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[Pocket diary belonging to Samuel E. White, circa 1918-1919]
Pocket diary belonging to Samuel E. White, circa 1918-1919. Contains handwritten notes in ink and faded pencil documenting White's military training and service, with daily detailed entries. White's narrative begins with his enlistment in September 1917 at St. Louis, Missouri; to training in Missouri, Texas, and Nebraska and service at Kelly Field, Texas; and travel to and service in France as a…
[Memorandum to Adjutant General of 3rd Corps from commanding officer of the 9th Balloon Company, October 29, 1918]
Memorandum to the Adjutant General of 3rd Corps, First U.S. Army, from the commanding officer of the 9th Balloon Company, October 29, 1918. Presumably written to recommend Samuel E. White for a Distinguished Service Medal; describes an incident during which White's balloon was downed and he parachuted to safety. One typed page.
[Letter to Commander in Chief, A.E.F. Chaumont, from H. L. Cowan, May 21, 1919]
Letter to the Commander in Chief, A.E.F. Chaumont, from H. L. Cowan, Managing Director of the International Harvester Company, May 21, 1919. Requests the release of Lieutenant Samuel E. White in order to be employed by the company. One typed page.