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1919

SECOND EDITION

Lieut h c. kroll

Foreword

The achievements of Kelly Field set forth in the Great World
War are as far reachins as the ethers in which its products float,
and it is doubtful indeed if any one ei'er will he able to set down in
detail the part it played in bringing to an end the historic struggle
that waged overseas and which brought the whole world to a
realization of the terrible sufferings endured because of the
frightfulness with which Germany carried on her machinations.
When, however, the cause of Freedom rang out from one end of
the earth to the other and awakened the spirit of the United States
to a realization of its duty, the day of doom for Germany was set.

But who knows of the Herculean task that confronted the War
Department and the gigantic strides made necessary in order to
hasten the end? And of the Air Service and its accomplishments,
with the training of thousands of young men to fit them in as perilous
a work as ever man had undertaken, and which work is today an
accomplished fact — the conguering of the air? Ask the average
young American who has served at Kelly Field about the conditions
that prevailed there and the answer will be invariably, "Speed it
up!" And therein lies the answer to the question so often put as
to the wonderful results obtained at this historic field and which
will go down in history as a living monument to those who served
their country in the world war, for it bids fair to be maintained in
the future in the development of America's newest industry.

"Speed it up!" How those words will resound in days to come
in the ears of thousands! From early morn till late at night the
serious-faced youth assembled here from all parts of the land went
to his tasks with a willingness and eagerness that set a new mark
in the rendering of service, and when the final adjustment comes and
the records are summed up Kelly Field will stand out in the line of
achievement like a ray of golden sunshine piercing a leaden sky.

Dedice^led to Those
breo^e Men Who H^-v^
Offered Tbeir "Lives
Tb2v.t Liberty ^ha.U Nol
Perish esX)d TbaJt All M^T)-
kind May Edjoj the l^iAbt
to Live , Love ej^d Follow
Tbeir Pe2>.ceful Pur sail 5.

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AMERICAN FLIERS KILLED IN ACTION

ALDRICH, PERKV HEXKY. 1st Lieut.
ANGEU CYRIL XL, 2ii Lieut.
ARMSTRONG, HENRY GUION, 1st

Lieut.
BAHL, JAMES LA VERENE, 1st Lieut.
BAKER. H. T.. 1st Lieut.
RARBER, NEWELL C, 2d Lieut.
BE.-\UCH.\MP, OLIVER T., 1st Lieut.
BI':lLO\VS. FR.\NKLIN B., 2d Lieut.
UlTTEXGER, HOWARD P., 2d Lieut.
BLECKLEY, ERWIN R.. 2d Lieut.
BLODGETT, RICHARD ASHLEY Ist

Lieut.
BOLDT. H. ST. JOHN, 1st Lieut.
BOWE.V. JOSEPH B.. 2d Lieut.
BOWYER. JAMES E., 2d Lieut.
miOUIE, CLARENCE \., 1st Lieut.
BROOMFIELD, HUGH D. G., Ist Lieut.
BROTHERTON, WILLIA.VI E.. 2d Lieut.
BRUCE. ALEX.\NDER BERN. 1st Lieut.
BURNS, JAMES S. D., 2d Lieut.
CAMPBELL, BURTON L., 1st Lieut.
CARPENTER, J. I., 1st Lieut.
CASE, LYMAN E., 1st Lieut.
CASSARD. DANIEL W., 1st Lieut.
CHAPMAN, CHARLES WESLEY, 2d

Lieut.
COCHR.\X, ROBERT J.\MES, 1st Lieut.
COCHR.VNE. ST.\XLEY L.. 2d Lieut.
COLE.M.VN. DE WITT. Jr., 1st Lieut.
COLLINS, PHELPS. Capt.
COOLIDGE, H.AMILTOX, Capt.
CR.\IC,, H.A.RRY WORTHINGT(5N, 1st

Lieut.
CRONIN. EDWARD M., 1st Lieut.
CRUMB, HARRIS E.. 2d Lieut.
CURRY, IRBY R., 1st Lieut.
CARTER, EDW.A.RD VIVI.\N, 1st Lieut.
D.WIDSON, GILF"ORD COUNCIL, 1st

Lieut.
DAVIS, PHILIP W..
IHETZ, PHILIP, 1st
DOWD, MEREDITH,
FORBES, E.\RL, 2d
EMERSON, WILLIAM K. B., JR.,

Lieut.
HYMAN, KARL HENRY, 2d Lieut.
FISHER. JOHN JACOB. 1st Lieut.
FOX. R.\YMOND F.. 1st Lieut.
FREBISHER, J. E., Capt.
FULLER, ROSWELL HAYES, 1st Lieut.
GARDINER. E. H.. 2d Lieut.

2d Lieut.
Lieut.
2d Lieut.
Lieut.

GARXSEY', EDWARD GRANT., Ist

Lieut.
G.\RRETT, CLAUDE S., 1st Lieut.
GIROUX, ERNEST A., 1st Lieut.
GOETTLER, HAROLD E., 2d Lieut.
GRACIS. RALPH D., 1st Lieut.
GRIDBB. JOHN McG., 1st Lieut.
GUNDEL.\CH. ANDRE A. H., I.st Lieut.
H.\MILTON, LLOYD A., Ist Lieut.
HA.MMER, E.\RL M.. Ist Lieut.
H.A.NSCOM, AUSTIN F.. 2d Lieut.
H.\RRIS, DAVID B., 2d Lieut.
HILL, R. C, Ist Lieut.
HIRTH, F. K., 2d Lieut.
HITCHCOCK, R. W.. Ist Lieut.
HOBBS. WARREN T., Ist Lieut.
HUNT, JASON SOLON, 1st Lieut.
JENKINSON, HARRY, JR.,
JEROM, GILBERT M., Ist Lieut.
JOHNSON. .ARTHUR THEO., 1st Lieut.
JOHNSON. COX.\RD, 1st Lieut.
JOHNSON. H.\RRY F. W.,
JOHNSON. DON.\LD, Ist Lieut.
K.\HLE. CL.ARENCE C. Ist Lieut.
KEARNEY, THOS. E., 1st Lieut.
KESSLER. S.\MUEL R., JR., 2d Lieut.
KELTY. .ACHER E., 1st Lieut.
KENNEDY'. CHESTER H., 2d Lieut.
KER, D.AVID. 1st Lieut.
KI.MBER, .ARTHUR C. 1st Lieut.
KINNEY'. CL.AIR A., 1st Lieut.
KULL, GEO. P., 1st Lieut.
L.AYTON, L.AWRENCE, 1st Lieut.
LEHR. M.ANDERSOX. 1st Lieut.
LOUD, HAROLD D., 2d Lieut.
LOWRY. F. B., 2d Lieut.
LOUGHR.AN, L. B., 1st Lieut.
LUFBERY. VICTOR RAOUL, Maj.
LUKE. FRANK, JR.. 1st Lieut.
LUMSDEN, J. C, 2d Lieut.
MacARTHUR, JOHN, 2d Lieut.
MANIER, E.MMET M.ALONE. Ist Lieut.
MATTHEWS. ALEXANDER F., Ist

Lieut.
M.ATTHEWS. RICHARD A., 1st Lieut.
MCLENDON, JOEL H., Ist Lieut.
MCORMICK. JOHN F.. 1st Lieut.
MCCORMICK, V.AUGHN R., 2d Lieut.
MILLER, J.AMES E., Capt.
MILLER, JOHN O., 1st Lieut,
MILLER, WALTER B., 2d Lieut.
MOODY', RICH.ARD W., 2d Lieut.
MOORE, FRANK N., 2d Lieut.

