Ross E. Read papers [manuscript], 1918-1968.

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Ross E. Read papers [manuscript], 1918-1968.

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Collection includes: Bound volume "History of 1st U.S. Engineers," ca. 1918, with roster. Photos and newspaper clippings regarding Read's service tipped in; Photograph, 1919, of General John Pershing presenting Read with a Distinguished Service Cross; 20 German Marks, 1914; Typescript roster of the 265th M. P. Company; Miscellaneous documents and correspondence relating to Read's service in France during World War I and awards, 1918-1968, including a Purple Heart, 1932, and a Silver Star, 1968; A.E.F. newspaper "Stars and Stripes," June 13 1919, with personal notes by Read.

.08 cubic feet (2 folders and 1 oversize folder)

Oregon Historical Society Research Library

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United States. Army. Military Police Company, 265th

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Read, Ross E., 1893-1979.

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United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. Engineers Regiment, 1st

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Pershing, John J. (John Joseph), 1860-1948

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Career Army officer who served in the Philippines as an adjutant general and engineer officer, collector of customs, and cavalry squadron commander, participating in actions against the Tausug (Moros), 1899-1903; later apppointed governor of Moro Province and commander, Department of Mindanao, 1909-1913. Well-known for his command of the American Expeditionary Forces in France during World War I, 1917-1919. From the description of General John J. Pershing photograph collection [pictu...