Ritch, Arthur Jean
survey sheet - handwritten

 

 

On front (recto) of survey form:

"Date of Enlistment: Nov. 30, 1910; Dec. 19, 1913
Military Camps to which went:
* U.S. Navy
Units to which belonged:
* U.S.S. Jenkins
* [U.S.S.?; N.D.D.?] Naval Hospital, Chelsea, Mass.
* Served eight years up to Dec. 15, 1917.
Date of trip overseas: --
Service there:
* Was injured and Discharged at the U.S. Naval Hospital,
Mass., Dec. 15, 1917.
Date of return: --
Date of demobilization: --
Honors received:
* Under care of War Risk Bureau and Convalescing on the Farm of Mrs. H.M. Babbitt"

On reverse of survey form:

"Having just received your letter, Due to my not been [sic] able to get home and my people not knowing where I have been
I am now improving and intend to stay on this farm untill [sic] I am strong enough to go to work.
I will be glad to hear from you at any time I Remain
Very Truly
[As their?; Arthur?] Jean Ritch
c/o Mrs. H.M. Babbitt
Mendham [M.A.]

 

 

NOTES
Jenkins (Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships)
http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/j2/jenkins-i.htm

Naval Hospital Boston Historic District (Chelsea Naval Hospital)
http://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/maritime/nav.htm