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With the Colors [Clipping, circa 1918]
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.
[Certificate of Commission issued to First Lieutenant Charles W. Drew by the U.S. Army, January 18, 1918]
Certificate of Commission issued to First Lieutenant Charles W. Drew by the U.S. Army, January 18, 1918. Appoints Drew as a first lieutenant in the Aviation Section of the Signal Officers' Reserve Corp.
[Distinguished Service Cross citation issued to Charles W. Drew, October 18, 1918]
Distinguished Service Cross citation issued to Charles W. Drew, October 18, 1918. Awards Drew the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in Flirey, France on August 15, 1918.
[Proofs for correction for Charles W. Drew's obituary, circa 1918]
Proofs for correction for Charles W. Drew's obituary, circa 1918. Presumably written when he was missing in action, prior to notification of his status as a prisoner of war.
Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes [Clipping, January 10, 1919]
Newspaper clipping, "Lt. Drew Heads Arriving Heroes," from an unidentified publication, January 10, 1919. Reports on Charles W. Drew's wartime service and arrival home.
[Charles W. Drew with Nieuport 27 aircraft]
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew with a Nieuport 27 aircraft, France, circa 1917.Inscription on verso: "Advanced training in France. 1917. 1st Lt. Chas W Drew."
[Charles W. Drew piloting Curtiss JN-4 Jenny aircraft]
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew piloting a Curtiss JN-4 Jenny aircraft, circa 1917-1918.
[Charles W. Drew standing next to Nieuport 27 aircraft]
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew standing next to a Nieuport 27 aircraft, circa 1917-1918.
[Charles W. Drew standing near car]
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew standing near a car, circa 1917-1918.Inscription on verso: "Charles W. Drew."
[Charles W. Drew standing outside building]
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew standing outside a building, circa 1917-1918.