Personal Narrative Manuscript/Mixed Material Photo, Print, Drawing John Joseph Brennan Collection
Veterans History Project Service Summary:
- War or Conflict: World War, 1914-1918
- Branch of Service: Army
- Unit of Service: 102nd Engineer Train
- Location of Service: France; Belgium
- Highest Rank: Specialist
- Collection Number: AFC/2001/001/282
An enlistee, John J. Brennan joined the Army anticipating a grand adventure. Instead, during his time in combat in France and Belgium, he endured endless mud and rain, shellings, and mustard gas attacks, as well as the inescapable body lice known as "cooties." His memoir reflects the stoicism and dry wit that he maintained throughout his time on the battlefield. As well, he discusses his work as a saddler; unlike most World War I soldiers, he experienced the war from atop a horse.
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About this Item
Title
- John Joseph Brennan Collection
Names
- Brennan, Jane E.
- Brennan, John Joseph
Home State
- New York (State)
Headings
- - Brennan, John Joseph
- - World War, 1914-1918 -- Personal Narratives
- - United States. Army.
Repository
- Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Gender
- Male
Status
- veteran
Service History
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World War, 1914-1918
- Branch of Service: Army
- Unit of Service: 102nd Engineer Train
- Location of Service: France; Belgium
- Highest Rank: Specialist
- Dates of Service: 1917-1919
- Military Status: veteran
Materials
- Manuscript: Clippings [1 item] -- (collected unknown)
- Manuscript: Military papers (orders, personnel/201 files, etc) [1 item] -- Mixed (handwritten and typewritten documents) (collected 1919-04-03)
- Manuscript: Memoirs [1 item] -- Typewritten document (collected 1982)
- Photograph: Photocopy of Photographic Print [1 item] -- Photograph (collected unknown)
Collection Number
- AFC/2001/001/282
Cite as
- John Joseph Brennan Collection (AFC/2001/001/282), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress
Online Format
- image