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Charles F. Watrous papers

 Collection
Identifier: RG069_145

Scope and Content

The papers consist of the enlistment record and honorable discharge paper for Corporal Charles F. Watrous, photographs, two small pocket diaries, Connecticut State Guard identity card, Social Security cards, buttons, and medals. The bulk of the photographs are from the World War I period, although two others date from 1941-42.

Dates

  • 1917-1942

Language of Materials

The records are in English.

Restrictions on Access

These records are stored at an off-site facility and therefore may not be available on a same-day basis.

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Biographical Note

Corporal Charles F. Watrous was a World War I veteran who served in Company F of the 102 Infantry in the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Charles enlisted in the National Guard on July 16, 1917 in New Haven, Connecticut. He saw combat service in 1918, fought in the Chateau Thierry and Meuse-Argonne offensives, was wounded in the arm by gun fire on July 25, 1918, and received a Purple Heart. Corporal Charles F. Watrous was honorably discharged from the United States Army on April 29, 1919. He later served in the Milford Fire Department and Connecticut National Guard and was a guard officer during World War II.

Extent

1 cubic foot

Abstract

Corporal Charles F. Watrous was a World War I veteran who served in Company F of the 102 Infantry in the American Expeditionary Forces in France.

Provenance

The papers were donated by Arthur Watrous, a nephew of Charles’s, to the Connecticut State Library in July 2008.

Alternative Form Available

Transcripts of the two diaries completed by volunteer Jeremy Schmitt are included in the papers.

Processing Information

These records were processed by volunteer Jeremy Schmitt in March 2015.

Title
RG 069:145, Charles F. Watrous Papers
Subtitle
Inventory
Author
Finding aid prepared by Connecticut State Library staff.
Date
2015
Language of description
Undetermined
Script of description
Code for undetermined script

Repository Details

Part of the Connecticut State Library Repository

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