Papers of Richard Davenport Gilliam [manuscript, 1917-1919.

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Papers of Richard Davenport Gilliam [manuscript, 1917-1919.

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The papers consist of correspondence of Richard Davenport Gilliam, Jr., to his parents, Richard Davenport Gilliam and Irene Jones Gilliam, while serving as a soldier in the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia. Library

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University of Virginia

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University of Virginia student from Lexington, Ky.; afterwards a Presbyterian minister and missionary to Brazil. From the description of Diploma awarded to John Rockwell Smith [manuscript], 1866 June 29. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647905124 Lt., C.S.A.; teacher, Norwood School, Nelson County, Va.; principal Select School, New York, N.Y. From the description of Diplomas of Waller Holladay [manuscript], 1858-1872. (University of Virginia). WorldC...

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Gilliam, Irene Jones.

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Gilliam, Richard Davenport, 1897-1986.

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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...