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

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,…

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."

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.

Certificate of Commission issued to First Lieutenant Charles W. Drew by the U.S. Army, January 18, 1918. Appoints Drew as a first lieutenant in the Aviation Section of the Signal Officers' Reserve Corp.

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.

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.

Newspaper clipping, "German Spy System Explained," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Henry C. Lewis and his experiences as a prisoner of war.

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.

Newspaper clipping, "Major Biddle Tells How Phila. Fliers Won Fame in France," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports Major Charles J. Biddle's wartime service and his thoughts on other aviators. The article also mentions Phyllis…