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Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968 to Helen Lyons

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.074 Author/Creator: Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968 Place Written: Hempstead, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 6 May 1919 Pagination: 3 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Writes to his wife about his homecoming in New York. Mentions he will be transferred to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his official discharge. Adds that the 77th Division is having a parade in New York City. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead. Written at Camp Mills .

Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
Lyons, Helen, 1895-1990

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