The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces collection, 1913-1981.

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The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces collection, 1913-1981.

Collection contains the records of the Society, which was formed to continue the traditions of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, which began in World War I. Includes membership lists, Post minutes, correspondence, financial reports, convention programs, scrapbooks, and Division histories.

4.5 cubic ft.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7664076

Lancaster County Historical Society

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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...