Newspaper clipping, "64 On Heavy Honor Roll; 14 are Killed," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Philadelphia soldiers killed, wounded, or missing in action. Charles W. Drew is listed as missing.
Clipping, "With the Colors," from an unidentified source, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's military service and his receipt of the Distinguished Service Cross.
Memorandum from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to the Adjutant General of the Army, September 4, 1918. Recommends Charles W. Drew for the Distinguished Service Cross. One typed page.
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 Charles W. Drew to his sister Marguerite, January 14, 1922. Written on board the S.S. Willfaro. Describes travels from California, Mexico, Costa Rica, and Panama, notes they will go through the Panama Canal the following day. Two…
Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, September 10, [1919]. Written during his post-war service at Kelly Field, Texas. Describes work outfitting servicemen and aircraft, an incident with someone trying to get him grounded, and other personal…