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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. 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. 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. Presumably written when he was missing in action, prior to notification of his status as a prisoner of war.
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.
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."
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew piloting a Curtiss JN-4 Jenny aircraft, circa 1917-1918.
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew standing next to a Nieuport 27 aircraft, circa 1917-1918.
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew standing near a car, circa 1917-1918.Inscription on verso: "Charles W. Drew."
Photograph of serviceman Charles W. Drew standing outside a building, circa 1917-1918.