WWI Experience of Cpl. Joe R. Robinson
1918
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In this World War I account, Corporal Joe Robinson describes his experience at the front. Robinson, a member of the 142nd Infantry Regiment Band, was part of the clean-up crew, picking up U.S. Government property left by soldiers. He only experienced the front when "he was detailed to go get us some pistols," and then was hit by a "G2 can explosion."
This document comes from a collection of "Personal War Experiences" that WWI servicemen were asked to write after their return from the front during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The men were personnel of the 36th Division – known as the Lone Star Division, formed from the Texas and Oklahoma National Guard – of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).
This document comes from a collection of "Personal War Experiences" that WWI servicemen were asked to write after their return from the front during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The men were personnel of the 36th Division – known as the Lone Star Division, formed from the Texas and Oklahoma National Guard – of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF).
This primary source comes from the Records of the American Expeditionary Forces (World War I).
National Archives Identifier: 77426425
Full Citation: Personal Experience of World War I from Cpl. Joe R. Robinson; 1918; Robinson Joe R. Cpl. 142nd Inf. Band 36th Division 1918, 236.33.61; Records of Divisions, 1917 - 1920; Records of the American Expeditionary Forces (World War I), Record Group 120; National Archives at College Park, College Park, MD. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/wwi-robinson, March 17, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
