Around 1919, the Kansas State Historical Society and the American Legion solicited biographical information from returning veterans (primarily members of the 35th and 89th infantry divisions) and the families of those who died in service, notably from the Gold Star Mothers. Each veteran or family member was asked to provide letters, photographs, a biography, and military records. This file contains information on Erwin R. Bleckley, Battery F, 130th Field Artillery later assigned to the 50th Aero Squadron. Erwin was killed in action on October 6, 1918 when the airplane he was aboard was shot down by German troops.
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