MORSE, GUY E., 2d Lieut.
MORTI.MER, RICHARD, JR.,
NOBLE, R.ALPH M., 2d Lieut.
NORTON, FREDERICK W., Ist Lieut.
NUTT, .\L.AN, Ist Lieut.
O'DONNELL, P.AUL J., 2d Lieut.
OFFUTT. J.ARVIS J., 1st Lieut.
OVINtlTON, CARTER L., 1st Lieut.
PAL.MER, KEENE M., Ist Lieut.
PARKER, R.AYMOND W.. 2d l.,ieut.
PARROTT, ED.MUND A., 1st Lieut.
PATTERSON, ALFRED D,, Ist Lieut.
PEREE, HARRIS E., Ist Lieut.
PHILLIPS, W.ALTER A., 1st Lieut.
PLUMMER, CHARLES W., 2d Lieut.
POTTER, W. M. C, Ist Lieut.
PRENTICE, LEE C. 2d Lieut.
PUTMAN. D.AVID E., 1st Lieut,
REILLY. LLOYD G. E., 1st Lieut.
RHINEL.ANDER. PHILIP N., Ist Lieut.
RICHARDS. JOHN F., Ist Lieut.
ROOSEVELT, QUENTIN. 1st L eut.
ROSS, CLEO J., 1st Lieut.
ROTH. IRVING, Ist Lieut.
RUSSELL, WILLIAM M., 1st Lieut.
RUST. CHARLES E., 2d Lieut.
SUNFORD. JOSEPH R., 1st Lieut.
S.ANDS. CHARLES B., Ist Lieut.
SHILLING, FR.ANZ F., Isl Lieut.
SCHONE, HAROLD J., 1st Lieut.
SEBRING, RAYMOND R., 2d Lieut.
SIEBOLD. GEORGE V., 1st Lieut.
SH.AW, IRWIN D.. Ist Lieut.
SHOEMAKER, HAROLD G,, Ist Lieut.
SIMON, HERBERT K., 1st Lieut.
SIMPKINS, JAMES C, 2d Lieut.
SMITH, WALTER W., 1st Lieut.
STEPHENSON, WAYNE B., 1st Lieut.
STEVENS, HENRY L., Ist Lieut.
STILES. ROBERT H., 1st Lieut.
SUITER. WILBUR C, Ist Lieut.
SYKES, DON J., 1st Lieut.
TAYLOR, EVERETT -A., 2d Lieut.
THOMAS. GER.ALD P., 2d Lieut.
UPTON. CH.ARLES H.. 1st Lieut.
WAY, HOWARD P., 2d Lieut.
WHITE. SIDNEY W., Ist Lieut.
WHITNEY', R. H., 2d Lieut.
WICKS, GLENN D., Ist Lieut.
WOLD, ERNEST G.. 1st Lieut.
WOOD, FRANCIS .A., 2d Lieut
WOOTEN, JAMES C 2d Lieut.
ZELLERS, GEORGE H., 1st Lieut.

AT KELLY FIELD

OFFICERS

Lieut. LESLIE G. CHANDLER

Lieut. ORION L. MITCHELL

Lieut. W.ALTER J. JOHNSON

Lieut. HARRY' L. PEYTON

Lieut. ROBERT B. M.ARKHA.M

Lieut. JAMES DeG. M.AY

Lieut. HARRY L. DO.ADS

Lieut. CARY' L. WAPLES

Lieut. MORTON H. KNOX

Lieut. ROBERT M. WALKER

Lieut. W.ALTER F. BUCK

Lieut. GEORGE A. CARY

CADETS

SYDNEY J. BROOKS
RENEY A. SEGUIN
FRANK L. SEERY
VINCENT C. DUNHAM
R.AYMOND WAKEFIELD

HOWARD W. HOLIDAY
ELAM A. ANKRUM
WILSON T. DON.ALDSON, JR.
MOULTRIE C. TROWBRIDGE

PAUL M. CURRIE
PERCY H. LONG
JOSEPH S. PETERS
GEORGE G. KELLER
ROY' R. SMITH

CIVILIAN INSTRUCTOR

HERBERT J. GLADBACK

(OLONKI. HENRY (ONGKH IM{ ATT

i;.\i)lA'l'l';i) rriiiii rnitcd states .Military Academy, West roiiil, N. Y..
Ill il»l)4. ( 'iiIiuhI i'r.ill Joined Ihe Cavalry hi'aiieh of the Ueiiular Ai-iiiy al

San h'i'anciscii, Cal.. latci' scr\in,i;' in the i*liilii)[)ines and Fori Snellinii-.

.Minnesota, lie seixcd as .\idr df ('amp 1o President Taft from l!)Oi) to
1!)1L*. e.xeept for a jieriod dui'ino; 1!lll when he served as Aide to .Major-General
William II. Carter when the latter conimanilcil the trooi)s wliich i-oncentrated al
San ,\ntonio at the time of the pi'ospeelive .Mcxiran intcrvmtinn.

Colonel I'ratt went tii California as an .\idi' to .Major (leneral .Vrthur
Murray, remaining until DeecmhiM', 1!)l"i, when he joinrd thr Fii'st Cavalry.
.serving with that Regiment at San Franeiseo, in the ^■osl■mite ^'alley and
Monterey. California, and on the border oi)posite 'Piajnna, .Me.xieu. He then
returned to General Murray's staff and sei'veil with him at San Francisco during
the San Frani'iscn l^xpositimi. after whii-h he i-cjoineil the h'ii'st Cavalry for a
short time arid was aftei'ward ap])ointcil .Vide to lli-i^iiidicr (General George
Bi'll, -ii.. joining (ieneral Hell at San .\ntonio.

When our fol-ees entcicil .Mexico. Colonel I'ratt accompanicil Gcncl'al I'.ell
to El Paso where the latter assumed command. Colonel Pratt remained at Kl
Paso until (he spring of lOK] when he joined the Fourth Cavalry in Honolulu,
serving there until October of (hat year, when he was assigned to Ihe Air Service
as a ilajor. I'eporting for duty at Kt^lly Field. From here he went to ('all Field.
Wichita Falls. Texas, i-emaininti' ihei'c about thi'ee months, when he received his
proniotion and organized and commanded IJi'ooks h'teld, San .\ntonio, Texas,
until September, HUT.

Since leaving P>rooks Field Colonel Pratt has beim on duly in Washington
and also fortunate emnigh to have had a short peiiod of sei'viee with the
Amci'H'an ICspedit ionai'v h'orees. He was appointed ('(ihinel in .\ugust, 1918.

He received his J. M. A. on Scptembei' I'J. HtlS. .\ nth aftei' returning to

W'ashington he was assigiunl to conuiiand Kelly Field, assuming command
Januarv H. KH!).

