Thomas Francis McAllister papers, 1917-1919 and 1943.

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Thomas Francis McAllister papers, 1917-1919 and 1943.

Letters describing his experiences in France during World War I, including time spent in Paris, at the front, and in training.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7363369

Bentley Historical Library

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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...

France. Armée. Légion étrangère.

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McAllister, Thomas Francis, 1896-

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Grand Rapids Michigan resident, 1918 graduate of the University of Michigan, who served with the U.S. Ambulance Service and later the French Foreign Legion during World War I. From the description of Thomas Francis McAllister papers, 1917-1919 and 1943. (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 34422896 ...