Moyer, Kennith H., (fl. 1943-1945) to Leonard Eugene Graeff
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.045 Author/Creator: Moyer, Kennith H., (fl. 1943-1945) Place Written: Camp Sibert, Alabama Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 March 1943 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope ; 26.7 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy
One letter from Kennith Moyer to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated March 20, 1943. Kenneth responds to Leonard's request to know more about where he is located asserting that "to put it mildly and avoid cuss words this is a hell hole. Hotness, no grass - just rain and mud." He notes the food is "scarce and horrible." The barracks are heated by one coal stove at each end. 260 men in his company are tasked with cleaning mud off of everything with only two faucets. Kenneth writes "So far the conclusion I have made is this to be a good soldier a man should have twelve arms and no brain...The moral is keep the hell out, keep the hell out, keep the hell out of the army." On the reverse side of the letter Kenneth included a drawing of his camp including the mess hall, barracks, and other buildings. He concludes his letter with "Here's to 100 years of war (see Im losing my mind)" Signed "Moyer."
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