1918 postally used card. Full color vignette of the historic equestrian monument on Cemetery Ridge of General George G. Meade, the Union Commander of the Army of the Potomac during the epic 3 day battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863.

Postmark, Gettysburg, Pa., May 4, 1918, with a pair of one cent George Washington postage stamps, and note from U.S. Army tank corps soldier.

Addressed to Rev. Walter E. Bently, Rector Ascension Church, Kent Street, Bklyn, N.Y.

Dear Rector- 5/4/18

I wish to thank you for your kindness in sending me a Prayer Book. Have not attended mass yet as Episcopal Church in town is closed, but will when it opens up again. Last Sunday saw part of the famous old battlefield. Will write again soon. Albert Smith wishes to be remembered to all.

Pvt. Henry Henschkel

Hdqs. Co. 302nd Bn.

Camp Colt,

Gettysburg, Pa.

Tank Corps

Light edge wear and age toning.

Footnote: Camp Colt was established at Gettysburg, Pa., in 1917, and was the first United States Army camp authorized to train the Tank Corps during WWI. Captain Dwight D. Eisenhower, future U.S. Army General, Allied Supreme Commander in WWII, and President of the United States, commanded Camp Colt. He would later return to Gettysburg, purchase a farm, and retire there after his presidency.