Local History Room volunteer researcher Author’s note: In 2018, the United States recognized the centennial of its involvement in World War I.

By November 1918, the United States had been engaged in the Great War for almost 19 months. In that time, more than 1,000 boys and men from Monroe County had joined the service, either through enlistment or the draft.

Author’s note: The United States is recognizing the centennial of its involvement in World War I (April 1917 until the armistice on Nov. 11, 1918).

During our time at the front I was on detailed service with the 125th Reg. as [liaison] between the 125th and 128th. They have non-commissioned officers to carry messages between Regiments.

On April 6, 1917, the United States formally entered World War I. The news was far from surprising. After all, the war had been raging for almost three years, and by 1917, many saw America’s entry as inevitable.

The United States is recognizing the centennial of the United States’ involvement in World War I.

No doubt you have received my card informing you of our safe arrival in France. I enjoyed the trip across fine and dandy.