. building he says I don't know whether he did or not but I think he did. Lieut Newquist is in command of the Co now. I think he will soon be made Capt. He deserves it as he is a five Co. Commander he treats all of us that behave ourselves just as he would his own son. Lieut Ecklund has been promoted to 1st Lieut. He is cousin of Allan Collins. I have heard sgt McNormes made 1st Lieut at school if he did he
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my work while I was gone a few days later a shell hit him not 50 ft from supply room and killed him instantly so when I came back I met the Co in an entirely different front and Pat had done all the moving of supplies etc, by himself. I was sure glad to see him again. He is a wild Irishman at time but a damned good bass and certainly understands his business. He worked in G. J. and the 1.0.0.F. building he says I don't know whether he did or not but I think he did. Lieut Newquist is in command of the Co now. I think he will soon be made Capt. He deserves it as he is a five Co. Commander he treats all of us that behave ourselves just as he would his own son. Lieut Ecklund has been promoted to 1st Lieut. He is cousin of Allan Collins. I have heard sgt McNormes made 1st Lieut at school if he did he
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