Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - December 9, 1918
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December 9, 1918 Dear Folks: Still I am unable to mail any letters. We are now in the city of Manderscheid in Germany close to Luxemburg border. Last night we were informed we could tell of past events, giving the names of places and such. I
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Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - December 9, 1918 |
Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 09 December 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
Description | Charles Stevenson wrote this letter to his grandparents and stated that he was in Manderscheid, Germany. Stevenson enlisted in Kansas City, Missouri and became attached to Company A, 314th Engineers at Camp Funston, Kansas. Stevenson was shipped overseas on June 12, 1918 where he remained for the duration of the war. He arrived back in the United States on May 26, 1919. |
Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918--Military life--United States; Saint-Mihiel, Battle of, Saint-Mihiel, France, 1918; World War, 1914-1918--Transportation; United States. Army. Engineer Combat Battalion, 314th |
Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Campaigns/Battles - Common names [Meuse-Argonne Offensive] |
Site Accession Number | 1979.24; 1982.202 |
Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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Date Original | December 9, 1918 |
Language | English |