The following anonymous letter was submitted to Mr. Mangham, the paper’s news editor. He closed his letter by calling himself, “Just A Doughboy.”

Anonymous solder writing about importance of all military branches. Signed, Just A Doughboy Sat, Mar 3, 1945 – 6 · The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com

In response to “Just A Doughboy” the following letter was submitted by Oliver Osbon, who was stationed in France. He signed his reply, “American Dough.”

Letter from Private Oliver O. Osbon in response to American Doughboy Sat, May 12, 1945 – 1 · The Richland Beacon-News (Rayville, Louisiana, United States of America) · Newspapers.com