Contributed by Maine Historical Society
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Herbert Cobb was one of three brothers recruited by the army to serve in World War I in 1917. Herbert and his brother William both served overseas during the course of the war. Herbert's twin brother, Sumner, was the only of the three to remain stateside.
Herbert's last letter home to his mother is dated October 7, 1918, six days before his death on October 14, and tragically just one month short of the armistice on November 11. Herbert was serving as a Lieutenant in the 103rd U.S. Infantry when he was killed. In the letter, Herbert expresses his apologies to his mother for not writing frequently and recounts current events of his work.
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About This Item
- Title: Herbert Cobb's last letter home, France, 1918
- Creator: Herbert Gray Cobb
- Creation Date: 1918-10-07
- Subject Date: 1918-10-07
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Locations:
- FR
- Woodfords, Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Dimensions: 21 cm x 16 cm
- Local Code: Coll. 2824, Box 1/4
- Collection: Cobb brothers World War I correspondence
- Object Type: Text
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