Virgil L. Courtright papers 1917-1971

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Virgil L. Courtright papers 1917-1971

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Memoir, letters, and photographs, relating to American military balloon operations in France during World War I.

1 folder, 1 envelope.; (0.2 linear feet)

eng,

Hoover Institution Archives

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SNAC Resource ID: 6659615

Hoover Institution Archives

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Courtright, Virgil L., 1885-

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Private, United States Army; member, 7th Balloon Company, 1918-1919. From the description of Virgil L. Courtright papers, 1917-1971. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123429919 Biographical/Historical Note Private, United States Army; member, 7th Balloon Company, 1918-1919. From the guide to the Virgil L. Courtright papers, 1917-1971, (Hoover Institution Archives) ...

United States. Army. Balloon Company, 7th.

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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...