Charles N. Ponton diary, 1917-1919.

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Charles N. Ponton diary, 1917-1919.

Composed after the war and based upon memos, articles, and letters covering wartime service.

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United States. Army. Ambulance Service

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The United States Army Ambulance Service, also known as the USAAS, was created by presidential order May 18, 1917, for the duration of the "existing emergency." It incorporated the civilian volunteer units already in France: the American Field Service and the American Red Cross Ambulance Service. Col. Jones was the commanding officer; Lt. Col. McFarland was the executive officer. An included copy of the demobilization orders gives that date as Jan. 24, 1919. From the description of O...

Ponton, Charles N.

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Member of Unit No. 591, U.S. Army Medical Corps in France during World War I. From the description of Charles N. Ponton diary, 1917-1919. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421479 ...