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WWI REAL PHOTO POSTCARD — AMERICAN SOLDIER STANDING IN DEEP SNOW, FRENCH ALPS c1919 — IDENTIFIED SOLDIER\'S COLLECTION, WITH HIS NOTE HOME
An original real photo postcard of an American soldier in greatcoat and overseas cap, standing in deep snow in front of a pine-covered mountainside. It comes from the collection of Corporal Raymond W. John of West Liberty, Iowa (Co. L, 56th Infantry, 7th Division), and in all likelihood shows Raymond himself on leave in the Alps after the Armistice.
His pencil note on the back explains why the card survived:
\"I am sending these home because I am afraid they will get destroyed carrying them around with me.\"
Raymond had several copies of this photograph printed, and his collection also includes his Chamonix and Mont Blanc leave cards, where he writes home about \"all the snow.\"
ABOUT RAYMONDRaymond William John (1895–1986) was drafted in May 1918, served in France with Co. L, 56th Infantry, 7th Division, and after the Armistice was chosen for the A.E.F. University at Beaune. He came home in July 1919. His service is confirmed by his 1923 Iowa WWI bonus application.
PROVENANCEFrom Raymond\'s own collection of 52 postcards, fully researched and documented. The cards are being sold individually.
The buyer additionally receives a printed insert card with a QR code linking to the full archive: Raymond\'s story, a transcription of every letter, his service timeline, and photos of all 52 cards.
Card number in the archive: Ray 036
Stored in a rigid top loader to protect it from bending. Ships in the top loader inside a padded bubble mailer via USPS Ground Advantage with tracking.