Culontl HENRY CONGER PRATT,
Commanding Kelly Field

Photo by Powell

M A.IOH IIAH15Y (iKAllA.M, A. S. A.

Inrjl \.|( (K (IKAIIA.M scrvcil ilin'iii^;- llic Siiniiisli-Aiiiriicaii War in I'nrln \\\cn
ILxJI a^ Isl l,l('\it. 4lli nhii) \'iil. I iifaiit I'v. aiil was licami'alily iiiuslcird mil
.laiiuary 120, IM)!). I Ic ciilislcd in ('uinpany I), I'Jtli 1 iifaiil ry .lunc Hi, IMHl. and
was commissioned "Jnd Liciil. 2'2nd I'. S. Inraiili.v fi'iim the ranks Septpnilicr :l(l,
I'JOO. He was i)r(ininlrd lo 1st hicu1. L'-Jnd I nlanl i\ .Man-h 2!l. I!)()4. and Captain
2Cth Inlantry Si'pt(ini)tT lo, 1!IM. Dnrin^- :u>t)\c period hv sfi-Vfd two tours in
the I'liilippincs ami one in Alaska. Durin-i- l!)12-l!)i:? ho served in the Aviatit.'ti
Seclion ol' the Siijnal Corps as a pilot and held 1 nti'rnational Pilot's License
No. 152 <>ranlcd in .\ii<_nist, 1!)12. lie was out of the service i'fom .lannary 10.
1917 to Feinuai'y 4, lillS, when he was recoinm'ssioned Captain and attached to
the .\ir Service. Since .March. IIHS. he has been at Kelly h'iehl as Instnictoi'-l n-
spectov of the Flying' Department, I'ost Adjutant, and Kxecutix'e Offieer. Il(
was commissioned .Major in the Air Service Oi-tohcr 1. 1918.

>IA.I()li .1. M. Wlin H, A. S. A„

\.I(U; Wlirri-; cnlistecl in limi ami saw art ive service in the Philipp'nes.

lie was discharged as ('(]r[)oia! in 1904. re-enlisting- Fehriniry IS. 19()."i,
antl serving as Private. Corjioral and .S-i<r.'aiit in I'. S. and in Philippines. He
was appointed 2nd Lieutenant -lanuar.v 21si. I'.Ml. and promoted to 1st Lieu-
lenanl January 2nd. 191(i. Sei'vecl alinut I I \i'ais in the Philippines. While on
leave to the States was ])iMmoted to Cajjlain, .\. S. S. ('.. and ordered In Kelly
Field. Tie arrived at Field Octohci' 22. 1917. and was assigned to duty as
Supply Ofiicei'. h'lyini;- Depai'tment until DecemlHU- 20. 1917: .\ssislant Ad-
jutant, Field llead(|uarters Decemhei' 21, 1017 lo S-ptemher o, 191M. Ai)i)()iuleil
Adjutant of Field Septend)er 4th, 191S, anil pronmled lo fank of ^lajor October
12th, 1918.

CAPTAIN C. H. AUSTIN, A. S. M. A.

H.\I'T\I.\ AUSTIN entered F. H. ( ). T. ('.. Cam]) Stanley. Leon SpriuRs.
Ti'.xas. .\u,L,ntst 2."i. 1917, and was commissioned Captain of Infaidry No-

vemher 27, 1917. IL' re])or1eii \u ( iiiimandinfi' Officer, 90th Division, ('aiiiji
Travis, December l-'i, 1917. He repoiteil to ('nmmandiug Officer. Kelly Field,
December 27, 1917, and was assiiiiieil to the 2n I 'rraiiuii": P>i-igadc. Ti'ansferret!
to A. S. S. C February IS. IDIS. W.is detailed to command June Replacement
Detacmmcnt of 880 men in May. irpoitinii them to Commanding Officer, Camp
Menitt, N. J. Returned to Kelly F'l Id Jum 7. 1918. and was assigned as Com-
maading Officer of Isl and 2nd llattalion, 2iid Training Bi'igadc. Assigned to
Concentralion Brigade August 1st. lOlS; ajjpointed Hxecutive Officer. Con-
cenlration Brigade, August lOtli. 101s. In addition to abi}vt'. Captain Austiri
has served on both (rcm'i'al and Special ( 'ouiis-martial and \ ai ious othci' P>(.ai'ds,
Assigned as Assistant Post .\djutaid Jainiaiy 20, 1919. ancl as Field Ad.iutanl
Fehruarv 10, 1919.

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MAJOR
HARRY GRAHAM

EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Photo by Powell

LIEUT. COL. L. H. BAUER. M. C. Post .SHri/cfjH— Reported
at Kelly Field February 21. 1918. Transterred lo
Wasliinston February 5. 1919.

.MA.IOR R. F. SCOTT. JR., sitiiinl Nh/'/''." 0//i(rr— Reported
at Kelly Field July 6. 1917. when Col. W. Cliase was in
command. At that time Major Scott was one of only
12 officers on the Field. He was appointed Supply
Officer, and became responsible for the Kelly Fielil
Supply Department, which is considered one of Ihe
most famous in the Air Service, comprisin.n at one time
twenty million dollars worth of property and a
personnel of 1700 men. Major Scott was also re-
sponsible for the Ground Officers Training School at
Kelly Field. On Ffbruary 19. 1918. he was promoted to
Major. He received bis R. M. A. December 26. 1918.

MAJOR R. F. LOXGACRE. M. C— Commissioned Captain
July 12, 1918, promoted to Major July 18. 1918. assigned
Post Surgeon February 3. 1919.

CAPTAIN CROSSON In rhariir Cooks diitl l!iik-iis Siliool--
Served as enlisted man from September, 1916 to July.
1917. Granted temporary appointment as 2nd Lieut.
Regular Army July 9, 1917. Assistant Mess Officer,
Jefferson Barracks, Mo., and Assistant Instructor R. 0.
T. C. Fort Snelling. Promoted to 1st Lieut. Infantry
July 15, 1917. made Captain August 16. 1917. Assigned
lo duty in charge of Cooks and Itakers School. Kelly
Field April 27. 1918. His home address is San Antonio.
Texas.

CAPT. J. J. GALLAGHER, A.' S. A., liitrlli,/, „,■, OfficPr—
Commissioned 1st lieut.. November 23, 1917. Reported
at Kelly Field January 22, 1918, and assigned to duty
with Intelligence Office. Made Intelligence Officer in
July. 1918. and promoted to Captain August 28. 1918.
Captain Gallagher enlisted in 189S and has served in
the Infantry and Cavalry. His home is in San Antonio.
Texas.

t;APTAIN F. J. WHITE. A. S. A.— Commissioned 1st Lieut.
November 8, 1917. Reported at Kelly Field February
22. 1918. On duty with 324th Sqdn. Assigned as
Publicity Officer and Officer in charge of "Eagle"
August 22. 1918, Promoted to Captain A. S. A. August
28, 1918. Assigned as Summary Court Officer, for pur
pose of administering oaths only September 8. 1918.
Home address Denver. Colorado. Captain White served
as an enlisted men in the Signal Corps. N. G.. N. Y.
from 1895 to 1899. Captain. S. C. N. G., Colorado, from
1899 to 1904.

