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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, "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.

Newspaper clipping, "Philadelphian a Flier," from an unidentified publication, circa 1917-1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew graduating from the Ohio State School for Military Aeronautics.

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

Newspaper clipping, "Phila. Flier Defeats Four German Planes in Flight," from The North American (Philadelphia), October 30, 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew and other servicemen receiving military honors.

Clipping, "One Arm's Enough for Full Life" by Janice Krenmayr, from an unidentified publication, circa 1958. Reports on Charles W. Drew's life and experiences as an amputee, including his career as an airport engineer and his outdoor hobbies.…

Newspaper clipping, "Metz Again French City," from an unidentified publication, circa 1918. Reports on Metz being retaken by French forces.

Newspaper clipping, "Men Who Have Answered the Call to the Colors," from the Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia), February 12, 1918. Reports on Isadore S. Prenner, Herbert Heston Jr., and Charles W. Drew's service in France. Includes photographs of…

Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew, Prisoner of War, Gets Cross," from the Evening Bulletin (Philadelphia), October 1918. Reports on Charles W. Drew receiving the Distinguished Service Cross.

Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes from This City," from an unidentified publication, circa 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.