Papers. 1918-1919.

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Papers. 1918-1919.

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Two letters from Ginn, one (8 p.) with Co. F, 125 U.S. Inf., AEF, "Across the Rhine," describing his enlistment, trip to France, battles, and the armistice (20 DEC 1918); and one (3 p.) with the 32nd Div., Quartermaster's Corps, the Netherlands, re. waiting to be sent home and sending souvenirs (3 MAR 1919).

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Ginn, Chester C.

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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...