Charles Stevenson letter to O'Gee - August 7, 1918
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[YMCA letterhead] France [August 7, 1918] Dear O
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There doesnt seem to be one bit of news except - I saw Maurice last Sunday and was with him five hours. I wrote a letter to the Olathe folks, telling them all about the details. I told them that they could forward it to you. It was an experience all right - among other things I did was to ride a woman
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letter to O'Gee - August 7, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to O'Gee. 07 August 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson wrote this letter to O'Gee about the work he was doing in France and that he saw his brother Maurice Stevenson. 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; World War, 1914-1918--War work; 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 | August 7, 1918 |
| Language | English |