Ole B. Berg was drafted into the U.S army and served as a private in France during World War One. He served in the battle in Argonne Forest and St. Mihiel and suffered "shell shock." He returned to Trondhjem, Minnesota Rice County in May of 1919.
Letter with envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg, Camp Upton, New York and forwarded to 305 Field Artly with no return address, written by his cousin Thea Berg.
Letter with envelope to Ole B. Berg, Batt. B. 305th F.A., American Ex Forces from John O. Berg, Northfield, Minnesota. Includes a Christmas Package Coupon.
This sound clip highlights the Simon and Thorbojn (Roe-Lien) Olson family of Stokes Twp. The Roseau County Historical Society prepared this radio script to share county history through broadcasts on KJ102 FM in Roseau. The topics highlight the history of Roseau County and the people that lived there.
Envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg at Camp Upton, New York. He was transferred to American Expeditionary Force, Postmaster New York; a two page letter, in Norwegian, from father, John O. Berg, Northfield, Minnesota; and three page letter, in Norwegian, from mother, Mrs. John O. Berg.
Letter with envelope to Ole B. Berg, Batt. B. 305th F.A., American Ex Forces from sister Ella (Mrs. Carl Warn) in Clodford, Alberta, Canada. Includes enclosed address for John H. Tewes.
Letter with envelope addressed to Ole B. Berg, Camp Upton, New York from sister Ella (Mrs. Carl Warn) in Clodford, Alberta, Canada. Includes a newspaper clipping.