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Gathering at Brook Farm. From May Murray’s diary: Wednesday, May 30, 1917 “On the way back from the cemetery, the parade went up to Brook Farm and had pictures taken - firemen - soldiers - Boy Scouts - Camp Fire Girls - school children.” chs-007754

Radio Blinker Signal Set Made for U.S. Army Air Service by Frank B. Perry and Sons, June 7, 1918. chs-013814

“Windsor Castle.
Soldiers of United States,the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand besides the Armies of many Nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom.
The allies will gain new heart and spirit and your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you & bid you God speed on your mission.
George R. I.
April 1918.” chs-014666
Soldiers of United States,the people of the British Isles welcome you on your way to take your stand besides the Armies of many Nations now fighting in the Old World the great battle for human freedom.
The allies will gain new heart and spirit and your company. I wish that I could shake the hand of each one of you & bid you God speed on your mission.
George R. I.
April 1918.” chs-014666

Red Cross Death Notice, Private Harold Thew Booth “January 8, 1919 My dear Mr. Booth: It is with the deepest sympathy I am enclosing this report of the death of your son, Pvt. Harold T. Booth, (494 Motor Truck Co.) and with it I wish to send a heartfelt tribute of honor to the memory of a brave soldier, who gave his life for his country and humanity. I hope it will be of some comfort to you to know that he had every care it was possible, and that he lies among the honored dead of those heroes who crossed the seas to give their lives to bring the blessings of peace, and whose names will never be forgotten. Sincerely yours, R. Castle, Jr.” chs-014599

A page from Boy Scout Ed McNunn's Handbook & diary documenting that he "Flagged" at bridge WWI. Boy Scouts, along with police, retired and active servicemen provide security various locations such as bridges, railroads, ports, etc. 1919 chs-007664

World World I Service Monument near Chester's Corporation Building (Walton Hose Co.). Circa 1930. chs-0001271

Brothers in the Navy: Joseph & William Roach. "Stationed with a Seabee outfit in the British West Indies, Seaman Roach has been in the Navy since January. His brother, Yeoman Roach enlisted last October and is now at a West Coast Naval Station. They are sons of Mr. and Mrs. William Roach of Chester." 1943? chs-009736
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Updated 2015-07-03.