Sergeant Major Herbert L. Patrick to Dr. Laurence L. Doggett (January 7, 1916)
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Herbert L. Patrick writes to Dr. Laurence L. Doggett in this type written letter dated January 7, 1916. This missive made it through the censor like freshly cut swiss cheese. Evidence of locations and designations for military units have been removed. Patrick writes about his limited knowledge of the "going ons" at Old Springfield and his outstanding past due tuition payment.
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Herbert L. Patrick (1894-1949) graduated from Reading High School in 1913 and enrolled in Springfield College's secretarial course in 1915. He was enlisted in the 1917 in the engineer corps and later transfered to the calvary. He wrote a riveting account of what maybe the Battle of Soissons July 18-24 (rg104-01-a-01-06-016) to his mother. This battle was notable for driving the Germans back and the French reclaiming much of the territory lost during the May offensive. Unknown to Patrick, the infamous dictator of Nazi Germany, Adolf Hitler was present at the battle of Soissons.
