Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - January 10, 1919
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Hotel-Restaurant Joh, Jos. Thiel Cordel vom Bremsberg aus Gruss aus Cordel.
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Soldiers Mail Stevenson Place, Olathe, Kansas, U.S.A. [February 3] CSStevenson Co. A - 314th Engrs. Amex Force Cordel - [January 10, 1919] Dear Folks: This is a real scene. - not a painting. Talk about hills - Germany sure has them. This is a most beautiful view when covered with snow as I have seen it. this is one of the many little towns along the River Kyll. Love, Charlie Save all of these cards. censored by CA Case Capt. Engrs. U.S.A.
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Folks - January 10, 1919 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Postcard to Folks. 10 January 1919. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson sent this postcard of Cordel to his family back home. 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; United States. Army. Engineer Combat Battalion, 314th |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1979.24; 1982.202 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | January 10, 1919 |
| Language | English |