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[Letter from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Captain Charles J. Biddle, American Expeditionary Forces, to Mrs. Drew, October 2, 1918. Describes the circumstances under which her son was shot down and his belief that he is likely alive and taken prisoner, forwards his recommendation for Drew to receive the Distinguished Service Cross. Two typed pages, with envelope.

[Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 23, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Charles W. Drew to his mother, November 23, 1918. Notes receipt of letter from Marguerite (Drew's sister) saying he is missing in action and worries that they have not gotten word of his safety yet, describes his reunion with members of the 13th Aero Squadron, and assures her he will be home soon. Four handwritten pages, with envelope.

[Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919] (Item)

Letter from W. R. Castle, Jr., American Red Cross, to Mrs. Drew, January 14, 1919. Congratulates her on the safe release of her son (Charles W. Drew) from Metz, France. Handwritten note on reverse says that this letter reached Mrs. Drew the day after Drew arrived home. One typed page.

[Letter from Alice F. Lindley to Mrs. Drew, November 17, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Alice F. Lindley to Mrs. Drew, November 17, 1918. Notes that her son, Charles W. Drew, has arrived safely in Nancy, France at a YMCA hotel club for officers, and that they are taking good care of him and he is in good spirits; explains that he will be sent to a hospital the following morning. Two folded sheets, six handwritten pages, with envelope, written on American Expeditionary…

[Letter from Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, October 15, 1918] (Item)

Letter from Hugh Ellis to Mrs. Drew, October 15, 1918. Explains that he is sending money that her son, Charles W. Drew, asked him to send in case something happened to him, reassures her that the squadron believes Drew is a prisoner and safe. One folded sheet, four handwritten pages, with envelope, written on American Expeditionary Forces stationery.

Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture [Clipping from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia], October 25, 1918] (Item)

Newspaper clipping, "Biddle Recounts Drew's Capture," from the Evening Public Ledger (Philadelphia), October 25, 1918. Reports on Lieutenant Charles W. Drew's capture by German forces, with quoted statements from Captain Charles J. Biddle, commander of the 13th Aero Squadron.

[AVG servicemen and captured Japanese airman standing next to Curtiss P-40 Warhawk] (Item)

Photograph of AVG (American Volunteer Group) servicemen and a captured Japanese airman standing next to a Curtiss P-40 Warhawk aircraft, likely at a military base in Burma or China, circa 1941-1942. Individuals identified in the verso inscription include C. Joseph Rosbert, John Richard Rossi, Robert "Snuffy" Smith, and William Bartling. Inscription on verso: "On wing: Rosbert, Rossi. Standing L-R:…

[Rudolph Augarten oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Rudolph Augarten discusses his military service with the United States Army Air Forces during World War II and with the Israeli Air Force during the Arab-Israeli conflicts. He describes his wartime experiences as a fighter pilot, including his time in Europe with the 403rd Fighter Squadron and his time in Israel with the 101st Squadron. Special focus on a bailout over German-occupied…

[Jack E. Conger oral history interview] (Item)

Fighter ace Jack E. Conger discusses his military service with the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He describes his experiences as a fighter pilot and his time in Guadalcanal with Marine Fighting Squadron 212 (VMF-212) and Marine Fighting Squadron 223 (VMF-223). Topics discussed include his flight training, military life and conditions in the Pacific Islands, and various combat…

[Prisoner-of-war diary written by Royal Air Force serviceman Lionel Cherry Gilmour, circa 1918] (Item)

Prisoner-of-war diary written by Royal Air Force serviceman Lionel Cherry Gilmour, circa 1918. Describes the circumstances of his shoot-down over France on July 31, 1918 and documents his first few weeks as a POW in various German camps, including the camp at Karlsruhe, Germany. 37 handwritten pages.