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Wilkinson, Joseph B. (First World War correspondence)
2014.027.w.rd
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Description
This collection contains three postcards and the dog tags of PFC Joseph B. Wilkinson, AEF during the First World War.
Background
Private First Class Joseph Benjamin Wilkinson, AEF (8/31/1892 - 9/1974) was born to Benjamin and Mary Wilkinson in Meriden,
New Haven, Connecticut. His parents were immigrants from England. PFC Wilkinson was twentyfour years old when he registered
for the draft and later deployed to France. He died in September 1974 in Providence, Rhode Island.
Extent
0.025 Linear Feet
(2 folders)
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.
Availability
This collection is open for research.