Military Monday ~ Grandpa's Official Army Papers

In the past I have shared several stories about the military service of my grandfather, Leland Norris. Today, I am sharing the Honorable Discharge papers he received on the day he was released from the Army, following World War I.

   

  To Whom it May Concern

This is to certify that Leland V. Norris 1532896 Corporal, 5th Battery F.A.R.R.

THE UNITED STATES ARMY, as a testimonial of honest and faithful service,

is hereby Honorably Discharged from from the military service of the United States by reason of

E.T.S. under fro. frobair / 16 M.D. 1918

Said Leland V. Norris was born

in Dayton, in the state of Ohio

When enlisted he was 18 3/12 years of age and by occupation a student

He had Blue eyes, Light hair, Medium complexion and

Was 5 feet 5 inches in height.

Given under my hand at Camp Sheridan this

19th day of May, one thousand nine hundred and nineteen

Fred H. Zinn,

Major Infantry U.S.A.

Commanding

My grandfather, Leland V. Norris, during his service in the Army, 1918-1919.