Camp Mills miscellany, 1917-1919.

Long Island Railroad Company.

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Commuter railroad service in Brooklyn dates to 1834 and the founding of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) during that year. Originally conceived as a means to connect Brooklyn to Boston, Massachusetts more directly, the LIRR played a significant role in the development and economic growth of Long Island's suburban communities, particularly after the railroad was directly linked to Manhattan in the 1880s. As of 2010, the LIRR is the largest and busiest commuter railroad in the United S...

Camp Mills (Hempstead, N.Y.)

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Lankes, Frank J. (Frank James), 1895-

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West Seneca, N.Y. historian and author. From the description of Frank Lankes articles and notes, 1944-1953. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 71334019 Training camp in Hempstead, N.Y., used by the American army during World War I. From the description of Camp Mills miscellany, 1917-1919. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155553714 ...

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...