WW I US ARMY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OVERSEAS SERVICE SOLDIER ORIG LETTER & ENVELOPE

Description

World War I American Expeditionary Force Soldier's Free Mail Cover And 5 Sheet Letter
Was Mailed By A U.S. Soldier To His Wife “Dearest Nell”
From Sgt. E.W. Keough -- A Soldier In Co. A 326 B. 7 In The US Tank Corp.
Handwritten In Beautiful Script
Contents Are On Knights Of Columbus Patriotic Letterhead Depicting Their Logo With Crossed American Flags That Reads “Knights Of Columbus Overseas Service On Active Service With American Expeditionary Forces
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APO 714
Letter Is Dated December 17, 1981
The First Page Has A Section Cut Out By The Censor
Censor’s Name Is On Last Page:  “Censored By Stephen Stackowiak 1
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Leut. J.G. U.S.A.”
Content Includes Discussion Of Reading Materials And Washing Clothes In A Muddy Receptacle And Beating Them With A Wooden Paddle While “Old French Geezers Stand Around And Laugh At Us.”
Cover Was Cancelled By A U.S. Army M.P.E.S. APO 714 Machine Cancellation
Knights Of Columbus Overseas Service, American Expeditionary Forces Corner
The Corner Card Reads: “Am. Ex. F., Knights Of Columbus Overseas Service”
AEF Censor's Hand Stamp.
Opened Along Top And Bottom, The Backflap Is Sealed And Intact
The Letter Pages Are In Very Good Antique Condition.  They Have Been Folded To Fit The Envelope But Do Not Have Any Rips, Stains, Spots, Tears Or Repairs.  The Envelope Is In Tatters.  It was Ripped Open At The Top And Bottom Has Wear And Toning.
Will Make A Very Nice Addition To A WW1 Or Knights Of Columbus Collection!
Guaranteed Old And Authentic
Shipped In A Sturdy Mailer
This item comes from a smoke free environment. It does not have any odor.
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