CAl'T.MX H. B. LOVE, Pfrsonnvl Ailjniiint — Commissioned
in Infantry November 27. 1917. after training at Second
Officers' Training Camp. Leon Springs. San .\nionio.
Reported at Kelly Field December 22. 1917, and assigned
lo command a group of lines in the 4th I'rov. Ivicrnii
Regiment. Assigned as Record Officer, K( iruit Divi
sion, January 19. 1918. July 26th. transferred to Flying
Department. Returned to Kelly One August 26. and as-
signed as Personnel Adjutant. Casual Detachment. In
November. Personnel Adjutant of 3rd Wing. C. O. of
3rG and 5th Wings and on December 31, 1918. assigned
as Post Personnel Adjutant.

LIEUT. T. MARTIN. PosI C< nsor — Commissioned Novembt r
S, 1917. and assigned to duty with the 241sL Sqdn.
Tran.-ferred from Infantiy to Aviation Section in
February. 1918. On duty with Assistant Executive
Offieir. K. F. July to August. 1918. Has served as
Summary Court and Survey Officer. Post Censor and
Staff Salvage Officer.

LIEUT. E. P. ROCHESTER— Commissioned November 8.
1917. Arrived at Kelly Field December 10. 1917. Ap
pointed Assistant Judge Advocate December 31. 1917.
Appointed Summary Court Officer and Survey Officer
August 23. 1918.

LIEUT. STANLEY A. CORFMAN. A. S. M. A.— Commis-
sioned January 23. 1918. Assigned to 1st Tr. lirigade
March 3, 1918. As Assistant Adjutant April 27, 1918.
Assistant Personnel Adjutant August 2. 1918. Assistant
Adjutant September 16. 1918. Hoine address Elysia,
Ohio.

LIEUT. P. B. JACKSON. Assishnit .l(//i//r(/i/— Appointed 1st
Lieut. S. R. C. A. S. April 2. 1918, assigned as Ass't.
Adjutant April 3, 1918.

LIEUT. G. A. CLARK. A. S. A.— Graduated from School
for Adjutants. Columbus. Ohio, .\pril 27th. i;il.S. Com-
missioned May 6th, 1918. and assigned to Kelly Field.
While at Kelly Field, he has been Assistant Command-
ing Officer of Line 14. Section 9. Trades Division. 1st
Tr. Brigade. Inspector of Trades Division. Inspector
of Casual Detachment. Insurance Officer. .Assistant
Personnel Adjutant in charge of Assignment Office.
and Assistant Adjutant in charge of Officers' Personnel.

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LIEUT. COL. H. B. CL.\GETT. I'ommanding — Appointed to U. S. Military Acadoiny by President Roosevelt .July 31st, 1S02, and
graduated June 12. 1906. Assigned as 2nd Lieutenant to the 23rd Infantry and served in Philippines, Indiana and Texas
until December, 1912. Promoted to 1st Lieutenant May, 1911. Appointed Aide to President Taft December 6tli, 1912. Re-
mained with President Taft until latter went out of office. Reappointed Aide to President Wilson Marcli Itli. UI13. Con-
tinued with President Wilson until May, 1914. Rejoined the 23rd Infantry May 4th. 1914, at Texas City. Transferred to
the lUth Infantry in the Canal Zone February, 1915. Served with the 10th Infantry in the Canal Zone until July 1st, IDIC.
Then promoted to Captain, and assigned to the 33rd Infantry in tile Canal Zone. Transferred to the ,'jth Infantry in the
Canal Zone June 1st. 1917. Appointed Major. Aviation Section, Signal Corps, September 21st, 1917, and assigned to duly
at Kelly Field. Texas. In command of the 1st, 3rd and Provisional Recruit Regiments, also the Recruit Division at Kelly
Field from October 13tli. 1917, to May 8th, 191S. At RoclJwell Field, California, from May until August, completing final
primary training and also gunnery training. In command of Flying DepartnuiU. Kelly Field, from September 2nd to No-
vomber. iniS. wlien he as.sumed coTuniaml ol" Ki>ll.\- Field. Relioved by Colonel Pr^ilt January 14. 1919.

MAJOR L. B. JACOBS. A. S. A., Commanding Flying School
Detachment — Major Jacobs was commissioned 2nd Lieut..
N. G.. Delaware, June 6, 1907. Called into the Federal
Service as Captain, 1st Del. Inf.. at Deming, N. M., in the
winter of 1916-17. At Fort Du Pont and State Range, Del..
in convmand of 2nd Bn.. 1st Del. Inf. in the spring and
summer of 1917. October, 1917, transferred to Field
-Arlillery, N. G., and assigned to the 104th Ammunition
Train, 29th Division, March 6, 1918. Commissioned in
the Signal Corps and assigned as Equipment Officer.
Aviation Concentration Camp, Morrison, Va. Commanding
there from June to July, 1918. Arrived at Kelly Field
August 20, 1918. and completed R. M. A. training Nov.
20, 191S. Placed in command of the Flying School Detach-
ment, comprising an autliorized personnel of 1,658 men,
November IS. 1918., Officer in charge of Garrison School.
F. D.. in addition to other duties, since January 1, 1919.

MAJOR C. W. RUSSELL, Officer in Charge Flying — Major
Russell is a West Point graduate and one of the pioneer
American Military Aviators. He arrived at Kelly Field
in November. 191S, succeeding Captain Robert B. McGill.
Major Russell served in the Philippines from 1914 to 191C.
yia was then promoted to 1st Lieut, and took up aviation
at San Diego. He served witli General Pershing in Mexico,
as a member of the First Aero Squadron, Uncle Sam's first
air unit. In May, 1917, he was promoted to Captain and
sent to Panama to organize the Air Service in the Canal
Zone. On returning to the States, he was assigned as
O. I. C. Flying, Rich Field, Waco, Texas. He was promoted
to Major in April, 1918, and placed In command of Rich
Field. Previous to his assignment to Kelly Field, he was
on duty at tlie D. M. A., Washington, D. C.

CAPTAIN B. M. CANE. Engineering Officer — Commissioned
1st Lieut, in S. R. C, A. S., August 15, 1917. Assigned
to Kelly Field August 24. 1917. and made Assistant
Engineer Officer November 25, 1917. Made Chief Engineer
Officer June 20, 1918. Completed R. M. A. training in
August, 1918, anil promoted to Captain August 1, 1918.

CAPTAIN H. V. HAND, Cadet Wing Commandant— Enlisted
August 23, 1913, commissioned 2nd Lieut. Inf. July 9,
1917. Service in the Aviation Section since 1914. On
duty at Kelly Field since September, 1917. At present
Commandant of Cadet Wing.

