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Anderson, Harry B. (fl. 1918) to Kenneth S. Anderson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.001 Author/Creator: Anderson, Harry B. (fl. 1918) Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 August 1918 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 26.5 x 20 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his brother that he cannot locate his division. Includes a plan to send location information through their correspondence. Discusses family news. Wishes his brother the best of luck and requests a quick reply. Written on Company C, 51st Pioneer Infantry, USA letterhead.

Captain Harry B. Anderson was in Company C, 51st Pioneer Infantry, USA. Captain Kenneth S. Anderson was in Company H, 309th Infantry, USA and went on to become a colonel in the 324th Infantry during World War II.

Anderson, Harry B., fl. 1918
Anderson, Kenneth S., fl. 1918-1944

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