The Stephen J. Plowkio papers, 1894-1978.

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The Stephen J. Plowkio papers, 1894-1978.

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Contains: Biographical sketch (1894-1974); copies of "The First Call" in American Legion Magazine (1916-1939); note giving dates and places of service in France (1918); photograph of French refugees (1918); general orders (1918); "Rhine Panorama" (1919); roster of Troop I, 2nd U.S. Cavalry (1919); newspaper articles on First Officers Training camp; Honorable Discharge papers (1920); Medal certificates; correspondence (1958-1959); 2nd Cavalry Association Newsletter (1961-1981); newspaper articles about Plowkio; article from US Cavalry Memorial Association; personal research.

2 boxes.

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Frank J. North was organizer and commander of the Pawnee Scouts, a United States Army Unit of volunteer Pawnee Indians from Nebraska. From 1865 to 1877, the Pawnee Scouts served under North in Nebraska, Kansas, and Wyoming. From the description of Orders : Fort McPherson, Nebraska, 1869 May 4. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84103762 Frank J. North was organizer and commander of the Pawnee Scouts, a United States Army Unit of volunteer Pawnee Indians from Nebraska. From 1865 ...

Plowkio, Stephen J.

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Stephen J. Plowkio was born in 1894. He enlisted May 1915 in the 2nd U.S. Cavalry. Became Corporal on April 19, 1919. Claims to be 1st American soldier to do a watch on the Rhine in World War I at the famed Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, Germany. As a bugler, he sounded the 1st "First Call" at Plattsburg Barracks May 15, 1917 when the 1st Officers Training Camp opened. From the description of The Stephen J. Plowkio papers, 1894-1978. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: ...

Plowkio, Stephen J.

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Stephen J. Plowkio was born in 1894. He enlisted May 1915 in the 2nd U.S. Cavalry. Became Corporal on April 19, 1919. Claims to be 1st American soldier to do a watch on the Rhine in World War I at the famed Ludendorff Bridge at Remagen, Germany. As a bugler, he sounded the 1st "First Call" at Plattsburg Barracks May 15, 1917 when the 1st Officers Training Camp opened. From the description of The Stephen J. Plowkio papers, 1894-1978. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: ...