George Rehn postcard to Father, Mother and Sisters - June 20, 1918
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[postcard] - WITH THE MARINES AT [Parris Island, South Carolina] - ON THE RIFLE RANGE - AT 600 YARDS SLOW FIRE SAND BAG REST
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Address Mr. Geo. H. Rehn - Applicants Camp - Quarinte Sta. [Parris Island, South Carolina] [June 20, 1918] Dear Mother - Father & Sisters Just to write and let you know that I am feeling like a new born babe. Today will be camp inspection day, not much time to loaf. I am not in need of anything, cant write to often as we are always given something to do. Hope you are all well George Mrs. H. Rehn 4704 Hanover Ave St. Louis [Missouri]
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| Title | George Rehn postcard to Father, Mother and Sisters - June 20, 1918 |
| Creator | Rehn, George |
| Source | Rehn, George. Postcard to Father, Mother and Sisters. 20 June 1918. George H. Rehn Collection. 1982.279. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | George Rehn sent this postcard to his family in St. Louis, Missouri on June 20, 1918. Rehn was stationed at Parris Island, South Carolina and was in training as part of the 63rd Guard Unit, 13th Marine Regiment. The front of this postcard shows marines at a rifle range. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; United States. Marine Corps--1910-1920.; United States. Marine Corps Training Station, Parris Island, S. C. |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; United States. Marine Corps. Regiment, 13th |
| Site Accession Number | 1982.279 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | June 20, 1918 |
| Language | English |