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December 25, 1918
Keowee Courier
Walhalla, Pickens, Oconee County, Pickens County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
Frank Alexander receives a letter from his son, Sgt. Robert Alexander, confirming he is safe despite prior reports of being wounded. He reports that most Pickens boys in Co. K, 118th Infantry, emerged from fighting unscathed, except for minor cases with Sgt. Roy Chapman and Corpl. Wm. Turner.
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Robert Alexander Safe.
Frank Alexander received a letter from his son, Sergt. Robert Alexander, Tuesday, stating that he was o. k. It had previously been reported that he was wounded a second time.
He stated that all of the Pickens boys of Co. K. 118th Infantry, came through without any wounds, except Sergt. Roy Chapman and Corpl. Wm. Turner, and he felt sure that these two would get through without any marks.
He also stated that Corpl. Farmer and Private Stewart went through the most severe fighting without a scratch.
There were only seventeen in his company that were so lucky.
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Frank Alexander received a letter from his son, Sergt. Robert Alexander, Tuesday, stating that he was o. k. It had previously been reported that he was wounded a second time.
He stated that all of the Pickens boys of Co. K. 118th Infantry, came through without any wounds, except Sergt. Roy Chapman and Corpl. Wm. Turner, and he felt sure that these two would get through without any marks.
He also stated that Corpl. Farmer and Private Stewart went through the most severe fighting without a scratch.
There were only seventeen in his company that were so lucky.
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What sub-type of article is it?
Survival
Personal Triumph
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Survival
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Robert Alexander
Safe Soldier
Pickens Boys
118th Infantry
Wartime Letter
Unscathed Fighting
What entities or persons were involved?
Robert Alexander
Frank Alexander
Roy Chapman
Wm. Turner
Farmer
Stewart
Story Details
Key Persons
Robert Alexander
Frank Alexander
Roy Chapman
Wm. Turner
Farmer
Stewart
Event Date
Tuesday
Story Details
Sgt. Robert Alexander writes to his father confirming he is safe and unwounded, contrary to reports. Most Pickens men in Co. K, 118th Infantry survived severe fighting without wounds, except minor cases for Sgt. Roy Chapman and Corpl. Wm. Turner; only 17 in company unscathed.