Veterans Day is observed every November 11th in the United States. It marks the end of fighting in World War I, the war that was supposed to end all wars, and honors our nation’s military veterans. Here at the Unwritten Record, we share a lot of records related to military history and those who have served in the military. Here’s a roundup of posts from the last year that you may have missed:
The Civil War
Alexander Gardner’s Photographs of the Civil War
Civil War Maps from the Army Corps of Engineers Now Digitized
World War I
“Hello Girls” – Women Telephone Operators during WWI
Spotlight: The Harlem Hellfighters Return Home
“…her loss remains unknown…” : The Mysterious Disappearance of the USS Cyclops (AC-4)
World War II
Spotlight: US Air Force World War II Photography
General
Life-Saving Stations of Maryland: Drawings from RG 26, Maps and Plans for Lifesaving Stations
Celebrate Nurses Week with the Military Nurse
Sinking the Fleets of World War I
My grand uncle, Paul H Maynard fought in the 26th Yankee Division WW1. I have dozens of letters written by him from the battlefields in France. The American Battle Monument Commission created a 24 minute documentary featuring some of Paul’s Letters. The film is Never Forgotten and can be seen on You Tube. Paul was selected to be the face of all the soldiers killed in WW1.
He died the last hours of the war and was considered the last soldier from Connecticut killed in the war.
His last letter written to his brother (my grandfather) ended with,“ Write often and don’t forget your old chum”.
“Don’t forget your old chum”. That is what Veteran’s Day is all about. We must remember the sacrifices of so many.
Rick Maynard