The William L. Alf papers, 1915-1930.

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The William L. Alf papers, 1915-1930.

Contains: notebooks compiled while taking course at the School of Fire for Field Artillery (1915); weekly written exams (1915); War Dept. special orders and circulars (1918); Embarkation instructions (1919); home addresses of officers of the 87th Division; By-laws of the Bethany Chapter, No. 24 of Order of the Eastern Star (1925); clerk's copy of the organizations serving under the commanding General, District of Washington (1926?); booklet "Ceremonies and Functions at the White House : Duties of Aides" (1931); "The Spirit of 1925" and By-laws of the Association of Past Matrons and Past Patrons (1932); excerpts from April 1, 1937 Congressional Record-Appendix; facsimiles of historical documents.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7018701

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Alf, William L.

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Attended School of Fire Artillery (1915); Sergeant Major, 5th Field Artillery, A.E.F. (1915); 87th Division (1918); Major, Field Artillery, 8th Army Corps (1919); appointed Adjutant, 8th Army Corps (1919); President of the Warrent Officers Association, U.S. Army (1927-28). From the description of The William L. Alf papers, 1915-1930. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 21663671 ...