1918 WWI Thanksgiving Postcard Camp Funston Soldier Spanish Flu Pandemic Kansas For Sale

Available for your collection is a remarkable piece of American history: a 1918 Antique Embossed Thanksgiving Postcard sent to Private Evans Parks (Co. M, 20th U.S. Inf.) at Camp Funston, Kansas.

This card features a historic crossover of two major global events from the autumn of 1918: World War I and the Spanish Influenza Pandemic.

HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS:

- Postmark: November 25, 1918, from Beloit, Kansas.

- Recipient: Sent to a WWI soldier stationed at Camp Funston (Fort Riley, KS), a primary mobilization camp during the Great War.

- WWI Service Flag: Features a red-and-white service flag patriotic emblem printed in the upper-center margin.

- The 1918 Pandemic Connection: The handwritten message explicitly documents the historic Spanish Flu lockdown, stating: "...we have not been able to hold any service for 6 weeks, we certainly miss our letter writing as much as the services."

Stamped with a historic 2-cent George Washington stamp. This postcard is a perfect addition for collectors of holiday greetings, WWI postal history, military Americana, or medical history. Please examine the photos carefully to evaluate physical condition.