[Pocket diary belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw]

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Identifier2017-01-24_text_006SourceThe Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw World War I Collection (2017-01-24), Box 1, Folder 2CreatorGrimshaw, Ray M., 1894-1969DescriptionPocket diary belonging to Ray M. Grimshaw, 1917-1918. Details Grimshaw's enlistment in the United States Army Signal Corps and his time stationed in England and France. Most entries are brief, comprised of one or two lines, and focus on the daily life of a soldier, including guard duty, standing muster, drill exercises, travel details, and off-duty activities. A few pages have doodles, including one on the inside rear cover of the Signals Corps emblem (two crossed signal flags with a flaming torch at center) with "32nd Sqd'n" written underneath. Note that many entries are difficult to read due to age.Creation Date1917-1918SubjectWorld War, 1914-1918United States. Army. Signal CorpsGrimshaw, Ray M., 1894-1969Original FormatdiariesBibliographic CitationThe Ray M. and Leonard H. Grimshaw World War I Collection/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United StatesLicense

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