Writings1910-1926

Henry arrived in a French camp, ready to report to the trenches on Nov. 11, 1918. Armistice Day.

When Henry applied for Social Security in his later years, he told them the whole story.

Henry Lorang served in the 247th Expeditionary Forces in England during WWI. He saved over 250 letters from this time. These letters are in the process of being typed, thanks to students from both WSU and U of Idaho.

When John was away in 1918, Charles was the only son left on the farm. The girls helped out when they could.

Marguerite Tobin was Henry Lorang’s fiance’ in 1916. Here she mentions her love of painting.

Excerpt from letter John wrote to Henry one winter day. “This morning the 23rd it is snowing and it has snowed all last night, and it is a most beutyfull scene to look out and see the snow on the trees, it’s about the nicest I ever saw. that is something you cant see now.”

Henry continued his note on the back, with a promise of a reward if it was returned to him.

John and Mary Lorang write home.