A P.F.C. in the driver's seat [manuscript] : World War I as seen from a model T ambulance, 1917-19.

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A P.F.C. in the driver's seat [manuscript] : World War I as seen from a model T ambulance, 1917-19.

Transcripts of Dingledine's letters home with some additions. He served as ambulance driver in Section 516 of the U.S. Army Ambulance Service. Also, Condensed history of S.S.U. 516 [3 l. 28 cm. typescript signed].

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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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