Lewis E. Shaw papers, 1917-1922. (1917-1919 bulk).

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Lewis E. Shaw papers, 1917-1922. (1917-1919 bulk).

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Shaw's letters to his mother while serving in France during the First World War. He describes his journey to and arrival in France and his training at the First Corps School in advanced machine gun and artillery firing. Because of censorship, he writes mostly of personal, family, and monetary matters. After completion of his training by the French, he trained African-American troops of the American Expeditionary Force. He mentions racial tensions among the soldiers. Although he cannot give his location or describe battles, he manages to briefly discuss conditions in the trenches. After the Armistice, he is able to write much more descriptive letters specifying locations and troop movements. Collection also includes official papers relating to Shaw's military career and continued involvement with the New York State National Guard after the war, one letter in French from M.A. Thornton to Shaw, a postcard captioned "Major Dayton and staff" including Shaw, and a map of Ypres.

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Shaw, Lewis E.

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Of New York City; First Lieutenant, 15th New York Infantry (later renamed the U.S. 369th Infantry) during World War I. From the description of Lewis E. Shaw papers, 1917-1922. (1917-1919 bulk). (New York University). WorldCat record id: 477041189 ...

United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 369th

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