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[American Expeditionary Force servicemen with an Avro 504 aircraft]
Photographic group portrait of American Expeditionary Force servicemen with an Avro 504 aircraft, circa 1918-1919. An American flag and an unidentified (likely squadron) flag are on short poles among the men. Inscription on verso: "A.E.F."

Phila. Prisoners Freed By Germans [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Phila. Prisoners Freed By Germans," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Lists Philadelphia servicemen, including Charles W. Drew, recently released from German prisoner-of-war camps, circa 1918.

Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes [Clipping, January 10, 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes," from an unidentified publication, January 10, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.

[Distinguished Service Cross citation issued to Charles W. Drew, October 18, 1918]
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.

[Distinguished Service Cross certificate issued to Charles W. Drew, March 28, 1925]
Distinguished Service Cross certificate issued to Charles W. Drew, March 28, 1925. Awards Drew the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in Flirey, France on August 15, 1918.

[Proofs for correction for Charles W. Drew's obituary, circa 1918]
Proofs for correction for Charles W. Drew's obituary, circa 1918. Presumably written when he was missing in action, prior to notification of his status as a prisoner of war.

Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer [Clipping from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Y.M.C.A. Men in Flivver Rescue Phila. Hero Flyer," from The North American (Philadelphia), January 16, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's rescue by YMCA men while he was a prisoner of war in Metz (part of Germany during the war,…

[Clipping about Charles W. Drew's military service in France, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's military service in France.

[Clipping of portrait of Charles W. Drew]
Newspaper clipping from the Evening Ledger (Philadelpha) of a portrait of Charles W. Drew, February 11, 1918.Inscription: "Monday, February 11, 1918. Evening Ledger."

Phila. Flier, Missing, Forewarned Parents [Clipping, circa 1918]
Newspaper clipping, "Phila. Flier, Missing, Forewarned Parents," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew's status as missing in action.
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