Unknown to Kenneth S. Anderson [French]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.105 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: s.l. Type: Postcard Date: 20 August 1918 Pagination: 1 postcard ; 8.75 x 13.75 cm. Order a Copy
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.
The Country of Happiness and of the
good people. 20 august 1918
Mister the Captain
A wish of happiness to the people that still think of you but that you have long past forgotten.
In the hope of seeing you again.
Unknown friends
The country of happiness search maybe after and you will find it.
[envelope]
On Active Service
Capt. K. O. Anderson
Co. H. 309th Inf.
A. E F
France
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