STRASBURG VA CDS with matching handstamped PAID 5 (CC type A, CV $200) on turned cover to Mrs. Bettie A. Childress, Jetersville, Amelia Cty, Va. with mandated soldier’s endorsement From Sergt A. M. Childress Co B. 23rd Regt Va. Vols. Inside use is a cut down legal-size cover with part of Winchester cancellation visible but no postage remaining, addressed to Strasburg. Ex Earl Kaplan and John Vagnetti. $150.

Alfred W. Childress enlisted 5-16-61 as a private and was promoted to 2nd Lieu. 4-21-61, hospitalized and sick multiple times; resigned 11-15-62.