Royal W. Brouard papers 1909-1922

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Royal W. Brouard papers 1909-1922

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This collection consists of material pertaining chiefly to Royal Willis Brouard's U.S. military service during and after World War I. It includes military-issued maps of France, memorabilia, correspondence, photographs, printed documents, and a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings pertaining to the War. The collection also contains Brouard's enlistment and honorable discharge papers.

0.42 Linear feet; in one manuscript box.

Center for Brooklyn History (2020-)

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New Hampshire (Battleship)

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United States. Army. Coast Artillery Regiment, 59th

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Brouard, Royal W.

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Royal W. Brouard was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. about 1891. At the age of 18, in November of 1909, he enlisted with the 12th Company of the New York Coast Artillery of the National Guard (13th Coast Defense Command). On August 5, 1917, he was drafted into federal service. The 13th Coast Defense Command became the 59th Artillery, Coastal Artillery Corps, and Brouard served with Battery F of the 59th Artillery. The Brooklyn Daily Eagle of October 20, 1918 notes that "The 59th, with its 1,...