[Andrew J. Jensen's Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States]

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Discharge paper given to Andrew J. Jensen from the Army of the United States. The document states that Andrew was honorably discharged from his position of mechanic by reason of demobilization. Andrew's physical description follows, along with signatures from a commanding officer. Further biographical information is given on the back. Additionally, a piece of paper has been stapled on the back that was signed by the clerk of the county court in Wharton authenticating the document.

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[2] p. : ill. ; 28 x 20 cm. + [1] p. (13 x 18 cm.)

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Creator: Unknown. 1919-06-26/1940-06-24.

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Discharge paper given to Andrew J. Jensen from the Army of the United States. The document states that Andrew was honorably discharged from his position of mechanic by reason of demobilization. Andrew's physical description follows, along with signatures from a commanding officer. Further biographical information is given on the back. Additionally, a piece of paper has been stapled on the back that was signed by the clerk of the county court in Wharton authenticating the document.

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[2] p. : ill. ; 28 x 20 cm. + [1] p. (13 x 18 cm.)

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[Andrew J. Jensen's Honorable Discharge from the Army of the United States], legal document, 1919-06-26/1940-06-24; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth223826/: accessed April 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Danish Heritage Preservation Society.

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