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Perry, George W. (fl. 1918) to Mrs. Perry

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.082 Author/Creator: Perry, George W. (fl. 1918) Place Written: s.l. Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 12 January 1918 Pagination: 2 p. ; 27.25 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

Writes to his mother about seeing family and friends while overseas. Happily reports that he will be sent to flight school but performs soldier duty during the interim. Written on YMCA letterhead.

Cadet Perry fought with the American Expeditionary Forces Air Service in the Signal Enlisted Reserve Corps.

Perry, George W., fl. 1918
Perry, W.W., Mrs., fl. 1918

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