Homer White Civil War Biographic Info

The image displays a historical newspaper clipping featuring a letter from Homer White to his mother, written in July 1918. The letter describes White’s experiences near the front line during World War I, mentioning an attack where German forces retreated and surrendered. White details being in a forest for days, moving between locations, and the challenges faced, ensuring his mother of his well-being and reflecting on the hardships of war. This personal account was published in the Risingsun weekly newspaper and has been preserved by his family over generations.