Letters written home from WWII serviceman Edward J. Knowlton prior to his death in 1943.
Edward John Knowlton, son of John and Isabel McNeal Knowlton, was killed in England during World War II. The Caribou Lister/Knowlton Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 9389 is named, in part in his honor. Knowlton was the brother of Frank Knowlton, Marie Knowlton Currie and Edith Knowlton Milton (all deceased).
Correspondence from the chief of staff at the Washington War Department to the mother of deceased soldier Edward J. Knowlton, regarding information concerning cause of death.
A letter to Isabel Knowlton, mother of deceased soldier Edward J. Knowlton, explaining the cause of the young man’s death. The letter is dated May 3, 1943. Knowlton died January 24, 1943.
The list of personal articles sent home following the death of Edward J. Knowlton.
A Valentine Day card/envelope sent from Isabel Knowlton to her son Edward J. Knowlton while he was serving in World War II. The card was returned to her, as her son was killed Jan. 24, 1943.
Western Union telegram explaining the time of arrival via railcar of the remains of Edward J. Knowlton, who was killed during WWII. Knowlton had been interred overseas prior to the end of the war. 
