Army demobilization and reorganization plans outlined by General March
General March reports 320000 troops to return in May setting a new high. He notes 2,276,299 officers and enlisted men discharged since Nov 14, 1918, and details proposed Army reorganization to retain divisions, form an aviation service on par with other branches, and maintain permanent cantonments for every year training and future mobilization.
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Nine More Transports Sail for Newport News
A long list of transport ships sailing and expected arrivals announced. Notable units include the Minnesota and Wilhelmina bound to Newport News with brigades and infantry, plus numerous detachments, medical units, engineers, and auxiliary companies. Major generals and brigadiers preside aboard, with detailed unit allocations and embarkation notes.
Troop Withdrawals Prompt Navy Transport Flow Surge
The cruiser and transport force of the navy carried over 200 900 troops home from overseas this month. The announcement came from Vice Admiral Albert Jeaves at his office. The figure reflects operations of eighty nine ships, including former German liners converted freighters and cattle transports.
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Albert Jeaves
Armistice Troop Ship Movements Highlight New Transports
The Leviathan and Great Northern led two round trips in the month with troop counts topped by the Leviathan. The Imperator, newly added to the force, departs tomorrow on a first trip to the United States since 1914, carrying up to 7000 troops and 2200 crew after upgrades. Captain Casey B. Morgan will command the transport during its American flag service.
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Leviathan
Great Northern
Manchuria
America
Imperator
United States
Casey B. Morgan
Admiral Gleaves
Force Trans
Pershing Awards 5 Distinguished Service Cross recipients listed
Washington May 31 Among officers and men awarded the Distinguished Service Cross by General Pershing today are Major James O Cathcart Detroit Lieutenants Dan E Schueren Culver Ind John M Regan Holse Idaho and John B rone West Lebanon Ind Sergeants Alvin Wiberg Chicago Herrick R Goodwillie Oak Park Chicago Henjamin H Harrel Indianapolis Monred A Uordvick Marianatti Wig Clayton Malone Herington Kan Tons i Postula Coatesville Mich Hansia Kypkema Sandstone Mich William Liniggr Muskigon Mich and Avan T Griswold Parton Ill Corporals Robert P Howard Chicago John Beato Chicago and Mechanic Her ford West Salina Kan Privates Edward Herter Chit Swen Carlson Chicago Archie Timbiih Jack Duck Minn and Leo N McBreen Geneva Ill
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Pershing
James O. Cathcart
Detroit
Dan E. Schueren
Culver
Ind
John M. Regan
Indianapolis
Monred A. Uordvick
Marianatti
Wig
Clayton Malone
Herington
Kan
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Coatesville
Mich
Hansia Kypkema
Sandstone
William Liniggr
Muskigon
Avan T Griswold
Parton
Robert P. Howard
Chicago
John Beato
Herford West
Salina
Edward Herter
Chit Swen Carlson
Archie Timbiih
Jack Duck
Minn
Leo N. McBreen
Geneva
Ill
Abduction case leads to arrest in Ravenswood incident
Detectives from the Hunter's Point Bureau arrested Augusty Kenny, 48, and Giuseppe Garifo, 21, on abduction charges after Nathal Lensky reported seeing two men seize Antoinette Labata, 16, on the Ravenswood Boulevard. Labata was found at Garifo's house and identified by her parents as a Loft candy factory worker.
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Augusty Kenny
Hunter's Point Bureau
Antoinette Labata
Fly Avenue
Long Island City
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Nathal Lensky
Belmont Avenue
Brooklyn
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Lensky
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Hurter
Werle
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Kenny
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Troopship Rotterdam Losses and POWs Return in War News
The Pueblo arrived from Fra with 142nd Infantry of the 46th Division, mostly Oklahoma and Texas men. On the Rotterdam the 067 men of the A B F included the 178th Sprucery Brigade HQ staff, 305th Mounted Supply, and 806th Sanitary Train. Two soldiers died: Corporal Hovey and Private Stone were picked up after being swept overboard. Hovey died later in the ship’s hospital. Brig. Gen. W. H. Atterbury and Major Gen. Winn greeted the arrival. Atterbury expected discharge today and planned a Pennsylvania Railroad return to civilian duties.
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Elsie Janis Honored Return as War Hero in Tarrytown
Tarrytown honors Elsie Janis hero of the AEF return from Europe. Fire and police units, mayor and citizens greet the entertainer with bands and cheers. Janis thanks soldiers calling them splendid and good fighters and eaters before a brief ride through town.
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Hoboken Haberdasheries
Leviathan
France
Elsie Janis
Bacon
Miss Janis
Mayor Martin
Hook and Ladder 15
Westchester County
Janis
Army Casualty List Totals 288853 Names Released
Washington May 31 says one army casualty list issued today contains 322 names, total army casualties reaching 288,853 including 4,534 prisoners returned from German camps. No Marine Corps casualty list released today. previously reported total 6,003. Navy and army totals combined reach 204,856. The casualty roll includes many named individuals with addresses across New York and surrounding areas.
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Marine Corps
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Mus
Missing Prisoner List Colorful but Incomplete Readout
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a missing prisoner report with wounded listed as wounded and others undetermined. The text notes ranks are absent for unnamed privates and lists only for New Jersey New York Connecticut with dead counts in other states.
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New Jersey
Connecticut
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