[Identification Card of Henry R. Clay, Jr.]

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Identification card belonging to Henry R. Clay, Jr. The card identifies Clay's rank as a 1st Lieutenant, and his function as "air service." Clay was a member of the American Expeditionary Forces. The right side of the card has a blank space where the recipient was to place his photograph "within four days after issue."

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2 p. ; 10 x 13 cm., folded to 10 x 7 cm.

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Creator: Unknown. [1917..1919].

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Identification card belonging to Henry R. Clay, Jr. The card identifies Clay's rank as a 1st Lieutenant, and his function as "air service." Clay was a member of the American Expeditionary Forces. The right side of the card has a blank space where the recipient was to place his photograph "within four days after issue."

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2 p. ; 10 x 13 cm., folded to 10 x 7 cm.

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Rescuing Texas History, 2015

This compilation of newspapers, photographs, and other materials provides a glimpse into the diverse people and fascinating places that have contributed to the growth of Texas.

Henry R. Clay, Jr. Papers

This collection contains personal and professional materials related to Henry R. Clay, Jr., documenting his time in the military as a pilot during WWI while receiving his training in England and during his deployment in France.

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  • [1917..1919]

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  • March 18, 2016, 4:44 p.m.

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  • Dec. 4, 2020, 2:30 p.m.

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[Identification Card of Henry R. Clay, Jr.], text, [1917..1919]; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth706090/: accessed May 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The University of Texas at Dallas.

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