CAPTAIN J. PIRISKT. A. S. A.. Personnel Adjutant — Enlisted
Oct. 13, 1911. Served in Company "I." 13th U. S. Inf. to
October 12, 1914. Re-enlisted October 13th. 1914. in same
organization. Held grades as Corporal, Sergeant and 1st
Sergeant in the Philippine Islands. Transferred as Sgt.
to Co. "E," 26th U. S. Infantry. October 15th. 1915. Held
grades as Sergeant and 1st Sergeant on the Mexican
border. Transferred as Sergeant to Aviation Section, S. C,
June 11th, 1917, for duty at Kelly Field. (At that time
Kelly Field had 4,000 enlisted men and only 5 Officers.)
Entered the Ground Officers Training School at Kelly
Field, October 6th. 1917, and graduated November 2 4 th,
1917. Commissioned as 1st Lieut. A. S., Sig. R. C,
December 26tb, 1917. Promoted to Captain A. S. A..
September 17th, 1918. Duties while at Kelly Field, a
member of the Provisional Aviation. School Squadron
under Major Edgerly, and later a member of the 84th
Squadron, Instructor in Ground Officers Training School,
Commander 227th Aero Squadron, Assistant Inspector,
Flying Department, and Personnel Adjutant, Flying De-
partment, September 26th, 1918, to date.

CAPTAIN W. R. BECKER. A. S. A., Flying Department Ad-
jutant— Entered the service January 17. 1917. Reported
at Kelly Field July, 1917. Passed R. M. A. test, and on
September 4, 1917, commissioned 1st Lieut. Has served
as: Supply Officer 24th Aero Squadron. C. O. 185th
Sriuadron, Assistant Engineer Officer. Flying Department.
O. I. C. Field and Hangars, and Assistant Officer in Ciiarge
Flying. Appointed Adjutant of Flying Department August
29, 1918. Promoted to Captain, A. S. A. October 1, 1918.

CAI'TAIN FRANK VAN PATTEN ELLSWORTH, A. S. A..
Maintenance Officer, Summary Court Officer — Commis-
sioned 1st Lieut., S. R. C, A. S.. August 30, 1917. Re-
ported at Kelly Field October Sth. 1917. Assigned as
Adjutant, 67th Aero Sqdn. October 9, 1917. and placed in
command of same Squadron a few days later. In com-
mand of 7th Provisional Recruit Company. 3rd Recruit
Rattalion, and next with the 4th Provisional Recruit
Regiment as Recruit Receiving Officer. January 1, 1918,
became Recruit Receiving Officer. Trades Division.
Transferred to Flying Department April 1, 1918, and made
Efficiency Officer. On May 7, 1918, made Maintenance
and Summary Court Officer. June 3, 1918, reappointed
member General Court Martial Board. Honorably dis-
charged March 4, 1919. Civil occupation; civil engineer.

LIEUT. PAUL O. SERGENT, A. S. A., Detail Officer — Commis-
sioned 2nd Lieut.. Aviation Section, Signal Reserve Corps,
November 27th, 1917, from the Infantry at Fort Sheridan
Training Camp. Assigned to active duty Kelly Field..
Texas. December 10th, 1917. Assigned as Adjutant, 615lh
Aero Squadron, January 14th, in Second Training Brigade,
and transferred to Flying Department on January 2Stli,
1918. On special duty at Flying Department Headquarters
until March 19th. 1918. when appointed Detail Officii-
and Assistant Adjutant. Flying Department. Started fly-
ing instruction on dual stage July 2nd. 191S. Received
promotion from 2nd Lieut. A. S. M. A., to 1st Lieut.
A. S. A. November 6th, 1918. Received R. M. A. rating
November 11th. 1918.

LIEUT T. R. McCRACKEN, A. S. M. A.. Assistant Personnel
Adjutant — Entered Second Officers Training Camp. Fort
Nir.gara, N. Y., and commissioned 2nd Lieut. Infantry
Reserve Corps November 27th, 1917, and ordered to Camp
Travis, Texas. Reported at Camp Travis December IStli.
1917. and entered a course in Machine Guns. January
10th, 1918, was transferred to Aviation Section, Signal
Corps and ordered to Kelly Field. Assigned to Quarantine
Camp, where remained until April 19th, 1918. Then
detailed as Mess Officer of the Recruit Division. July
6th, 1918, assigned to 180th Aero Squadron, Kelly Field
No. 2. August 15th relieved from 180th and assigned as
Assistant Inspector Flying Department. September 2Stli
assigned as Assistant Personnel Adjutant. Flying De-
partment and Commanding Officer 1st Air Service Band.
When 1st Air Service Band was moved from Flying De-
partment relieved of Command, January 25th, 1919.

LIEUT. CARL E. NEWMAN, Assistant Adjutant — Commis-
sioned in March, 1918. On Duty at Flying Department
since -April. 1918. as Assistant Adjutant, and Officer in
charge Quarters, Band and guard roster.

LIEUT. HOWARD G. De VAN. Assistant Adjutant — Commis-
sioned March 18, 1918. Assigned to 180th Squadron March
25, 1918. Instructor Inspector July 25, 1918. Assigned to
Flying Department August 28, 1918. Home Pittsburgh,
Penn.

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FLYING DEPARTMENT STAFF

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Silling, lefl to right:-Capt. W. R. Becker, Major C. W. Russell. Li. Col. H. B. Clagett, Major L. B. Jacobs
Standing, left to right:— Capl. J. PiRisKY, Capt. F. Van P. Ellsworth, Li. A. F. Nusser, Li. T. R. McCracken,
Li. C. p. Skemp, Capt. B.M.Cane, Lt. Paul O. Sergent, Li. Howard G. DeVan.

PAST COMMANDING OFFICERS— KELLY FIELD

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PAST COMMANDING OFFICERS-FLYING DEPARTMENT

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COLONEL WILLIAM D. CHITTY, A. S. S. C— Reported al
Post September 16, 1917. and assumed command on
September 18. 1917. Promoted to Lieut. Colonel from
Major August 15. 1917. Promoted to Colonel September

22. lyiT. Lcl'l Post March 25, 1<I1S.

COLONEL G. V. S. QUACKENI5USH. A. S. M. A.— Reported
October 8. 1917. Assigned to the command of Training
Brigade October 28. 1917. Assumed command of Post
February 15. 1918. Appointed Colonel. A. S. M. A. Aug.

23. 1918. Left Post September 28. 1918.

COLONEL \V. E. GILL.MORE. A. S. A.— Assumed command
of Post on October 3, 1918, transferred to WasliiuKlon.
D. C. while on detached service December .5. 1918.

LIEUT. COLONEL H. B. CLACETT— Assigned to duty at
Kelly Field as Major. Aviation Section. Signal Corps.
September 21. 1917. In command of the 1st. 3rd and
Provisional Recruit Regiments from October. 1917. to
May. 1918. From May to August, 1918. at Rockwell
Field. Returned and assumed command of Flying
Dei)artment September 2. 1918. assumed command of
Kelly Field November 20, 1918. Relieved by Colonel
Pratt .lanuarv 14. 1919.

LIEUT. COLONEL GERALD C. BRANT. S. C— Reported
at Post May 23. 1918. Assigned as Commanding Officer,
Flying Dept. May 30. 1918. Assigned as Temporary
Fire Marshal June 27, 1918. Left for Washington.
D. C. July 22. 1918.

.MAJOR THORNE DEUEL, J. M. A.— Reported at Post
July 3, 1917. In command of Flying School to October
7, 1917. Assigned w^ith Detachment of Flying Cadets
December 4. 1917. Judge Advocate. G. C. M. Appointed
Salvage Officer March 9. 1918. Assigned as Executive
Officer. Flying Department April 13. 1918. Left Post
June (i. 1918 for Hicks. Texas.

