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Schmidt, John L. (fl. 1918) to Kenneth S. Anderson

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.086 Author/Creator: Schmidt, John L. (fl. 1918) Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 18 April 1918 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope ; 24.25 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses his classes at the University of Marseilles and the long hours of studying. Reports on his social life at school. Mentions having seen a submarine and a British ocean liner from his apartment window. Written on Knights of Columbus letterhead.

Captain Anderson fought with the American Expeditionary Forces and was in Company H, 309th Infantry, USA. He went on to become a colonel in the 324th Infantry during World War II. Corporal Schmidt studied at the University of Marseilles.

Anderson, Kenneth S., fl. 1918-1944
Schmidt, John L., fl. 1918

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