Demobilization Rapidly Advances In United States
Washington December 14. General March announced that demobilization is proceeding at about fifteen thousand men released from the army each day. It is expected the rate will reach thirty thousand a day as momentum grows. He clarified that designation for discharge does not mean immediate release but severance from service is being arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
March
War War Department
Discharged Civil War Soldiers Urged to Send Papers
An official notice from Adjutant General Weaver urges discharged soldiers to forward their discharge papers to the Adjutant General’s Office in Cheyenne to preserve records and help secure pensions. The War Department seeks a complete roll of who served through enlistment or the draft and will return papers promptly after handling.
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Parkient
War Department
Weaver
Lincoln County
Adjutant Generals Office
Cheyennis
Y. K. Weaver
Canteen at Front for American Bird Men
The American Red Cross will run special canteens in France for aviators under General Patrick. These recreation messes will offer extra comfort and a home atmosphere to keep pilots mentally and physically fit for dangerous overseas service. American women of intelligence will preside, with the Red Cross in sole charge.
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France
Red Cross
Patrick
Air Service
American
Red Cross Canteen Praise From Troops At Embarkation
Widespread praise for the American Red Cross canteen service is shown by soldiers and sailors. Postcards from a random sample express gratitude and urgeContinued support. Many note the canteens provide comfort, coffee, and good treatment en route to embarkation points.
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American Red Cross
Ted Cross
Red Cross
Angela
Toledo
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