WWI Experience of Pvt. Dave L. Faris
1918
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In this World War I account, Private Dave L. Faris describes how, as a runner, he had 15 minutes to deliver a very important message about an attack. He ran a quarter of a mile through the "enemy’s bursting shells." His journey back was even more harrowing as he searched for his unit which had started on the attack.
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: 77420053
Full Citation: Personal Experience of World War I from Pvt. Dave L. Faris; 1918; Faris, Dave L. Pvt. 141st Inf. Co. I 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://docsteach.org/documents/document/wwi-faris, March 27, 2025]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.
