King George V letter to American Soldiers - April 1918
Transcript
Soldiers of the United States, the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand beside the Armies of many Nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom. The Allies will gain new heart & spirit in your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you & bid you God speed on your mission. George R.I. April 1918.
Details
| Title | King George V letter to American Soldiers - April 1918 |
| Creator | King George V |
| Source | King George V. Letter to American Soldiers. April 1918. Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley Collection, 1826-1929. A1737. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | King George V George sent this letter to American soldiers to show the British people's thanks and support for their entering the war on the side of the allies. This letter was written on Windsor Castle letterhead. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; King, George V. |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A1737 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | April 1, 1918 |
| Language | English |