World War, 1914-1918 -- Death and burial

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Photocopy of the signed authorization, by Ed C. Smith and Brothers, Dallas, Texas, for receipt of the remains of John Oscar Miller.

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"Under the provisions of paragraph 87, Army regulations, Corporal John Fitzgerald, 2nd Provisional Co., 22nd Inf. as Escort, will proceed from Hoboken, NJ, to San Antonio, Texas, accompanying the remains of the following deceased soldiers enroute to destinations set opposite their respective names." This text is followed by a listing of 50 names, 43 of whom are from Texas.

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Photocopy of a report of dis-internment and reburial of the remains of John Oscar Miller. Includes the exact location of the orginal grave, the nature of burial, the conditionn of the body, that no identification was found on the body, etc.

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Photocopy of the original report. Includes details following the examination of the body, dental records, etc.

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Photocopy of a report. Includes the means of identification and the condition of the body, the nature of burial, and that the body is to be shipped to Hoboken, New Jersey on the USAT Wheaton, to then be shipped on its final destination of Dallas Texas on 14 Oct 1921.

Scope and Contents Sympathy floral arrangement enclosure cards from: Allen, Mrs. John American Railway Express Co. employees American Legion. Alamo Post No. 2 Clark, W.H. and family Culp, Mr. and Mrs. G.E. Ford, J.P. Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. Frank Grace Methodist Church Sunday School and Peacemakers Class Hilbert, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Hodges, Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Holdsworth family Marsh, Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Massie, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Parker family Patrick, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown ...

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"Remains late Private John Oscar Miller will arrive Dallas seven thrity a.m. twenty first with attendanat four fifty eight one."

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"Body of Private John Oscar Miller, Two Two Three Nine Four Four Three will arrive Hoboken about Oct 6...."