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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 news. Two folded sheets, six handwritten pages, with envelope, written on Kelly Field stationery.
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.
Letter from First Lieutenant F. G. Haubitzer, U.S. Army Quartermaster Corps, to Mrs. Drew, February 8, 1919. Encloses checks for pay from October through December 1918 related to her son's (Charles W. Drew) service. One typed page.
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 handwritten pages, with envelope.
Telegram from Charles W. Drew, likely to his mother, January 14, 1919. Notes that he is at Walter Reed Hospital, expects to be home soon with thirty days leave.
Telegram from Harris to Mrs. Drew, January 21, 1919. Reports that her son, Charles W. Drew, was released from prison camp and is now in Allied territory.
Military record for Charles W. Drew, October 1, 1919. Details record of service and ranks. Five typed pages.
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 Prenner, Heston, and Drew.
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.
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.