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Distinguished Service Cross citation issued to Charles W. Drew, October 18, 1918. Awards Drew the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in Flirey, France on August 15, 1918.

Greeting card from Charles W. Drew, 1918. Cover image features an illustration of two soldier boys embracing. Text reads: "With Much Love" and "Best Wishes from 'Over Here.'" Includes 1918 calendar printed on verso.

Handwritten note from young Charles Drew, September 3, 1902. Promises to be a good boy and to not make his mother cry. Accompanying envelope includes inscription: "Charlie's promise to mother."

Holiday greeting card from Charles W. Drew to his mother, Christmas 1917/New Year 1918. Features a patriotic illustration on front, printed best wishes inside.

Honorable discharge certificate issued to Charles W. Drew, August 14, 1917. Includes enlistment record on verso.

Honorable discharge certificate issued to Charles W. Drew, October 31, 1919. Includes military record on verso.

Identification card issued to Lieutenant Charles W. Drew by the American Expeditionary Forces, circa 1917.Note: Outside cover has adhered to a newspaper clipping and a postcard.

Letter from Adelbert P. Higley to Mrs. Drew, November 4, 1918. Sends condolences regarding her son's (Charles W. Drew) injury. One typed page.

Letter from Alice F. Lindley to Mrs. Drew, November 17, 1918. Notes that her son, Charles W. Drew, has arrived safely in Nancy, France at a YMCA hotel club for officers, and that they are taking good care of him and he is in good spirits; explains…

Letter from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918. Describes the circumstances under which her son was shot down and his belief that he is likely alive and taken prisoner, forwards his recommendation…