World War I Collection

[Imprint: Hotel Chisca Memphis]

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in L.A., Then jumped over to New Orleans to report for duty. Have been on the go continuously every since, living in a suit case & trunk.

It will take a long time for me to make up the time lost in the 16 months "visit" at Camp Lewis. I wanted to make aviation but was placed as mgr. of movie theatre while my application for aviation was pending. But luck did not materialize, & I never made any grade & lost all hope of getting off the special duty work, until finally my . com. The Col. went down to Camp Kearny & was promoted to Brig. Gen.