Charles Stevenson letters to Folks - December 17, 1918
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[Speicher, Germany] December 17, 1918 Dear Folks: The enclosed is the only new thing. This picture was taken in a German photograph gallery in true German atmosphere. This picture shows what effect the war has had on me - notice the stern, cold, relentless, hostile look. The funny cap is that thing called
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left arm is my compass holder. The
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| Title | Charles Stevenson letters to Folks - December 17, 1918 |
| Creator | Stevenson, Charles |
| Source | Stevenson, Charles. Letter to Folks. 17 December 1918. Stevenson, Charles S. Collection. 1979.24; 1982.202. National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | Charles Stevenson sent this letter to his grandparents about the German countryside and the devastation of war. 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 | December 17, 1918 |
| Language | English |