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Red Cross: WWI Solider Arrival Card, c. 1918

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Postcard to Mr. and Mrs. R.O Sequeer (name is illegible), Short Hills stating that Lt. Ludlow had arrived safely. The card was sent via The American Red Cross "Soliders' Mail." The American Red Cross, in support of the U. S. military, provided stationary, postal cards and mailboxes at their stations. Starting in October , 1917, General Orders No. 48 stated that “Soldiers, sailors and marines assigned to duty in foreign countries are entitled to mail letters free…by marking on the envelopes On Active Service (also OAS) or Soldier’s (Sailor’s, Marine’s) Mail.”

2024.057.001

2024.057

3-3/8 in

5-1/2 in

         Red Cross: WWI Solider Arrival Card, c. 1918 picture number 1
         Red Cross: WWI Solider Arrival Card, c. 1918 picture number 1
            Red Cross: WWI Solider Arrival Card, c. 1918 picture number 2

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