Guy E. Needham papers, 1916-1920.

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Guy E. Needham papers, 1916-1920.

Diaries, letters, memorabilia, and photographs, relating to the United States Army Ambulance Service in France during World War I.

1 ms. box, 2 envelopes.

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Needham, Guy E., 1890-1946.

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Soldier, United States Army, during World War I. From the description of Guy E. Needham papers, 1916-1920. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754869985 Biographical/Historical Note Soldier, United States Army, during World War I. From the guide to the Guy E. Needham papers, 1916-1920, (Hoover Institution Archives) ...

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...

United States. Army. Ambulance Service

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The United States Army Ambulance Service, also known as the USAAS, was created by presidential order May 18, 1917, for the duration of the "existing emergency." It incorporated the civilian volunteer units already in France: the American Field Service and the American Red Cross Ambulance Service. Col. Jones was the commanding officer; Lt. Col. McFarland was the executive officer. An included copy of the demobilization orders gives that date as Jan. 24, 1919. From the description of O...