The Autobiography of Albert Heim

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Memories of Albert Heim - Index

Archived here is the autobiography of Albert Heim, transcribed by George Francy. We have decided to keep the text in its original form as Mr. Heim wrote it. Please remember that English was his second language.

Part I - Early Days, Immigration, and Start of Army Career

• My thoughts and reflections as of now
• Childhood and School Days
• A golden opportunity
• The thought of leaving home and getting ready for the trip
• Farewell to home and loved ones and the trip through Germany to Hamburg
• Crossing the Atlantic
• Life with my relatives in the U.S.A.
• The beginning of World War I and the changes it wrought in my life
• Growing into manhood
• The beginning of my army career

Part II - World War I

• First World War
• Our first days in France
• Alsace Lorraine - - A taste of the real thing
• Alsace Lorraine - - A taste of the real thing (continued)
• Alsace Lorraine - - A taste of the real thing (continued)