During World War I, Sargeant 1st Class, Carl Pieper was stationed at the United States Army Base Hospital No. 22 in Beau Desert, Gironde, France. In January of 1919, Sgt. Pieper was granted a three day leave, but before he could depart he had to have the above "leave slip" signed and stamped by designated officers. While absent from the base hospital, Pieper was able to use this form to validate his leave, as well as obtain free travel on "leave trains," which were developed by the United States Army to provide transportation for soldiers on leave.
[UWM Manuscript Collection 145: Box 1, Folder 13]