MAJOR L. G. HEFFERNAN, J. M. A., A. S. A.— Reported
at Post July 12. 1918. Assigned as C. O. Flying Depart-
ment July 12. 1918. Left September 28, 1918, en riinle
to Hobokcn. N. J.

MAJOR HARRY L. JORDAN— Arrived at Post March 14.
1918. from Camp Dodge. low-a. Assigned as Assistant
Fire Marshal. Later assigned as Special Inspector.
Kelly Field. April 29. 1918. Relieved May 15, 1918.

MAJOR FRANK D. LACKLAND— Arrived at Post Nov.
14. 1917. and assigned to 1st Tr. Brigade. Relieved
April 13. 1918. and proceeded to Mt. Clemens. Michigan.

MAJOR S. B BUCKNER— Commissioned August 5, 1917.
Assigned to duty with the First Training Brigade
March 4, 1918. Assigned to command the Third Train-
ing Brigade .May 11. 1918. In command of the First
Tr. Brigade June 23. 1918. Relieved August 28. 1918.

MAJOR JOHN P. EDGERLY— Assigned to command Re
cruit Camp until September 5, 1917. Promoted to Major
from Captain on October 21. 1917. Left Post for
Charlotte. N. C, on July 8. 1918.

MAJOR CHAS. H. BONESTEEL— Reported at Post from
Headyuartcrs. Hawaiian Department. Honolulu. Nov.
3, 1917. Assigned to 2nd Tr. Brigade February 7. 1918,
and to the 1st Tr. Brigade February 14, 1918. Relieved
July 11, 1918.

.MAJOR WALTER W. VAUTSMEIER— Commissioned Feb.
19. 1918. Post Exchange Officer to March 10. 1918, and
promoted to Major from Captain February 19. 1918. In
command of 2nd Win.g. Concentration Brigade from
September 23, 1918. to October 13, 1918.

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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

0KLLY FIELD, the greatest aviation field in the United
States, and one of the greatest in the world, was in
a sen?e the favored child of the San Antonio Chamber
of Commerce. A committee of the Chamber of Commerce
aEsembled the neces.sary land for this undertaking and
presented the proposition to the Aviation Production Board
in Washington in June. 1917. The contract was finally
signed in .July, 1917. comprising all of what is Kelly Field
Number Two. Kelly Field One having been acquired a few-
months earlier. In addition to Kelly Two, a tract nearly
as large just across the railroad, below Kelly One. was
!ea.=ed and another tract across the Somerset Road, still
l.irger. The total acreage in what would have been these
tour Kelly Fields, was over six thousand acres. The
Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce signed the contract
on behalf of San Antonio, and at the request of the Aviation
Department the Chamber of Commerce leased the land from
Ihe owners individually and subleased it to the United
States Government.

The haste under which the contract was worked out
made it impossible to figure costs exactly and the Chamber
of Commerce offered the Government one of the most
unique contracts in the history of the assembling of the
aviation fields. This contract called for service by the
Chamber of Commerce without profit and the guarantee
that the books and accounts of the Chamber of Commerce
as agent for the aviation fields should be exaiuined
periodically by United States Government officials, or at
any time the Government officials might choose to examine
the books: and that at stated intervals any excess over the
actual cost of handling these aviation propositions for the
Government should be returned to the Governiuent. The
Chambers of Commerce has already returned to the Govern-
ment more than .$5600 in money saved by the economical
handling of Kelly Field.

What would have been Kelly Field Three and Kelly
Field Four was released in the fall of 1917 at the suggestion
of the British and French aviators who were of the opinion
that such large flying fields so close together would resul'
in accidents and collisions. Later on the Chamber of Com
merce assembled the property in what is known as Brooks
Field and this likewise is handled in the same manner.
When that field was presented to the Aviation llepartmenl
tlie interesting fact came out that a few years before a
special beard of officers appointed by the army to investi-
gate conditions for air trainin.^ had reported thai the
climatic and othfr conditions at San .\ntonio were the most
favorable in the United States.

The original flying in the United States Army was
done at San Antonio; one lone hangar stood near what is
now the center of Camp Travis and Lieut. Benjamin D.

Foulois. as he was then known, now Brig. Gen. Foulois,
was the pioneer of American army aviators. At the time
of the threatened trouble with Mexico in 1916 our entire
air fleet was assembled at San Antonio and consisted of
the superb number of eight, more or less antiquated, ma-
chines. Unfortunately the record of army flying will
probably never give full credit to the daring young men
who risked their lives in flying in these old machines into
Mexico.

In the development of Kelly Field an enviable record
of efficiency has been established. Not only in the gross
number, but in the relative number of flying hours per
machine has Kelly Field set a record in the army. At the
close of the winter of 1917-18 the total number of flying
hours in Kelly Field was greater than all the other aviation
fields in the United States put together. There is no doubt
of the fact that the men trained at this great field con-
tributed largely to the success of the American army in
France. San Antonio with its historic associations of the
Alamo, where brave Americans died for liberty, is proud
to have in its environs this great training field for American
aviators: and this city is proud to add to the traditions
of the Alamo and its gallant forefathers who established
liberty in the Southwest the traditions of the brave men,
some of whom gave their lives in training here, others of
whom gave their lives on the battlefields of France and
Flanders, whose memories will live always at Kelly Field.
San Antonio with its delightful winter climate, with its
splendid luodern hotels, its picturesque urban beauty, will
always welcome back the men of the flying service and
their families.

San Antonio is one of the most interesting cities in
America and has a distinctive Latin-American atmosphere
and a picturesque urban beauty all its own. For years
it has been, in the winter, the mecca for visitors from the
frozen North who have enjoyed delightful days of sunshine,
golfing and molnring. hunting, fishing and on the polo
field.

San Antonio has also luany splendid modern hotels
and all of the conveniences and accommodations that go
with a modern American city. It is within 150 miles of
the Gulf, with its wonderful tarpon fishing and duck hunt-
in,g and has in Lake Medina, thirty-one miles away, the
greatest fresh water fishing in America, and also splendid
duck hunting.

In its Counliy Club and Municipal Golf Links San
Antonio boasts of two of the best eighteenhole golf links
in the South, with tennis courts, swimming pools, etc. The
cordial hospitality of the Old South blended with the rest-
less energy and activity of the new West combine to make
San Antonio a wonderful and interesting city.

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FiioTo HV Aerial I'iioto Hri. Flving Dep't.

Over the Alamo aad San Autoiiio

The Sunken (iardens at Hrackenriilde Park
(The seat of part of our training)

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A iew huudred teet above Houstou Street

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skimming the house tops

Photos by Aerial Hut. Flying Dep't.

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K i: I. I. Y F I I<: L D

The tale of a whirlwind growth from a Texan cotton field to one of the

world's {greatest Aviation Centers

When one thinks of Kelly one thinks of the U. S. Air Service in all its various and difficult stages of develop-
ment, for the two are synonymous. From its institution to its present stage of development Kelly Field has typified
all that this important branch of our fighting forces now means. Well may it be called the Father of Aviation Fields, for
although flying schools have been established throughout the length and breadth of the continental United States in' the
past two years, none of them have had so romantic and thrilling a history as Kelly.

