Postcard from Clyde Chilson to Mrs. A.F. Hewitt of the Brooklyn Bridge - n.d.
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[postcard] THE BROOKLYN BRIDGE, (MANHATTAN BRIDGE IN DISTANCE), NEW YORK CITY.
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Corp Clyde Chilson Battery B. 129. F.A. A.E.F. Soldiers Letter Dear Sis here I am some where in Europe it was some trip we had across. How is Everybody at home. Well sis you know we are not aloud to say much but I will write you a long letter when we get to where we are going and say as much as I can. Address mail Like this Corp Clyde Chilson Battery B. 129 F.A. A.E.F. Via New York - Mrs. A.F. Hewitt 3319 Wayne Ave Kansas City [Missouri] U.S.A.
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| Title | Postcard from Clyde Chilson to Mrs. A.F. Hewitt of the Brooklyn Bridge - n.d. |
| Creator | Chilson, Clyde |
| Source | Chilson, Clyde. Postcard to Mrs. A.F. Hewitt. n.d. Clyde C. Chilson Collection, 1917-1919. 1977.13. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Postcard from Clyde Chilson to his sister Mrs. A.F. Hewitt giving her his address and saying he is somewhere in Europe. The postcard shows the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge in New York City. Chilson died with honor on October 16, 1918 during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. He served with Battery B, 129th Field Artillery, 35th Division. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; United States. Army. Field Artillery Battalion, 129th |
| 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 | n.d. |
| Language | English |