Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma - September 20, 1917
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[September 20, 1917] Dear Grandma: This is to acknowledge the underwear and socks and to thank you for the same. In a couple of days I will send you some dirty underwear and socks; they will probably leave here Saturday. You should get them Monday. I am today having my address for those magazines changed. They will probably stop coming to the house in a couple of weeks Last night appointments to be temporary corporals were an-
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nounced. These corporals are to begin in the morning to train the new-comers. I am one of the temporary corporals. The list was posted in the order which the persons were recommended. My name was first. Now for the love of mike don
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after contigent has arrived, including 1500 from St. Louis, all of whom came to the Engineers. A fine rain two nights ago made things green and fine! The innoculation still hurts me. A good friend of mine from Kansas City got into our company yesterday - Paul Besse. Love [Charles Stevenson]
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Title | Charles Stevenson letter to Grandma - September 20, 1917 |
Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Grandma. 20 September 1917. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
Description | Charles Stevenson wrote to his Grandma and informed her of his status as temporary corporal and that he would be training new soldiers. 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; Military training; Camp Funston (Kan.) |
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 | September 20, 1917 |
Language | English |