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World War I Engraved Canteen

bergie

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I was fortunate to find this beautifully engraved WWI U.S. canteen today at the house of a family member and was given permission to keep it. Note the location of Savenay, France where there was a medical facility and the June 2, 1918 date (I couldn't find a battle, unless I missed it, so perhaps the day it was engraved). Luckily, there are three initials rather than two. Not as good as a name, but way better than two initials. I'm hoping someone knows how to do deep research to find the name. Much appreciated. Person must have been a medic based on the insignia. Initials are KEC.
 

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Great find! Any chance of it being a family member? Check those inlaws and outlaws sir names or previous home owners.
 
^ ^ ^ That's good news and a start. Looking forward to see where it leads. Nice that you got a quick response from someone that enjoyed your find & seems genuinely interested in helping. Best wishes !!!
 

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