CEHBates_MarApr1919_073a

727 Paru Street
April 15th 1919

My own dear Edward.

Your cable came yesterday
morning announcing anniversary that you
had been "awarded Distinguished
Service Cross" - First Lieut. Bates
& headed Coblentz; - So I went
to S.F. & brought it to your father
& we sent you an answer to
Coblentz. "First Lieut Bates126th Infantry; A P. A. 734
(American Fld. Forces)
Army of Occupation
so I believe we put "Coblentz" instead