I am regretful to be required to write a note such as this. On this day,
November 10th, 1918, Lyle Benning of Austin, Texas United States of America, has been declared deceased. It is of my utmost regret that I write you with this news, and I wish to tell you he died silently and in peace in his sleep. Items that he owned here in France shall be sent back to your
family or guardianship.
Please remember that one life is worth a million, and your sons or loved
ones life was worth and was earned of many in the days he spent.
Sincerely and with wishes of peace,
Nurse Calbur