Dad's Army - Enlistment
He enlisted at Fort George Wright at Spokane, Washington - the nearest Army base
He sent a postcard to his family at Elmdale, Montana, announcing his enlistment
(Picture on back of card)
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(Front of card)
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Spokane Washington
From Artie Aug 4th 1917 Dear Mother and all Will now drop you a few lines to let you know that I have enlisted in the U.S.A. Am now stationed at Fort (George) Wright, but may be shipped out (any?) day. The building on the other side is (our?) headquarters. Will (w)right more later. |