World War, 1914-1918 -- Correspondence.
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Card from Bell Telephone System to John S. Miller, 1921-10
Sympathy card from John S. Miller's co-workers at Bell Telephone.
Letter from J.O. Miller to his father, 1918-05-01
Written from Camp Travis, Texas. "...Everything is about the same here, and it gets kind of old too. However, I have a good job now. I am Supply Sgt. and mechanic for the Liaison School which is a school for the whole division for the purpose of learning the different branches of services, the use of Signal Corps Works, that takes in all officers and men in Camp Travis...."
Letter from J.O. Miller to his father, 1918-06-13
Sent from Camp Mills, New York. "Please wire me $5 tonight. Will write you...."
Letter from J.O. Miller to his father, 1918-06-13
Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association 'With the Colors' letterhead. "...I am a long way from home and no money so I wired you for $5.00 so I could buy some tobacco before it is too late...some country up this way, however it is kind of cool yet...my new address will be...Sgt. Jno. O. Miller, Co. C. 315th Field Signal Battalion, Signal Corps NA, AEF."
Letter from J.O. Miller to his father, 1918-09-30
"...I am just back from the front in a hospital. Had [poison]. All OK now and expect to [be] back on the front soon...So far it has been quite ann experience for us. I have rode in cattle boats, box cars, trucks, and walked from place to place...I lost my chum a few days ago. A shell hit him while he stood with his hand on my shoulder in a trench...I sure miss my friend. War is hell...."
Note from Jane Douglas Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution to the Miller family, 1921-10
Note of sympathy.
Postcard from J.O. Miller to his father, 1918-06
"Dear Dad, I am traveling. Will write soon. Everything looks good along the country. Fine crops."