To the casual observer, standing today upon some liigh point and glancing over this mammoth expanse of territory,
not the remotest idea is given of the marvelous transition which has taken place within the past two years. He sees before

him now Kelly Field, a
veritable city, humming with
industry. Hundreds of red
roofed buildings of various
type and design spread out
before him. arranged in sym
metrical rows and blocks,
while macadamized roads,
crowded with all types of
vehicles from huge .\rmy
trucks to powerful pleasure
cars wind their way here and
there across the wide expanse.
Smoke, pouring forth from all
the tall smokestacks of num
erous factories and shops,
spreads out and vanishes in
the misty air above, and this
very air itself is traversed in
its limitless dimensions by
seemingly numberless air-
planes which dart here and
there, some landing while
others rise as it from the
cauldron of some genii to take
their places. Seemingly such
a great industrial organiza
tion could only be accomplish-
ed through many years of
careful plotting and gradual
expansion. But truly Kelly
Field is a magical city. Less
than two short years ago this

I.ieuhnanl G. E M. KELLY
after whom Field is named

stretch of land whereon the
Field lies was barren — only a
few scraggly cotton-fields
breaking the apparently inter-
minable stretch of mesquite-
aud cactus-covered prairie.
But with the rolling up of the
war clouds along the horizon,
the great value of this strip
of land as an aviation field
was seen and the genius of
America was called upon to
quickly produce here in real-
ity what at that time only
existed in the dreams of our
Army organizers. And to
what extent American genius
responded is evidenced by the
results that stand today.
Kelly Fielu, the largest and
most efficient Aviation Flying
Field in the United States, is
a glowing memorial to the
pioneers who dared not only
to scheme and to plan, but to
put these schemes and plans
into execution. The story of
its development is romantic
and reads like a novel.

It was on April 9th. 1917.
that four airplanes arose from
the hangars at the old Re-
mount Station (at present

Camp Travis), and after flying across the City, alighted on what is now Kelly Field. Their pilots were men well known in
early Aviation circles, namely: "Eddie Stinson." a civilian instructor and a brother of Katharine Stinson. the world-
famous aviatrix: Capt. Davidson; Capt McDonald: Capt. Spotts: Lieut. Bagnell, and one other man whose name is not
recalled. They made their landing in a cotton-field, an oasis amid a boundless stretch of waste covered by the prickley-
pear cactus and mesquite. Tent hangars had been hurriedly erected there previously and in these the machines were
stored for the night, while the men themselves made their beds upon the ground by the sides of their machines. This was
the initial trip of airplanes to Kelly Field, but the actual formal establishment of the Field did not occur until May 7.
when seven hundred men arrived. One week later, however, there were four thousand men on the Field. This was just
a little over a week after the United States had taken her formal and memorable stand against the Hun and what he
represented. Men came in at a rapid rate, and soon Major Dodd. of the Aeronautical Office in Washington, arrived to take
charge of the definite organization of the Field. The contract for its construction was granted to Stone and Webster and
with lightning-like rapidity the ground was cleared and almost as quickly as the cotton and mesquite disappeared there
arose in their stead scores of buildings— hangars, barracks, mess halls. Officers' quarters, warehouses, machine shops and all
the necessary adjuncts of a first-class Flying Field.

The middle of October saw the Field crowded to its capacity and almost before it was realized by even those who had
it in charge, it had dwarfed all former expectations and had become what they had hardly dared dream— the largest and
best Flying School in the world. Even then its expansion did not stop, for as America's eyes became more and more widely
opened to the task she had before her, the great importance of the Air Service was recognized as never before, and the

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builders at Kelly were taxed to the utmost to provide accommodations for the rapidly increasing number of men And
until the sisning of the Armistice, when the first rays of a victorious peace burst through the grim clouds of war thi<=
never-ending stream of men continued to pour into the Field. Many passed on through the School and were transferred
to still more specialized branches of training elsewhere, but many also remained at Kelly, and in the short space of time that
has elapsed since the Air Service began its expansion, many departments have come to be recognized as absolutely
essential which were entirely unknown and undeveloped in the early days of flying.

„v.n, ,'r^he expression "This man's army," so often heard and so often used in jest is no more truly vindicated and
exemplified in any branch of the Service than in the Flying School, for the Air Service is a Man's Army in every respect
and It demands and exacts a man's work from practically every one of its personnel. Kelly Field is a tvpical example
of this. There are no drones here. Every man in the Field is a specialist in his line-trained in mind and bodv to
perform tasks requiring unusual skill and accuracy. They are quick, active and alert, and take to their tasks with as
much interest and pride as if their own and for their own benefit. Each and every man has his own work to do and
probably in no other branch of the Service is one permitted to so assert his individuality as in the Air Service. Likewise
his skill and his knowledge are laid bare by his own handiwork and he must prove himself or be quickly dispensed with
The personnel of Kelly Field is largely men of brain as well as men of brawn. Drawn from the walks of life where
superior intelligence and personality mean everything, they constitute a huge machine, and from the intelligent
conceptions of their fertile mentalities to the actual accomplishment and realization of their plans by the skillful ap-
plication of their nimble lingers, they represent a marvel of engineering efficiency not to be equalled in any other quarter
of the globe.

Very little information regarding the wonderful extent of the organization at Kelly Field has reached the outside
world, but its woi:derful efficiency as a Flying School attests the success of the methods in operation. Every man
arriving at the Field is "trade-tested" by a board of experts maintained for this sole purpose. Examinations in fifty-
three different trades are given by this board— experts in this number of vocations being required for the operation of
the Air Service in its present stage of development. Each man as he takes his "trade-test" is classified regarding his
degree of proficiency in any of these fifty-three trades with which he may be familiar. Card records of each man's
"trade-test" are maintained and it is only the work of a few minutes for Headquarters to obtain a detachment of men
tor any particular line of work. Some of these vocational tests appear silly and useless upon the surface, as a man's
ability as a musician or comedian apparently has very little to do with his value to the Air Service. But men of this type
are formed into units which provide amusement for those otherwise engaged, and thus play a valuable part in keeping up
the morale of the Field, a vital necessity where proficient and highly specialized work is demanded.

Nor is Kelly Field of inconsiderable importance in the general scheme of Aeronautical development, for since its
earliest conception it has been rated as a veritable "clearing house" for the other flying fields of the United States. Detach-
ments are made up here for all other fields, and as fast as requisitions are received for men in certain lines of work, they
are quickly filled from the ranks of the skilled specialists here awaiting assignment.

