Papers, 1918-1919.

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Papers, 1918-1919.

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Papers, 1918-1919, consists mostly of photographs of the Polar Bears, part of the American North Russia Expeditionary Forces, U.S. Army Infantry, 339th, and Russians at Archangel (Russia). Photographs include views of the American camp, group and individual portraits of Americans and Russians, a surgery, and Russian laundresses. Also included is Garneau's correspondence, June 25, 1918-July 12, 1919, to his family and girlfriend, Florence. He noted his unit's travel plans, his health, some training and social activities, the weather, travel and living conditions in Russia, and news of his family and friends.

.25 cubic ft. (in 1 box) : ill.

Clarke Historical Library

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United States. Army. Infantry, 339th

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Garneau, Joseph

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Garneau was the son of Theodore Garneau of Cadillac (Mich.). He trained in Camp Custer (Mich.), while serving as a Private in Company D, 340th Infantry, Telegraph Battalion in 1918. His unit was then sent to Archangel (Russia) where he became part of Company A, 339th Infantry (Polar Bears). Garneau served in Archangel from Oct. 1918 to June 1919. In early April 1919 Garneau underwent an operation for piles. The back of both of his legs were severely burned on a hot water bottle following the sur...