Dependahl, Edward R., 1895-1963
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1895-1963
- Existence: 1895-12-16 - 1963-05-11
Biography
Edward R. Dependahl (sometimes spelled Dependall) was born on December 16, 1895, in St. Louis. He enlisted in the United States Army on June 22, 1918, in Wyoming, and was discharged in 1919. At St. Charles in 1919, Edward married Mildred O’Toole, the sister of Loretta O’Toole Sunder. Before World War I, Edward worked as a rancher/cowboy in Wyoming, and after the war, he returned to St. Louis and became an automobile salesman. Edward Dependahl died on May 11, 1963.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Edward R. Dependahl World War I Postcard Collection
Collection
Identifier: P0950
Scope and Contents
The Edward R. Dependahl World War I Postcard Collection contains 38 postcards sent by Edward R. Dependahl to his fiancée Mildred H. O'Toole and her family from various military camps in the United States and France during World War I. Dependahl served in the Army from 1918-1919, and was part of the American Expeditionary Forces in France. Most of the messages are quick notes to let the O'Tooles know that he is well. Dependahl often speculates about his movement to camps within the United...
Dates:
1918-1919
Sunder and Dependahl Family Collection
Collection
Identifier: P0992
Scope and Contents
The Sunder and Dependahl Family Collection contains photographs and postcards, primarily documenting the military experiences of Leo John Sunder and Edward (Ed) R. Dependahl during World War I. The collection includes portraits of both men in uniform, as well as postcards informing loved ones of their movements. Ed’s postcards are addressed to his fiancée, Mildred O’Toole, and Mildred’s mother, Mrs. Elizabeth O’Toole. Leo’s postcards are addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stengle and Mr. and Mrs....
Dates:
ca. 1913-1932