This ID bracelet consists of an oblong silver disk engraved with “SERGEANT-MAJOR NAT. E. LEVY 711000 U.S.A. A.E.F.”

Since his serial number appears on the front, the reverse is blank.

The disk is attached to a chain with a still working clasp.

Item is in excellent condition.

Nathan Edwin Levy was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1895. He enlisted in the Army at Scranton on November 15, 1917.

After basic training at Fort Slocum, New York, Levy was assigned to the 233^rd Aero Squadron but the unit designation was changed to the 659^th Aero Supply Squadron on December 22, 1917. He was promoted to sergeant on January 28, 1918 and to sergeant first-class on March 29, 1918.

Levy and his squadron sailed for France aboard the “ANTIGONE” on March 30, 1918 arriving in France on April 13. They were assigned to the Advanced Section, Service of Supply, 1^st Air Depot at Colombey-les-Belles Aerodrome. The squadrons work was to supply repair facilities for damaged aircraft. Though behind the lines, they were close enough to be bombed by German planes several times.

Levy and his squadron sailed from Brest, France on June 27, 1919 aboard the “MANITOU” and upon arrival in New York he was sent to Mitchel Field, Long Island where he was discharged on July 23, 1919.

After the war, Levy returned to Scranton and in 1923 he married Rose Tauber in New York City. The couple would have two daughters.

Levy died January 3, 1982 in Scranton and is buried in Temple Israel Cemetery in Dunmore, Pennsylvania. [ad] [ph:L]

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