Charles Stevenson postcard to Folks - January 10, 1919
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Gruss aus Cordel
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Soldiers Mail Stevenson Place, Olathe, Kansas, U.S.A. [February 3] CSStevenson Co. A - 314th Engrs. U.S.A. Cordel [January 10, 1919] Dear Folks: We moved again and are now in this little town. Kenneth and I live in the last home on the left snuggled up against the hills. We have a fine room - piano - lights. We are only a few yards from the Kyll River. This is a nice town - but we are drilling - tough luck! [Charles] save this censored by CA Case Capt. Engrs. U.S.A.
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| Title | Charles Stevenson postcard 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 Gruss aus Cordel to his family back home. Stevenson stated that he was living in the building pictured. 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 |