Reminiscences, 1886-1919, 1916-1919 (bulk dates).
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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...
Duncan, George Brand, 1861-1950.
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United States Army General. George Brand Duncan, born in Lexington, Ky., graduated from the U.S. Military Academy in 1886, then served at various posts in the United States until 1893. His participation in the Spanish-American war led to an assignment in the Philippines, where he served until 1905. In 1916, Duncan was serving on the general staff in the office of the Chief of Staff, along with Douglas MacArthur, who was then a major. During World War I, Duncan went to Fr...
