Narrative history of World War One activities in Blue Earth County, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Chisage County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Clay County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Minnesota National Guard, First Infantry, Company I
Date Created:
1909
Description:
A collection of short essays written by members of the 1st Infantry of the Minnesota National Guard. In addition to reminiscences of the war, the book includes names and records of members and ex-members of Company "I" and photographs of some members.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Narrative history of World War One activities in Cottonwood County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dakota County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Dodge County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Fillmore County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Freeborn County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Goodhue County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Kittson County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
This volume tells the story of Base Hospital 26, which was formed at the University of Minneota and organized by Dr. Sam Robinson, chest surgeion on the Mayo Clinic staff. The dates of operation for the Base Hospital 26 were Dec. 15, 1917, to May 3, 1919. It was mobilized and trained in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and arrived in Fort McPherson, Georgia, on Dec. 31, 1917. Major Arthur A. Law of Minneapolis was the director. The unit trained with other units in Georgia and by March 1918 the personnel had increased to a number sufficient for a 1,000-bed hospital. Base Hospital 26 staff were the first to arrive at the Hospital Center in Allerey, France, where they began to set up hospital services to aid the soldiers in World War I. The Rochester men enlisted in that city and were sworn in by Dr. Robinson, recruiting officer and organizer.
The book emphasizes the service of the men and women from Becker County, Minnesota, during World War I. Individuals who served are included with a portrait and briefly summarizes the personal history and service to the country during WWI. In general, each entry includes an image, where and when born, parents, branch, unit, and where trained. The entry also includes where and when they served and, sadly, if the person was wounded or where, when, and how they died. The volume also describes activities in Becker County to support the war effort, such as the Red Cross and Liberty Loan activities, as well as the county draft board, the Home Guard, fuel and food adminstrations, and the American Legion. The volume also includes an illustrated review and a timeline of events of World War I.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Isanti County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Jackson County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Kandiyohi County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Cyrus Foss Chamberlain died while serving in the Foreign Legion of the French Army as a candidate for the Lafayette Flying Corps. This book of correspondence was published for family and friends. The letters, written to his mother and father, describe the last year of Chamberlain's life and his experiences in WWI.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Narrative history of World War One activities in Martin County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Mower County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Nobles County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Norman County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Otter Tail County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Pipestone County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
Narrative history of World War One activities in Polk County during World War One, and provides a photograph with a description of those in the county who fought in the war.
The book emphasizes the service of the men and women from Renville County, Minnesota, during World War I. Individuals who served are included with a portrait and briefly summarizes the personal history and service to the country during WWI. In general, each entry includes an image, where and when born, parents, branch, unit, and where trained. The entry also includes where and when they served and, sadly, if the person was wounded or where, when, and how they died. In addition, the book also highlights activities to support the war in Renville County, including the Red Cross, Safety Commission, Knights of Columbus, Draft Board, and Victory Liberty Loan. The book also includes a summary of the ""terms imposed by the Treaty of Peace"".