Comments on: Somewhere in the Neptune Sector, 10/16/1918

By: worldwar1letters

worldwar1letters — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 04:41:32 +0000

Hi Myscha:
Unfortunately the Flu did finally catch up to the 26th Division during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive and took its share of casualties among all ranks. Happily, Sam was spared from it although his system was undoubtedly still compromised by the gassing he had previously received. However, his family back in Boston was also very much in harms way during September-November 1918. It’s hard to imagine the carnage that this disease caused in such a short period of time. Please refer to the page “Sam’s References Explained” for more information.

Best Regards,
Rich

By: Myscha Aiken

Myscha Aiken — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 22:21:46 +0000

Pip pip Sam!, I’ve heard about a particularly nasty flu which has been doing the rounds. Thinking you have enough to cope with already, I hope the bugs leave you alone. Perhaps they will focus their attentions on the hun?

By: worldwar1letters

worldwar1letters — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 12:40:07 +0000

Dear Readers:
Please refer to the page “Sam’s References Explained” for an entry on the Service Flags displayed with blue and gold stars on the Home Front. The blue star represented loved ones serving in harm’s way, the gold star represented those killed in action. Understandably, a blue star was good enough for Sam. Also see a reference entry for the Spanish Flu which is the “new disease” Sam and the boys hear is spreading around the United States.

Regards,
REL