Postcard from Clyde Chilson to Mrs. A.F. Hewitt - September 14, 1918
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Field Service Postcard The address only to be written on this side. If anything else is added the post card will be destroyed. [Crown Copyright Reserved.] Mrs. A. F. Hewitt 3316 Wayne Ave Kansas City [Missouri] U.S.A.
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NOTHING is to be written on this side except the date and signature of the sender. Sentences not required may be erased. If anything else is added the post card will be destroyed. Postage must be prepaid on any letter or post card addressed to the sender of this card. I am quite well. I have received your letter dated [August] 8 Letter follows at first opportunity. Corp. Clyde C. Chilson [September]. 14-[1918]
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| Title | Postcard from Clyde Chilson to Mrs. A.F. Hewitt - September 14, 1918 |
| Creator | Chilson, Clyde |
| Source | Chilson, Clyde. Postcard to Mrs. A.F. Hewitt. 14 September 1918. Clyde C. Chilson Collection, 1917-1919. 1977.13. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Field Service created postcard to aid in the censorship process. The soldier crossed out the text that does not apply to them. Their purpose was to reassure their loved ones that they were alive and well and to confirm that letters and parcels from home were getting through to the Front. Clyde 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; World War, 1914-1918--Censorship |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1977.13 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
| Copy Request | Transmission or reproduction of items on these pages beyond that allowed by fair use requires the written permission of the National World War I Museum and Memorial: (816) 888-8100. |
| Rights | The text and images contained in this collection are intended for research and educational use only. Duplication of any of these images for commercial use without express written consent is expressly prohibited. |
| Date Original | September 14, 1918 |
| Language | English |