All for Heaven, Hell, Or Hoboken
by Clair Merchant Pfennig
"The World War I Diary and Letters of Clair M. Pfennig, Flash Ranger, Company D, 29th Engineers, A.E.F"
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All for Heaven, Hell, Or Hoboken by Clair Merchant Pfennig
Details
War:
World War I
Perspective:
Engineers
Military Unit:
US Army
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
264
Published Date:
1998
ISBN13:
9780966682106
Summary
This book presents the firsthand World War I experiences of Clair M. Pfennig, who served with Company D, 29th Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces. Through his personal diary entries and letters, Pfennig documents his service as a Flash Ranger, a specialized role involving the detection and location of enemy artillery through visual observation of gun flashes. The collection provides an intimate glimpse into daily military life, combat operations, and the personal thoughts of an American soldier during the Great War, offering valuable historical insight into this often overlooked military specialty.
