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Selection of Lyrics from the Ye A.E.F Hymnal

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This short booklet, "Ye A.E.F Hymnal: A Collection of the Doughboy Lyrics that Smoothed the Road from Hoboken to the Rhine," contains 17 humorous songs collected from the Front. It was published in Nancy, France, in 1918-1919 by Berger-Levrault and originally sold for 3.75 francs. The booklet was purchased and returned home by Lt. James A. Royer of the 9th Aero Squadron.

In the photos above, full lyrics are shown for the songs "I Wanna Go Home" and "Those Ancient Knights in Days of Yore."

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