World War I Soldiers

Title

World War I Soldiers

Creator

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library

Identifier

MS100016

Date

1914-1918

Description

This collection is a compilation of information about various enlisted soldiers from World War I. Items range in content from service records, letters, postcards sent and received, special assignments and orders, rank changes, journal entries, receipts, and guidebooks to the European way of life. Put together by Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum staff, this collection contains photocopies of pictures now housed within the Woodrow Wilson Presidential photograph collection as well as the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library soldier letters collection.

Source

Various family donations

Publisher

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library & Museum

Subject

World War, 1914-1918--Soldiers

Contributor

Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library

Language

English

Collection Items

World War I Soldiers Finding Aid
Mixed materials about various enlisted soldiers from World War I. Includes service records, letters, postcards sent and received, special assignments and orders, rank changes, journal entries, receipts, and guidebooks.

FDR with Servicemen aboard Ship
Edward Cahill's photos
War Dept.

We believe these were taken before
The war given E. Cahill's wounds
during The war

FDR with Servicemen
Photo of Franklin D. Roosevelt (back row, third from left) with several servicemen.

FDR with Servicemen
Photo of Franklin D. Roosevelt (back row, center) with several servicemen.

Edward Cahill
Photo of Edward Cahill (L) with two children and an older man.

Edward Cahill
Photo of Edward Cahill leaning on an automobile.

Loula and Edward Cahill with Older Couple and Dog in Front Yard
Fall of 1948 - Just before we sold our house in Chevy Chase. Moved down home Jan. 4, 1949.

Edward Cahill
Photo of Edward Cahill.

Loula and Edward Cahill
Photo of Loula and Edward Cahill.

Loula and Edward Cahill
Photo of Loula and Edward Cahill.

Edward Cahill to Sister
Letter written by Edward Cahill, describing his experiences and wounding in France during the war.

Victim of Shell Fire
Newspaper published letter of soldier injured in France.
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