June 25, 1918, Picardy, France – A scathing letter from the front lines has exposed a shocking truth about the distribution of cigarettes to Allied soldiers. Corporal R.A. Pyterman, a New Yorker and Special Deputy Superintendent of Banks before enlisting, wrote a heart-wrenching message to the New York Sun, revealing the stark reality faced by his fellow soldiers.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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