History of Ambulance Company Number 139 by Various

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Author Various
Title History of Ambulance Company Number 139
Note Written by members of the company.
Contents Organization of Ambulance Company 139 -- Life at Camp Hoel -- Training at Camp Doniphan -- Departure from Camp Doniphan -- The trip across the Atlantic -- Our flying trip through England -- From Southampton to Le Havre -- Our trip through France to Eloyes -- In action on the Wesserling sector -- Ventron -- Le Collet -- The march from Luneville to Benney -- Benney to five trenches -- From five trenches to Senard -- Meuse-Argonne offensive -- Citations and casualties -- The stay in Vaubecourt -- The Verdun front -- Move toward Metz and the armistice -- The first replacements -- Furloughs: Grenoble -- La Bourboule -- The Furloughs at Aix-Les-Baines -- Trip to Marseilles -- A casual in the S.O.S. -- Pershing reviews the 35th Division -- From Cousances to Aulnois -- The home going -- From Aulnois to "civies" -- Fickle women -- Company roster.
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Summary "History of Ambulance Company Number 139" by Various is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the experiences of the men of Ambulance Company Number 139 during their service in World War I. It delves into the recruitment, training, and operations of the company, emphasizing the camaraderie and challenges faced by the soldiers as they navigate the rigors of military life and wartime efforts. The opening of this book provides an insightful account of the formation and early experiences of Kansas Ambulance Company No. 2, which would later become Ambulance Company 139. It details the enthusiastic recruitment process, the training camps at Camp Hoel and Camp Doniphan, and the transition from civilian life to military service. The text vividly captures the initial excitement of the men, their adjustments to army life, the long process of training, and the anticipation of being sent overseas, all while painting a picture of their camaraderie and resolve amidst the upheaval of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class D501: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: World War I (1914-1918)
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Regimental histories -- United States
Subject United States. Army. Ambulance Company, 139th -- History
Subject United States. Army. Ambulance Company, 139th -- Directories
Subject United States. Army -- Transport of sick and wounded
Subject United States. Army -- Medical personnel
Subject United States. Army. Division, 35th -- History
Subject World War, 1914-1918 -- Medical care -- United States
Category Text
EBook-No. 33841
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 7, 2010
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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