Letter from P.C. Harris to Lottie Hewitt - June 28, 1919
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[War Department letterhead] IN REPLY REFER TO AG-201-Chilson, Clyde C. (Misc. Div.) WEC/mt June 28, 1919 Mrs. Lottie Hewitt 3712 Michigan Ave. Kansas City, Missouri Dear Madam Replying to your letter of the 21st instant, relative to the French Croix de Guerre which you state was awarded to your brother, Corporal Clyde C. Chilson, formerly Battery B, 129th Field Artillery, you are advised that this office has no record of such award being made. Foreign decorations are being received frequently in this office for both officers and enlisted men, and it is possible that the decoration for your brother may be received at some later date, and if so it will be promptly forwarded to you. In the meantime, it is suggested that you communicate direct with the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces. Very truly yours, P.C. Harris The Adjutant General Per: WEC
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| Title | Letter from P.C. Harris to Lottie Hewitt - June 28, 1919 |
| Creator | Harris, P.C. |
| Source | Harris, P.C. Letter to Lottie Hewitt. 28 June 1919. Clyde C. Chilson Collection, 1917-1919. 1977.13. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from the Adjutant General, P.C. Harris, to Mrs. Lottie Hewitt, the sister of the late Clyde Chilson. The letter informs her his office had not received notice of Chilson being awarded the French Croix de Guerre, but if he was they would notify her immediately. Clyde Chilson died on October 16, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. He served with Battery B, 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division. |
| Subject LCSH | Croix de guerre (France); Military decorations |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1977.13 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | June 28, 1919 |
| Language | English |