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Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, November 2, 1919. Discusses family news, mentions he will not be out of the service next month. Three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in…

Postcard from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, February 4, 1919. Notifies his family that he is stationed at Toul, France with the 135th Aero Squadron and is well.

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, January 16, [1919]. Acknowledges receipt of letters and discusses family news; explains that he will stay in Europe for a while longer and try to visit Germany. Three…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, January 10, 1919. Explains that the 135th Squadron will be returning to U.S. soon but he will transfer to stay in the country for a while longer; describes the ruins and…

Service and rank chevrons for Herman Butler, designating him a sergeant in the United States Army, circa 1919. Three uniform patches attached to card backing.

Photographic full-length studio portrait of Herman Butler in uniform, circa 1917-1919.

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, December 19, 1918. Describes movement from England in June to Issoudon, France in July and arrival at front in time for St. Mihiel; notes minimal activities since Armistice,…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 23, 1918. Acknowledges receipt of packages and letters. Two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington, Washington.

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, May 8, 1918. Notes that he is in hospital but fine, thanks family for packages, describes English weather as similar to Puget Sound. Two handwritten pages, with envelope…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, March 7, 1918. Acknowledges receipt of packages, discusses seeing some of the country but missing on trips because he is financially embarrassed. Two handwritten pages, with…