John H. Plumb World War I scrapbook, 1911-1919

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John H. Plumb World War I scrapbook, 1911-1919

A scrapbook created by John H. Plumb containing photographs documenting Plumb's training and service in World War I, taken mostly between November 6, 1917 and July 3, 1919. The scrapbook is entitled "Some Great Events of the Great War." It contains pictures of aviation and flights in Kansas as early as 1911, including Plumb's first plane ride in 1915. It also includes Plumb's medals earned at La Marne, France, and at the Battle of St. Mihiel in 1918. The bulk of the photographs document Plumb's training in the United States, departure from New York, arrival and activities in Sheffield, England, and service in France. Also included are photographs of naval battles and factory scenes manufacturing weapons. The photographs are arranged chronologically by event.

1 volume.

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

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John H. Plumb was a World War I veteran and in the real estate business in Topeka, Kansas. Plumb enlisted in Salina, Kansas, then trained at Fort Logan, Colorado; the ground school at Kelly Field in San Antonio, Texas; and Mitchell Field in Mineola, Long Island, New York. Plumb arrived in Le Harve, France and served until the end of the war. From the description of John H. Plumb World War I scrapbook, 1911-1919 (Kansas State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 716312361 ...