Charles J. Deahey Letter, 1918 September 20

File — Box: 4251.002, Folder: 5

Scope and Contents

This letter to Mr. Herman Badenhoope from Charles J. Deahey (his son's commanding officer) explains that his son was wounded when a grenade exploded. His injuries were not serious, however, because a YMCA-issued copy of the New Testament deflected some of the shrapnel.

Dates

Creation: 1918 September 20

Creator

From the Collection: Hall, Wade (Donor, Person)

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