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Move Forward: Virginia Eightieth Division urged to seek education
General Cronkhite announces the Eightieth Division’s return to Virginia and calls on all Virginians to pursue education through the Army’s extensive program. The piece highlights the “University in Khaki,” detailing free schooling, housing, and medical care for soldiers with a wide range of trades and officer opportunities.
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Eightieth
Adelbert Cronkhite
Eightieth Division
Virginia
Old Dominion
United States Army
Mac
Liaison
Big Gun Corps
Fort Monroe
Coast Artillery
Coast Artillery School
Sam
Artillery
Cavalry
Infantry
Engineers
Signal Corps
Medical Department
Air Service
Quartermaster Corps
Tank Corps
Ordnance Department
France
Market and
Piccadilly Streets