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8 May 1918

Harold, fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter from Harold to his mother dated May 8, 1918. He mentions his service in the mess hall cooking and having a physical during which he was given a vaccine shot. Possibly written in France.

GLC09890.01

15 July 1918

Harold, fl. 1918

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter from Harold to his mother dated July 15, 1918. He mentions meeting up with friends from home and the town he is stationed at. He also mentions a French Independence day celebration with a parade and fireworks. The parade included Calvary and Colored infantry.

GLC09890.02

1918

Harold, fl. 1918

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Title: [WWI letters of Harold] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters written by a American service man during WWI named Harold to his Mother back home. He discusses his work and life in the service.

GLC09890

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