Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces (MG-0028)
Description
Records of the Society which was formed to continue the traditions of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, which began in World War I. Includes membership lists, post minutes, correspondence, financial reports, convention programs, scrapbooks, and Divisional histories.
The World War I Collection contains the contents of a scrapbook assembled by an unknown WWI veteran. Included are military draft cards, photographs of Ambulance Co. No. 111, 28th Division, photographs and programs for dedication of memorial monument to Ambulance Co. No. 111, postcards of France, newspaper clippings, and posters.
MG-28 The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
MG-0028 The Society of the 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces
Additional Notes
The World War I Collection contains the contents of a scrapbook assembled by an unknown WWI veteran. Included are military draft cards, photographs of Ambulance Co. No. 111, 28th Division, photographs and programs for dedication of memorial monument to Ambulance Co. No. 111, postcards of France, newspaper clippings, and posters.
Access Conditions / Restrictions
Restrictions are noted at the item level.
Copyright
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Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Other Numbers
MG-45
Classification
MG0045
Description Level
Fonds
Custodial History
Cataloged before 1997. Items have been added to the collection since 1997 and the finding aid has been revised accordingly. Added to database on 19 July 2017.
Photograph- Three images: 1.) placing wreath at statue of James Buchanan during unveiling ceremony on June 1, 1928. 2.) Justice John Hay Brown. 3.) Unite of 28th Division, PA National Guard.
Photograph- Three images: 1.) placing wreath at statue of James Buchanan during unveiling ceremony on June 1, 1928. 2.) Justice John Hay Brown. 3.) Unite of 28th Division, PA National Guard.
Description
Three images: 1.) placing wreath at statue of James Buchanan during unveiling ceremony on June 1, 1928. 2.) Justice John Hay Brown. 3.) Unit of 28th Division, PA National Guard.
Photograph of marker for Boalsburg - the birthplace of Memorial Day and home of the memorial to the 28th Division, which included Ambulance Company 3.
Provenance
Black paper album and loose photographs of Ambulance Company No. 3 during training at Camp Hancock, Augusta Georgia, in France during World War I, and as veterans after the war. Album is very fragile. Donated by Mrs. Charles Fasnacht, daughter of George Walzl. With album is a brief history of the company and list of known living members as of 1981.
Major General Richard M. Scott, Major General Fletcher C. Booker, Jr. - commander of 28th Division, and Lt. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, former commander of the 28th Division on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the 28th Division.
Provenance
From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, left, smilinly chats with Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, commander of the 28th Division, as he reviews newly arrived troops of the Pennsylvania National Guard outfit. Ike told the GIs that preserving the peace "Is all we want and all we are trying to do."
Provenance
From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
General Norman D. Cota and an ambassador from [L?] with Gen. Daniel B. Strickler at presentation of the Croix de Guerre to the 28th Infantry Division in Washington, DC.
Provenance
From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Lt. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler, center, with Major John R. Bowman and Major Frank F. Burgess, at Pennsylvania National Guard annual meeting in Philadelphia. "To: Our favorite General From: His two former aides".
Provenance
From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
Maj. Gen. Nicholas Kafakalas, Maj. Gen. Henry Fluck and Maj. Gen. Daniel B. Strickler (at rear of Jeep), all commanders at one time of the 28th Infantry Division, at 100th anniversary of the division at Fort Indiantown Gap, Lebanon County, PA.
Provenance
From MG-29 The General Daniel B. Strickler Collection
