Christmas at Camp McClellan Lifts Soldier Spirit
Christmas at Camp McClellan brings a holiday pause in training. Governors Townsend Harrington Evans and Pronrt oversee morale efforts as red cross kits and gifts arrive for soldiers. Local volunteers from New Jersey and Delaware deliver care, and a Christmas tree with presents awaits the 113th and 114th regiments and machine gun battalions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Townsend, Jr
Delaware
Emerson
Harrington
Maryland
Walter Evens Edge
New Jersey
Henry
Pronrt
Virginia
Ander
Robert F. Smith
Smith
Ann
Trenton
Regina Izbur
Ons. A. Wilson
BE. H. Wilson
William W. Morrellm
Bar States
Aniston
Order
Y. M
Poligigg
Jacksonville Baptist Church
Jacksonville
Dry Alabama Support from Captain Handley in Prohibition Era
Captain John M. Handley, chaplain of the 112th field artillery, applauds nationwide prohibition and local option in Alabama. He praises Southern hospitality, commends dry states for Christianity, and urges continued legal actions to eliminate liquor, addressing Superintendent Shields and referencing past anti-saloon league work in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Handley
112Th Field Artillery
Handley
Alabama
Shields
New Jersey
Broad Way Methodist Episcopal Church
Salem
N. J
Cresi
Em Ianees
Peg
General C D Gaither Returns to Maryland
General Charles D Gaither, recently disqualified for service due to disability, has returned to his Maryland home. He was popular during his stay at Camp McClellan and his departure is noted with regret. His saddle horse was shipped this morning and other effects will follow this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Half Holiday Schedule at Camp McClean for Week
Camp McClean will observe half holidays for the entire week. Division orders suspend all school courses and technical instruction between December 25 and January 1. Eleven and a half half holidays await units, with forenoons devoted to arts and physical drills to maintain fitness. inspections remain on weekend, and rest time used for other activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McClean
Story of Christ Retold by Chaplain Handley
Captain Joh M Handley chaplain of the 112th heavy artillery interrupted Sunday night sermons on the Four Universal Empires to give a Christmas season talk to artillerymen. He received a solid gold emblem from his home lodge No 120 AF&AM of Trenton NJ as a token of appreciation. The tribute was presented after his pre Christmas message.
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Joh M. Handley
Handley
Rece F
Mn. No
A. F
A. M
Trenton
N. J
Strassburger Letter Details Atlantic Voyage and War Resolve
Lieutenant Julien Strassburger describes voyage aboard a Rainbow Division ship in 1917. He details submarine danger, life belt drills, rough weather, and observations of Canadian transports. He reflects on duty, enemy strength, and American resolve to land a knockout blow against Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettef
Leo. Strassburger
Julien Strraseburger
Rainbow Division
Strassburger
Montgomery
Joe Gake
Atlantic
Ceteor
Eve Sean
Tam
Officers to Camp Lee VA as 80th Division units ordered
Telegraph orders list officers and units assigned to Camp Lee Petersburg Virginia for the 80th Division. Names include Miller Shaw Crossin Hammitt and many others from infantry artillery and machine gun battalions. Christmas at Camp McClellan described with Red Cross packages and leisure plans.
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War Department
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Ohn
Ernest FP. Miller
Kirk W Machette
John B Shaw
Frona
Alexander Wason
Paul @ Stromberg
R. C
Harry J. Crossin
N. A
F. A
J. K. Hammitt
T. M. BY
National Army
Howard O. Wolf
114Th Int. Co
Wallace C. Cotton
114Th Inf
Silas M. Wor Ls Haare
Jos- 113Th
Hdgrs
Wae M
Pea Eth Inf
G. Edwerdne
Suply Co
William F. Gallagher
DD Sil
Walter A. Smith
Hebert L. Roberts
George B. Lourson
113Th
H. Frank Lochart
M. G. Bs
George Binge
M. Ashton
J. O'Neill
D. Mayse
Pamery J. Haydon
Salmond Holmes
John B. Ruffin
Holors. Co
Raymond A. Ig
M. G. Mitten L. Ntzleiman
Hugh J. Cunningham
M. G. Ba
Louis W. Zara
William M. Johnson, Jr
Donald D. Muthern
John W. Keyes
William A. Rounds
Ralph FP. Love
Inf
Robert Ee. Armstrong
Se B. Thompson
General Morrison Visits Camp McClellan
Major General John F. Morrison, chief instructor for army cantonments, arrived at Camp McClellan this morning and conferred with Brigadier General W C Rafferty, acting camp commander. His visit reflects importance of the Blueberry Division’s status and potential stay length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Morrison
United States
Camp
McClellan
William ¢. Rafferty
Morton
Morrison
Camp McClellan
Held by the Chaplain Tomorrow at 9 15 Morning
The note states a person will be held by the chaplain tomorrow morning at 9 15. It records a ceremonial or religiously presided holding time without further details or names.
Enlisted Men Transferred to Aviation Training at Camp Kelly
A group of soldiers from the 29th and 116th infantry divisions are ordered to report to Camp Kelly in San Antonio Texas for aviation training. The transfer lists include Battalion Sergeant Major Wilbert Lacy Merriken 115th infantry Sergeant William J. Haplin 113th infantry, Sergeant Edward J L Hume headquarters troop 29th Division and several privates from 116th infantry and other units.
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Ionated
Camp Kelly
San Antonio
Texas
Wilbert Lacy Merriken
115Th Infantry
William J. Haplin
113Th Infantry
Edward J L. Hume
T Anthony . Posits
Cabitar
113Th
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Amy Chaplain
Ant
Alinne Maakane
McLellan
New Jersey Boys
Ol. Horeee M. Geob
Second
New. Jarwy Infantry
Boss
A. P. Call
Wiliam Lyons
Captain Handley
South
Lceneral
C.D. Gaither
Julien
the Montgomery Sien
Camp oClellan
Fifty-eighth Infantry Brigade
116Th Infantry
Alfred Knight
Ervin J. Garvey
Louis Hill
Herbert Leachman
Walden H. McNair
Bine
Gray
Red Cross
Department of Military Relief
Arthur W. Penrose
Percival Harlowell
Hugh C. Fravel
Alex M. Haig
James R Stannacr
We W Parley
John W. Bibby
Walter Y. Lukers
Ferris 5. Chendler
Edward C. Oe
Harold M. See
Everett J. Th
Paul C. Yochter
Roy EB. Baees
John ¥. Fagsshade
Rial Wheeler
Harry B. Brossman
Robert P. Wilson
Richard W. Trewin
Earl A. Harris
Russell J. Brownback
Frank F. Lamorelo
116Th
Michael C. Hendricks
Murray B. Frankel
115Th
Rodney R Bonsall
Wilton H. Noss
John ©. Trainer
114Th Infantry
Willis B. Morey
Vercival T. Bardsley
16Th Infantry
Harry R. Wells
Clarence W. Smith
Byrd Payne
General Morrison
Southern Railway Company
Ence
Fairfax Harrison
Washington, D. C
David P WE Demminga Pary
Fet
Thomas Breit
Bert
Swartip
Ratin Tenstein
Ag Tmadron
George Wwitary
Lonnie Tyres
Redmond
Pale
Kaward
Rupert Charles
Acconnasy & Shahid
Merry
Bele-Aubbard Harm
Hullalo Bog
Buffalo Rock
Buffalo Rock Company
Anniston
Birmingham
Montgunosty
Inger
Nixon Transfer
Montevallo
Gadsden
Nydega
Tuscalooza
Transfer & Coal Company
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