The biggest thing in a soldier's life: is the letter that comes from home

lyric by Robert F. Roden ; music by Edward G. Nelson. For voice and piano. Cover title. "The theme and title of this song was suggested by an article in the New York American by K.C.B. and the song is respectfully dedicated to him by special permission." Advertisement for other songs: p. [4] Cover illustration: wounded soldier thinking of home / EE Walton.

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Original record: The biggest thing in a soldier's life: is the letter that comes from home
Collection: World War I Sheet Music
Usage: Collection is open for research.
Rights Statement: No Copyright - United States
Creator(s): F.B. Haviland Pub. Co. (New York, N.Y.) (publisher)
Nelson, Ed G., 1866- (composer)
Roden, Robert F., 1874-or 5-1934 (lyricist)
Walton, E. E. (illustrator)
Subject(s): EE Walton
Family relationships
Popular music
Soldiers
Songs and music
United States
World War, 1914-1918
Type: notated music

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