The chapter also followed up with 41 more trainees on May 25th, giving baskets of fruits, cigars, and cigarettes.
Source: World News, Volume 31, Number 136, 3 June 1918
Wednesday, May 23, 2018
On this Day, June 3 1918 - Red Cross gives Sweaters to Trainees
Six Henry County men were to leave for basic training in Charlottesville, VA on this day. The local Red Cross chapter donated a sweater each to these future soldiers, as each boy had a requirement to bring at least one with them. T. G. Burch presented the sweaters at the station.
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