US Soldier Fought in WWI—Then 109 Years Later Family Get Unexpected Message
Summary
A man named Dylan Mermis found a 109-year-old postcard in an old building in Kansas. The postcard was sent by a World War I soldier, Hugh H. Hoff, and Mermis was able to find and contact Hoff’s great-granddaughter to return the postcard.Key Facts
- Dylan Mermis joined a treasure hunt in buildings set to be demolished in Russell, Kansas.
- The buildings contained many antiques and old items, including magazines dating from 1887 to 1920.
- Mermis found a postcard from 1917 showing soldier Hugh H. Hoff writing to his cousin during World War I.
- Hoff had chosen active duty in the Army at a lower rank rather than a higher rank in the Reserves.
- Mermis searched online and found Hoff’s family history and discovered he lived until 1944.
- Hoff’s great-granddaughter was contacted through Facebook and received the postcard.
- The postcard was saved from destruction and returned to the soldier’s family.
- Mermis felt it was important to preserve the historical item rather than let it be thrown away.
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