Fighting for France: 1916


November 15, Escadrille Number 124

He is located in a very misty and rainy climate. He has not received a "machine" yet. Mentions that many old friends have gone since he was last at the front. The Germans have been dropping bombs on clear nights.

December 7, Luxeuil

McConnell comments on Paul Rockwell's wedding. He mentions seeing Marcelle there. He informs her that he is moving to a point on the line nearer to Paris.

December 11, Escadrille Number 124

McConnell writes that he is honored to have been asked to be a witness at Paul's wedding. He has only flown once since his return to the Escadrille.

December 26, Luxeuil

James thanks Marcelle for her Christmas gift of a cigarette case. He also received a cigarette case from Paul A. Rockwell. Witty description of "salvation army" formed by Victor Lufbery and 'Skipper'-- "It ended by Luff holding a wash basin and I shooting holes in it with a revolver."

McConnell letters. November 15, 1916, p.1

November 15, p.1

McConnell letters. November 15, 1916, p.2

November 15, p.2

McConnell letters. December 7, 1916, p.1

December 7, p.1

McConnell letters. December 7, 1916, p.2

December 7, p.2

McConnell letters. December 11, 1916, p.1

December 11, p.1

McConnell letters. December 11, 1916, p.2

December 11, p.2

McConnell letters. December 26, 1916, p.1

December 26, p.1

McConnell letters. December 26, 1916, p.2

December 26, p.2

McConnell letters. December 26, 1916, p.3

December 26, p.3

McConnell letters. December 26, 1916, p.4

December 26, p.4

McConnell photographs. As best man at Paul Rockwell's wedding

As best man at Paul Rockwell's wedding

McConnell artifacts. Cigarette case from Paul A. Rockwell

Cigarette case from Paul A. Rockwell.