James F. Meagher letters, 1918-1919.

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James F. Meagher letters, 1918-1919.

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Letters from Meagher, serving in the American Expeditionary Forces, to his sister, detailing activities near Vitrey and Angers, France. Included are descriptions of his Christmas (1918), action near Verdun and Metz, the poor living conditions at Angers, a review of their battalion by General Pershing, and his views of the town and people of Cornille, near Angers.

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Minnesota Historical Society, Division of Archives and Manuscripts

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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...