Charles H. and Frank B. Schaeffer correspondence, 1917-1919.

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Charles H. and Frank B. Schaeffer correspondence, 1917-1919.

The collection consists of correspondence written by brothers, Charles H. and Frank B. Schaeffer during their military service in the United States (U.S.) Army during World War I. Both brothers wrote to their parents during their travels describing their morale and well-being and asking about their parents and other family members.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8205446

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Schaeffer, Charles H.

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Corporal (CPL) Charles H. Schaeffer enlisted in the U.S. Army on 9 May 1917. He served with Company F, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade, 1st Division during World War I. Schaeffer was promoted to corporal on 1 January 1918. He participated in the Battle of Chateau Thierry on 18 July 1918, part of the Second Battle of the Marne. Corporal (CPL) Frank B. Schaeffer was assigned to K Company, 316th Infantry Regiment, 158th Infantry Brigade, 79th Division, National...

Schaeffer, Frank

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 26th (1901-1957). Company F

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 316th. Company K

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United States. Army

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The United States Army is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces and performs land-based military operations. It is one of the seven uniformed services of the United States and is designated as the Army of the United States in the United States Constitution, Article 2, Section 2, Clause 1 and United States Code, Title 10, Subtitle B, Chapter 301, Section 3001. As the largest and senior branch of the U.S. military, the modern U.S. Army has its roots in the Continental Army, which wa...