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War Department letter to John L. Barkley - April 22

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ABH 595 AG 201, Barkley, John L. (4-2225) Ex April 22, [1925]. Mr. John L. Barkley, Blairstown, Missouri. 1. There is forwarded herewith a French diploma, No. 158.759, (E. U. No. 496) pertaining to the award of the French Croix de Guerre, with palm to you under order No. 16.043 "D" dated April 13, 1919 General Headquarters, French Armies of the East. 2. It is requested that the inclosed receipted be accomplished and returned to this office. By order of the Secretary of War: [signature] Adjutant General. 2 Incl. (Diploma and receipt card)

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Title War Department letter to John L. Barkley - April 22
Creator War Department
Source War Department. Letter to John L. Barkley. n.d. John Lewis Barkley Collection, 1917-1966. 2010.102. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri.
Description In this letter dated April 22, the War Department wrote John L. Barkley concerning the French Croix de Guerre.
Subject LCSH United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 4th; United States. Army. Division, 3rd; World War, 1914-1918--Medals
Subject Local WWI; World War I
Site Accession Number 2010.102
Contributing Institution National World War I Museum and Memorial
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Date Original n.d.
Language English