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Description
This collection contains one letter written by Cpl. Vester A. Benson, USA to his brother Floyd and his wife Clara from a base hospital during the First World War.
Background
Corporal Vester Alvin Benson, American Expeditionary Force (12/14/1895 - 1/18/1965) was born and raised in Creston, Iowa. He served during the First World War with Company 'C', 168th Infantry until his injury in 1918. Cpl. Benson wrote to his brother and his wife, Floyd and Claire "Clara" Benson. The little girl mentioned at the end of the letter is their daughter Catherine, the mother of the donor Verlyn Jackson.
Extent
0.075 Linear feet (1 folder)
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.
Availability
This collection is open for research.