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| MANSFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1919
Andrew Earl Cook Andrew is the son of Mrs. N. L. Whittaker, of Canoe Camp Creek, and he was in Luxemburg when his mother last heard from him. He suffered gas during on of the fights and was in the hospital for some time. He has an interesting letter in another place in the Advertiser this week. Andrew Earl Cook Andrew Earl Cook, son of Mrs. N. L. Whittaker. He is in active service overseas and has already received a slight wound on his knee. He enlisted early in the war, being one of those adventurous spirits who are always watching for something to turn up and ready to throw their hats into the ring. Earl is a typical soldier, a big, strong, husky chap, with plenty of the the grit that makes the Yankee soldier feared by the Boche. You will notice that Earl has on his tin lid, and is dressed in his fighting togs. He writes to his mother of the many exciting things going on over there, and of many things of interest. You will find his letter on page seven, along with several other letters from boys across the sea. |
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The following is a letter written to Ward Austin by Andrew Earl Cook,
in France. Earl is a Cone Camp boy.
Somewhere in France, Jan. 6, 1918
Mr. W. L Austin
Mansfield, Penna.
Dear Old Pal;
I received your letter of December 5th; all O. K. on this date,
and believe me I was more than glad to hear from you. Glad to hear
that you are all well. This leaves me the same. Yes, I suppose
it is real cold overe there by now, anyway. It is sure cold here
and we have about 6 inches of snow to contend with. I heard about
you folks renting the Burley farm and I hope that you may do well.
Everything is turning out just as the Bible says it would. We only
have religious services one a week here now, but one can pray to God and
trust in Him if they never had any services. Yes, Ward, I suppose
that young men will be pretty scarce before long if they keep on taking
them But I tell you I think it my duty to stick by the old flag.
For you remember this war is for God as well as for man. And I think
all will be well in the end. I hope Bill J. stays at home.
Yes, there are lots of fellows from out that country that are here now,
I know, But I am proud to say that I was the first one in France.
Too bad we cannot play basketball this winter, but that must
go as it may. Ward, why don’t you write more often? I would
be very glad if you would. How are the folks up in Robbins settlement?
I will have to get busy and write to them. Give my best regards to
the minister, Bro. Detwiler, and to Dan Souders also. Well here’s
wishing you and your wife all the good luck in the world. I must
close, hoping to hear from you soon.
Your old pal,
Pvt. Andrew E. Cook,
Bt.. D. 5th F. A., A. E. F., via N. Y.
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