Roy E. Knepper postcard to Carl Meyer - May 17, 1918
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[French writing] [English translation] Near VERDUN : the colonel of the 112th Regiment near the grave which his men have dug for unidentified soldiers.
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[May 17, 1918] Dear Mr. Meyer I take the pleasure of sending you this card to let you know that the boys over here, are well taken care of. get plenty of good food and have good barracks in which we sleep. everything is just fine and like this country very much. Give my regards to all yours Truly. Roy [Private] Roy E. Knepper Co C H.Q. GHQ [American Expeditionary Forces] Mr. Carl Meyer c/o Meyer [Brothers] Drug [Company] 4th Clark Ave. St. Louis Missouri U.S.A.
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| Title | Roy E. Knepper postcard to Carl Meyer - May 17, 1918 |
| Creator | Knepper, Roy E. |
| Source | Knepper, Roy E. Postcard to Carl Meyer. 17 May 1918. Dr. Henry Milton Whelpley Collection, 1826-1929. A1737. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Roy E. Knepper sent this postcard of a soldier standing next to a grave to Carl Meyer in care of Meyer Brothers Drug Company. Knepper explained that he liked France and that the soldiers were being well taken care of. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | A1737 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | May 17, 1918 |
| Language | English |