Comments on: The Adventure Unfolds…

By: Anna L. Bristol

Anna L. Bristol — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:29:16 +0000

My research is on 2nd Lieut. Charles William Scott, born in Huron, Ohio, in 1891. He was a casualty on July 29, 1918, Aisne-Marne; Charles was in the 102nd Field Artillery. News of his death did not reach his famly until November of that year. I am attempting to trace his life from the point of leaving home to attending college at Ohio State University, accepting a job with a lumber concern, and enlisting with the 26th Division. It has been an intersting search. This site has been educational and most helpful — thank you! Anna

By: Anna L. Bristol

Anna L. Bristol — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 14:53:26 +0000

There was an article online about a hospital being set up in Boston; it seemed to have been a demonstration of the facility and its capabilities after the Mexican-American war. Thousands of volunteers enlisted as a result of this, and I suppose, speeches by recruiters. The men signed up in Connecticut. This is vague, and I apologize; I thought I bookmarked the article and poof!

Regards,
Anna

By: John Erickson

John Erickson — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 21:49:57 +0000

I have only just begun to scratch the surface of this site, but it looks very intriguing. Thank you for posting a link on James Daly’s site (which is how I got here). Having studied the technology of war for over 40 years, I have more recently been exploring the personal side of war, and I look forward to exploring this treasure trove of first-hand information.

By: Dick Callahan

Dick Callahan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:05:58 +0000

Thanking you for the quick response. I was wondering just how many out there can recall members of 26th DivArty in the fifties as I was member between 1948 to Dec of 1956. Then again between 1980 to 1994. The YD reactivated after the war in 1946 and in all those years some members remained as members for forty years, being forced to retire by age 60. A long time to be in the reserve program of the army. In my case I retired finally after twenty five years at the age of 62.

Cordially again,
Dick Callahan

By: worldwar1letters

worldwar1letters — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:37:02 +0000

Hi Dick:
Welcome and thank you for your service! It is great to hear from readers who have either directly served with the “Yankee” Division or have relatives or ancestors that have served. Please explore the site as there is much information here on the formative and earliest combat experiences of the Division.
Best Regards,
Rich

By: Dick Callahan

Dick Callahan — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:14:33 +0000

My experience with the 26th Yankee Division was somewhat different than that of many others. I was just a kid in High School in Brighton Mass. and it was 1947 on Dec. 3rd when I walked into the Commonwealth Armory, raised my hand and an officer swore me in.

The unit was the 26th Division Artillery (DivArty) I remained in for ten years and twenty years later I joined up again at the age of forty eight. I retired after 25 years of service, retiring as a full time tech. at Fort Devens.

The distinction of being the youngest member when originally joining up and finally retiring as the oldest member may be my claim to fame. Nevertheless the years were great experiences of which I have no regrets. I have always wondered just how many are still around now when myself, at the age of 77 is still going strong, alive and healthy.

Please feel free to write back. Will be glad to share my experience of the past years I served in the guard.

Cordially,
Dick Callahan

By: worldwar1letters

worldwar1letters — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 17:28:11 +0000

Hi Tina:
Thanks so much for the kind words. Sam does indeed marry a few years later. You will have to wait for the Epilogue for that. Em was both Sam’s younger sister and my paternal grandmother, but she died when my Dad was only 9 years old so I never knew her. I understand she played a mean harmonica. Keep on reading!

Best Regards,
Rich

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:55:58 +0000

I love reading Sam’s letters. I found this site while googling ‘Letters from Soldiers WW1′ one day; and have read from the beginning, til now. I check here almost every day, to see if there is anything new. Finally figured out Em is his sister, and not his wife. (He must get married later?) Keep up the good work!

By: worldwar1letters

worldwar1letters — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 10:28:04 +0000

Thanks so much for your kind words! It is always great to hear from readers who find Sam’s words and the site design engaging. It continues to be a great adventure. I am also working on a manuscript of the material for a forthcoming book of the same title, so stay tuned for that. In the meantime, please keep visiting and commenting as Sam has many miles to go before he sleeps…

By: poietes

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