Letter to Major Joseph J. Koch from Alexander G. Munro - January 29, 1922
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St. Louis Missouri, [January] 29 1922. Maj Joseph Koch. Washington D.C. My Dear Sir: You no doubt are surprised hearing from me, however the information I am seeking can only be gotten from you. You will remember, I was discharged at Nevada, [Missouri] while enroute to the Mexican border, the cause being a defective heart, while inquiring at the Armory about the records of that time, I was informed, the captains of the various companies retained them for their personal use, now Maj. what I am after is this, provided the records are still in your possesion, is a certified statement or an affidavit stating the cause of my termination with the service at that time, as this information is very imperative in the adjudication of my claim with the Gov. I will greatly appreciate your doing this for me. In closing I sincerely trust your wounded foot is now O.K., and that you are well & happy. I remain as Ever Alexander G. Munro. 5987 Romaine Pl.
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| Title | Letter to Major Joseph J. Koch from Alexander G. Munro - January 29, 1922 |
| Creator | Munro, Alexander G. |
| Source | Munro, Alexander G. Letter to Major Joseph J. Koch from Alexander G. Munro. 29 January 1922. Koch, Joseph Collection. MO00.001.0001-1072. Museum of Missouri Military History, Jefferson City, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from Alexander G. Munro to Major Joseph J. Koch. Munro served under Koch for a short time, and asks for his papers concerning his termination from the Army. This collection was compiled by Major Joseph Koch, a St. Louis, Missouri resident who served during the Punitive Expedition into Mexico with the First Missouri Infantry. During World War I, Major Koch was severely wounded in his left leg during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive while serving with the 35th Division, 137th Infantry. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Communications; Military discharge |
| Subject Local | World War One; WWI |
| Site Accession Number | MO00.001.0001-1072 |
| Contributing Institution | Museum of Missouri Military History |
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| Date Original | January 29, 1922 |
| Language | English |