United States Flag of Corporal Ernest J. Lewis

Scope and content:

Scope and Contents

One United States Flag with 48 stars that came to America on the casket of Corporal Ernest J. Lewis, who attended the College of William and Mary from 1913-1914. Corporal Lewis was killed in 1918 during World War I. He was a member of Company B, 116th Infantry from Virginia. There is a lock and a key on the top and bottom right-hand side of the flag. The lock is engraved with "MILLER" in the middle. The lock and key are both attached to the flag with paperclips. A small index card is also attached to the flag with "Corporal Ernest J. Lewis, Company B. 116th Infantry." The flag is approximately 9ft. 10 1/2in. x 3ft. 4in. It is in fair condition with a few very small holes. Located in Textiles S1 SS5. UA 2009.380

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College of William and Mary
Special Collections Research Center
Earl Gregg Swem Library
College of William and Mary
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Williamsburg, VA 23187-8795
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