John H. Thacher postcard to J.J. Vineyard - January 27, 1919
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[postcard] 83 MENTON. – Frontière Franco-Italienne. – La Douane Francaise.
Description
Postcard from Captain John H. Thacher to J.J. Vineyard, one of his partners in law. Thacher informed Vineyard that he was currently in Italy enjoying the Mediterranean Sea. Before the war, Thacher worked as an attorney with the firm Rozelle, Vineyard, Thacher, and Boys. He served on the Mexican Border and was later drafted into the Federal Army as Captain of the 129th Field Artillery. After Harry S. Truman took command of the 129th Field Artillery, Thacher was appointed adjutant of the 1st Battalion of the 129th Field Artillery , and later assumed command of the 110th Ammunition Train of the 35th Division.
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CARTE POSTALE CORRESPONDANCE 1/27/[1919] Now storming Italy on leave. Am looking out over the Mediterranean with a large bot. of Italian Capri wine in front of me. It’s a terrible war. J.H.T. ADRESSE J.J. Vineyard Kansas City, [Missouri] U.S.A. 927 N.Y. Life Bldg.
Description
Postcard from Captain John H. Thacher to J.J. Vineyard, one of his partners in law. Thacher informed Vineyard that he was currently in Italy enjoying the Mediterranean Sea. Before the war, Thacher worked as an attorney with the firm Rozelle, Vineyard, Thacher, and Boys. He served on the Mexican Border and was later drafted into the Federal Army as Captain of the 129th Field Artillery. After Harry S. Truman took command of the 129th Field Artillery, Thacher was appointed adjutant of the 1st Battalion of the 129th Field Artillery , and later assumed command of the 110th Ammunition Train of the 35th Division.
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| Title | John H. Thacher postcard to J.J. Vineyard - January 27, 1919 |
| Creator | Thacher, John H. |
| Source | Thacher, John H. Postcard to J.J. Vineyard. 27 January 1919. John H. Thacher Papers. Harry S. Truman Library and Museum, Independence, Missouri. |
| Description | Postcard from Captain John H. Thacher to J.J. Vineyard, one of his partners in law. Thacher informed Vineyard that he was currently in Italy enjoying the Mediterranean Sea. Before the war, Thacher worked as an attorney with the firm Rozelle, Vineyard, Thacher, and Boys. He served on the Mexican Border and was later drafted into the Federal Army as Captain of the 129th Field Artillery. After Harry S. Truman took command of the 129th Field Artillery, Thacher was appointed adjutant of the 1st Battalion of the 129th Field Artillery , and later assumed command of the 110th Ammunition Train of the 35th Division. |
| Contributing Institution | Harry S. Truman Library and Museum |
| Rights | Documents in this file are in the public domain. |
| Date Original | January 27, 1919 |
| Language | English |