Joseph Mitchell Pilcher obituary undated

Pilcher, Joseph Mitchell

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Joseph Mitchell Pilcher (b. 1896) was a poet, lyricist, essay writer, Unitarian religious educator, and social worker. He was born in Marksville, La., and lived in New Orleans, La., Laurel, Miss., and Montgomery, Ala. He was active in the Unitarian Laymen's League, Louisiana Historical Society, New Orleans Confederate Memorial Day Committee, National Poetry Day Committee, and the Alabama Writers' Conclave. His social work through the church was concerned with basic educational opportunities and ...

McCall, Claude M., dd. 1918.

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United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces

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Historical Note American Expeditionary Force The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) was the U.S. military force in Europe during World War I. Although a division commanded by General John J. Pershing was sent to France in June 1917, most of the AEF was manned as a result of passage of the Selective Service Act (40 Stat. 76) by the U.S. Congress on 18 May 1917, creating the Selective Service System. The Act gave the president the p...