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Fort Des Moines Post

Location

Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1919

Page

2

Peace Time Army Medical Department Opportunities For Youth

The Medical Department of the Army in peace times offers a service modeled on business principles, with aims to attract young men. It promises outdoor life, sports, and extensive medical and laboratory training, plus clear paths to promotion and civil life foundation through study and practical work in anatomy, pharmacy, physiology, nursing, and laboratory science.

Anny Anish Daide

Federal Board Names New Representative

Wo Merny is the new Federal Board officer resigning from Fort Des Moines to succeed W. Godwin, who returned to the St. Louis office. Mr. Murray has his desk at headquarters and is busy ordering educational prospects for a goodly number of new daily inquiries.

Miss MacMillan Discharged From Fort Des Moines

Chief nurse Nettie MacMillan leaves Fort Des Moines after serving since March 17 191K. She came from Walter Reed Hospital Washington DC and will return to Lockport New York. Miss Lydia Keener succeeds her as chief nurse, arriving from Detroit Walter Has tal No 16 Desroit to take the post.

Miss MacMillan Walter Reed Hospital Washington, DC Waller Reed Lockport New York Lydia Keener Fort Des Moines Wueral

Farewell Message From General Hospital No 26

A departing note from a station at General Hospital No 26 thanks colleagues for cooperation and friendly times. The writer says the work has cried at times yet he has given his ability to the service and gained value for civilian life. He leaves many friends and hopes to meet again in civilian life.

General Hospital No. 26 Sue

Farewell to Miss MacMillan Chief Nurse Honored

A farewell read at the K of C tribute for Miss Netti MacMillan departing Fort Des Moines Red Cross nurse. The letter by E. Bastian praises her devotion to the sick and wounded and notes her memory as a remarkable worker and friend with best wishes for future happiness.

K. of C Netti MacMillan E. Bastian Red Cross M. E. Stith Red Wer Friedly Wuder Migs Stag Fort Des Moines Miss MacMillan

Furloughs and shifts mark Ward 9 to Ward 12

War time notes list privates on thirty day furloughs from Ward 9 including Bruce Woshell Fay Corrough and Arthur Buse while Edmond Barnet has been unemployed since a Fort Des Moines Post issue. Ward 10 hosts a business college vibe with 35 students under Miss Laird and Mrs Witty and ward 11 reports surgical practice led by Cpl. Sidney Eberhart with recovering residents. Ward 12 shows many furloughs including Raymond Hadges, George Mallowfield and others, plus returns and 30 day furloughs for several Ward 4 residents in Iowa and Missouri.

Bruce Woshell Fay Corrough Arthur Buse Ward Edmond B. Barnet Ward 9 Fort Des Moines Post Francis Simon Ward Nine Dakis Ward Ten Jean Laird Ethel Witty Ber Ward Twelve Rayemond Hadges George Mallowfield Adolph Malm Leonard Patterson Lyle DeTalent Hardy Smith Roy Stepheson Harry Kreckeater Homer Newberry Henry Noland Owen Lawson Hary Jennings Alvin Bergstrom George Stover Raymond Wattenberger Parl Knorr Oscar Mayes Frank Taucher Frank Digging

Transfers to Convalescent Groups of Demobilization Centers

A list of patients slated for transfer to convalescent groups at demobilization centers near their location as of August 2 1999 under Cin 8B W Dy dated November 1968 for discharge. Names include Pvt Carl A Miller Pvt Noah R Murdock Cpl Jos Bayer Sgt Roy Clark Sgt Chester Young Pvt Lewis Hutchinson and many others at Camp Dodge Camp Lewis Washington and related stations.

Haynes A Camp Dodge Carl A, Miller Noah R Murdock Jobn Gtsn Court Adants Jos Bayer Roy AW. Clark Cy Richted Durmon Carol Ford Cock Alfred Gilson Athert J Imassey Roy Hamptoe Joseph Nabkwot Put Veter Lins Arthur Me Flens Cook A. Mottenhauer Martin Hess Danigh Rowdy Maurice Shanley Nay R Wilson Chester Young Ciel Frederickson Louis Anderson John P. Evesett Arthur Prenberg Lews Land Pye George L. Pacions Ralph van Asbeck Camp Lewis Wash James Kennedy Paul Koontz Hansen M. Winkie

Local furlough notices and odd wartime items from Ward 3

Readable fragments show 30 day furloughs for Glen Miller in central Iowa and others in Ward 3 including George Hiniemoller in Woodline Iowa and Albert Halsey returning from 25 days Hasper Iowa. Mentions of Captain Bryant leave, calaboose use, Lieut Rosenfield training, and assorted civic notes amid chaotic wartime chatter.

Glen Miller Ward S Lowa George Hiniemoller Ward Woodline Glee R. Richard Newell South Dakota Otto Schmiek Presb Albert Halsey Hasper Iowa Bryant Woomen Kelly Calaboose Rosie Rosenfield Dolly Waris

Departures Via C D D Route July 28 1919 Names

List of soldiers and ranks departing via C D D route dated July 28 1919 includes Sart Willian Rodgers Cpl Andrew Freeman Cpl Chas Albaugh Cpl Orval O Jackson Vyt Jel James A King Ver Patrick Grogan Pvt Vel Alfred I Satint Pvt Frank Kosingki Vivian Gabriel Vyt Christopher C Quick Pv Walliam Mamiin Stanley Zerzan Willie Carpenter Sam W Xutderra Pvt July 29 4th Pvt Albert J Wilman Vi Albert Allegorio Iv Jesse Willams John L Ostarn

Willian Rodgers Andrew Freeman Chas C. Albaugh Orval O. Jackson James A. King Patrick Grogan Alfred I Satint Frank Kosingki Vivian Gabriel Christopher C. Quick Walliam Mamiin Stanley Zerzan Willie @ Carpenter Sam W. Xutderra Albert Wilman Albert Allegorio Jesse Willams John L. Ostarn

Getting hotter every minute at Ward 11 tale of mischief

A fragmented account from Ward 11 references typewriters, ribbons, and a parade of staff and inmates. It notes playful mischief, inspections, passes, and conversations with nurses, with mentions of Miss Wrinn, Miss Wrinns sewing, and a lively atmosphere around ward life.

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Medical Department OF THE ARMY William C. Cheney Federal Board Marietta Johson, A. N.C Nettie MacMillan Desroit Morse Ss A. N. C Bliss MacMillan Eile Wraditade Vain Ilea Egw Cpl Sidney Eberhart Ward Eleven Hamel Bayan Callige Towa Greer John E. Kuhl Odebalt Tawa Jess& Lyons Missouri William Cole Cripp" Ince True Star W. A. Cornell Ward 13 Chicago Jay Mesa Mall K. C Dance Pyle Mullikin Havi Sulonel Carl Christienson Gus Wrinn George M. Cohan Lieut J. W.B Grape Juice Mother Charlton Fort Des Miso Wrinn Lenith East Locust Street Des Moines Rome Toften Aabers Christy’s Leather Shop Locust Street Olsen's Pharmacy Alpaya
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