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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.

Postcard to R. G. Butler from Herman Butler, circa May 1918. Explains postcard is from where he's been living the past month and thanks him for package. Postcard image features the Mablethorpe Convalescent Home in England.Typed caption: "Mablethorpe…

Postcard to C. N. Butler from Herman Butler, postmarked April 2, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of letters and gives instructions for future mail. Postcard image features a wharf scene in San Diego, California.Typed caption: "1184 - Wharf Scene, San…

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.

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

Photographic postcard to C. N. Butler from Herman Butler, postmarked February 9, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of letters and describes the postcard image. Postcard image features the waterfront at a base in San Diego, California, with ships and…

Photographic postcard to C. N. Butler from Herman Butler, postmarked February 26, 1917. Acknowledges receipt of a cake and promises to send photos. Postcard image features several servicemen in a small boat.

Letter from Herman Butler to Rena Kerr, May 18, 1917. Responds to family news, suggests that mutual acquaintance transfer to where Butler is stationed. One folded sheet, three handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Miss Rena Kerr in…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt, uncle, (Lela and Curtis Butler), and Rena, November 11, 1917. Notes that he is awaiting orders to go to Garden City, New York, and that he is now a sergeant. One folded sheet, two handwritten pages, with…

Letter from Herman Butler to his aunt and uncle, Lela and Curtis Butler, September 4, 1917. Encloses photographs and describes plans for the next few days. Two handwritten pages, with envelope addressed to Mrs. C. N. Butler in Burlington,…