Soldiers of the United States, the
people of the British Isles welcome
you on your way to take your
stand beside the Armies of
many Nations now fighting in
the Old World the great battle
for human freedom.
The Allies will gain new heart
& spirit in 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
Letter from England's King George V to American soldiers who came through England or were in the British sector of France.
Physical Description
Letter, 5" x 7.75"; Envelope, 5.25" x 4.25"
Subjects
World War I; Kings; Soldiers; Correspondence
Geographical Area
England
Language
English
Local Identifier
World War I Collection, MS.000765, Box 1, Folder 32
Digital Resource
Image
Digital Collection
The Great War - World War I at Home and Abroad
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Preferred Citation
Letter, King George V to American Soldiers, World War I Collection, MS.000765, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas
Rights and Usage
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Soldiers of the United States, the
people of the British Isles welcome
you on your way to take your
stand beside the Armies of
many Nations now fighting in
the Old World the great battle
for human freedom.
The Allies will gain new heart
& spirit in 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
