G. W. Osgood papers, 1917-1921 and 1957.

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G. W. Osgood papers, 1917-1921 and 1957.

Service papers, clippings, typescript of diary, drawings of wartime sites, scattered letters and miscellanea; also photographs.

.2 linear ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7362059

Bentley Historical Library

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Osgood, G. W. (Guyor Wilner)

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Volunteer for the American Field Service, ambulance service to the French Army during World War I, later served with U.S. Army Ambulance Service. From the description of G. W. Osgood papers, 1917-1921 and 1957. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34421534 ...

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...