The Francis E. Vaughn papers, 1919-1977.

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The Francis E. Vaughn papers, 1919-1977.

Contains the following types of materials: awards / certificates, newspapers, oral histories. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time period: World War II (WWII) and inter war in China. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Saunar Artillery School - France; Shanghai Volunteer Corps; and 15th Infantry Regiment. General description of the collection: The Francis E. Vaughn papers include senior officer's debriefing program between Vaughn, LTC James Shephard, and LTC Jack Hixson; experiences as a volunteer in the inter war years in China; politics and events in China prior to United States entry in WWII.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7574610

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces

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Historical Note American Expeditionary Force The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) was the U.S. military force in Europe during World War I. Although a division commanded by General John J. Pershing was sent to France in June 1917, most of the AEF was manned as a result of passage of the Selective Service Act (40 Stat. 76) by the U.S. Congress on 18 May 1917, creating the Selective Service System. The Act gave the president the p...

Vaughn, Francis F.

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