Lewis B. Moore papers, 1 January 1918-9 June 1919, undated.

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Lewis B. Moore papers, 1 January 1918-9 June 1919, undated.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence / letters, memoirs, personal documents, clippings, diary / journal. Contains information pertaining to the following war: World War I (WWI). Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organization: U.S. Army Medical Corps; 51st [463rd] Aero Squadron; 8th Aviation Instruction Center. General description of the collection: The Lewis B. Moore papers include Moore's diary for 1918 covering his service at Foggia, Italy, with Major Fiorello La Guardia's 8th Aviation Instruction Center training American pilots for service on the Italian front. Also available are an eight-page memoir of Moore's entire tour of duty, 1917-1919; one wartime letter; a clipping on the center at Foggia; a pass; and an identification card.

1 folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7621088

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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La Guardia, Fiorello H. (Fiorello Henry), 1882-1947

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Fiorello Henry La Guardia (born Fiorello Enrico La Guardia; December 11, 1882 – September 20, 1947) was an American attorney and politician who represented New York in the House of Representatives and served as the 99th Mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945. Known for his irascible, energetic, and charismatic personality and diminutive stature, La Guardia is acclaimed as one of the greatest mayors in American history. Though a Republican, La Guardia was frequently cross-endorsed by other part...

Moore, Lewis B. (Lewis Baxter), 1866-

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Lewis B. Moore was a United States (U.S.) soldier. He was a private, Medical Corps, on duty at Fort Sam Houston and with the 51st (463rd) Aero Squadron, Camp Hospital 14, and the 8th Aviation Instruction Center. From the description of Lewis B. Moore papers, 1 January 1918-9 June 1919, undated. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 50140636 ...