Kelly Field has always been a primary field. That is, it is the first field through which the Cadet passes when he
leaves Ground School. And for this very reason, if for no other, it is of paramount importance. It is at the primary
field that he is made or broken, for here he receives his first actual training as a flier. If his work in the primary
field is well done he becomes that much more proficient in the higher periods of his training, such as pursuit, bombing
and observation. And with this in mind it is readily seen that his primary training cannot be underestimated. When the
Cadet arrives at Kelly from Ground School he is of course raw and unexperienced as a flier and his first experience in the
air is on the dual stage, where he flies with an instructor, who teaches him the correct methods of handling a ship and later
allows him to fly the plane himself, complimenting or criticizing as the case may warrant. From this stage he passes to
the primary stage, where he receives his first experience at handling a ship alone, his maneuvering being watched from the
ground and all points checked up either for or against him. It is on this stage that he first attains the self-confidence
necessary to the successful piloting of a ship. It is here that he also first learns to execute successfully the spirals and
figure eights and the correct methods of landing and "taking off." After he has mastered this work he is transferred
to the cross-country stage, where he is trained in map-making, observation, sense of direction, navigation, etc. Next in
order come the acrobatic stage and the formation stage, the former dealing with trick flying exclusively. This is extremely
hazardous, but nevertheless must be undertaken and mastered before a prospective bird-man can hope to victoriously com-
bat the wily Hun. Formation flying is also of the utmost importance, for in the ability to maintain these battle formations
under stress sometimes may rest the success or failure of a raid or the beating off of sudden attack. Then, after some
special instruction in radio telegraphy and signalling from ships in flight, the student receives his R. M. A. (Reserve
Military Aviator) Commission, and is assigned to another more advanced field.

Kelly Field was named, after the prevailing custom, for one of America's pioneer flyers. Lieut. G. E. M. Kelly, 30th
Infantry, U. S. A., who lost his life May 10th. 1911, just above the present Kelly Field when making a landing to avoid
running into a tent filled with women and children.

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W/ E KELLY FIELDERS take this means of expressing our heartfelt thanks to the valiant workers
' * of the Red (>ross, ^ . M. C. A., Knights of Coluinbiis, Jewish Welfare Hoard, American Library
Association, Hostess House, (Community House, ( )rder of Masons and all others whose untiring efforts
in spreading good cheer made our labors in this field a pleasure-hunt. In future years, when our minds
wander back to the earnest efforts of all to render service to our country, the work of the above organiza-
tions and other friends will linger in our memory with a fragrance as refreshing as the rose. — THE \M)\ S

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TIIK KELLY FIELD Y. M. C. A.

HORTLY after troops began to arrive in Kelly Field
in the Spring of 1917 (then Camp Kelly), the Army
Young Men's Christian Association established itself
in their midst and was assigned a strategic site in the
center of the long line of barracks to be built along the
Frio City Road. On this site "Y" Building N'o. 3. the third
to be authorized in the Southern Department, was com-
pleted in June and immediately became the club center for
the several thousand new soldiers in the field.

From June until October all of the Y. M. C. A. activities
were centered around Building No. 3 but when the lower
fieid filled up with troops two large tents were pitched by
the Y. M. C. A. and then the three centers provided the
boys with all comforts until February, often as many as
8,000 men per day being accommodated in building No. 3
and .5.000 per day in each of the big tents. When Kelly
Field No. 2 was opened, Y. M. C. A. building No. 72 was
completed in that field and has bren a popular club home
for the men of the flying field since that time.

A total of twelve different centers has been maintained
by the \'. M, C. A. on the two Kelly Fields. The largest num-
ber of secretaries serving at any one time was sixty-two.
but over two hundred different men have served on the
Kelly Field Y. M. C, A. staff since the beginning of its work.
Among these men have been prominent ministers, bankers,
educators, legislators, lawyers, physicians, accountants,
farmers, editors, musical directors and a few trained Y. M.
C, A. secretaries and physical directors. Mr. J, Z. Neb-
bergall_ formerly one of the Secretaries of the Minneapolis
Y. M, C. A, has served as Camp Secretary from, the begin-
ning, having complete charge of the direction of the Y, M.
C. A. activities.

Since the first building was opened in June, 1917, the
total attendance of soldiers at Y. M. C. A. centers on both
Kelly Fields has been 3,858.917; a total of 3,421.276 pieces
of mail matter have been mailed in Y. M. C. A. buildings;
$128,998.35 worth of postage stamps have been sold and
money orders amounting to $121,114.48 have been purchased
by the soldiers. 1509 Religious meetings have been held
with an attendance of 265,139. Bible classes have been
popular with 1061 Bible class sessions and an attendance
of 26,603. Copies of the New Testament have been given to
men who have desired them for personal use and 47,483 men
have asked for and received a copy of the New Testament.
The supreme decision to "accept Christ as Master of ones
life" has been made by ' 3,638 soldiers. 23,495 visits have
been made to men in hospitals and numerous errands and
other bits of service done for them. 1476 entertainments,
including motion pictures twice each week in each building,
musical and dramatic entertainment provided by talent
from cities and by the Kelly Field Entertainment Unit,
Band, Glee Club and Orchestra, and many individual
soldiers, have been given with a total attendance of 655,783.
255 educational lectures on subjects pertaining to the war
and America's part In it or designed to help the men to be
fit soldiers and fit citizens have been given to an aggregate
audience of 77,310 men. Educational classes have been very
liopular. A total of 4,467 class sessions have been held

with a total attendance of 70,722. The subjects pursued have
been such as Gas Engines. Radio and Wireless, map making,
semophore, Army Paper Work, First Aid. Homing Pigeons,
Fiench. Italian. Spanish, English, Mathematics, Bookkeep-
ing, Stenography, Current Events, etc,

250.619 pieces of reading matter have been distributed
and 106,182 books, provided by the American Library As
sociation in splendid co-operation, have been drawn from
Y. M. C. A. shelves. Athletics have been most popular with
a total participation of 1,093.175, mostly in informal games
and sports promoted by Y. M. C. A. secretaries in the early
evening during the liesure time of the soldiers.

Y. M. C. A. No. 72 was first opened for business on
November 8th. 1917. At its dedication, on November 13th,
J. Z. Nebbergall, camp general secretary, presented the
building, and Major (now Lieut. Col.) H. B. Clagett ac-
cepted it on the part of the government. The address was
made by Frank E. McGuire, now in Porto Rico. The Kelly
Field Band played on that occasion, but the first entertain-
ment in the building was given by the Shriners" Band of a
nearby city. The staff at the opening consisted of C. A.
Hall, at present building Secretary of "Y" No. 204, Kelly
Field, and E. B. Paisley, Stanton Smith and H. B.
Fagan, all of whom are now in the U. S. Army.

0:?° event of importance in the history of the building
v-iis the tire which occurred early on the morning of Feb-
ruary 21, 1918. Only the efficient work of the Field Fire
Department, and the strenuous exertions of the squadrons
quartered nearby, who worked to save "their home," as they
called it, prevented the frame structure from being totally
destroyed. As it was, the building was doing business by
noon the same day, and the repairs which were made ren-
dered it one of the best finished and coolest of the "Y"
buildings in the Southern Department.

Building No. 72 has served the whole Flying Depart-
irent and has been open every day since its completion. In
Ihirteen months the attendance has totaled over 440,000
men; more than 2,100,000 sheets of stationery have been
used; .$14,000 worth of stamps have been sold; and $41,000
worth of money-orders issued. Total attendance at public
meetings and entertainments has been 112,000, Miss
.Margaret Wilson. Dr. S. D. Gordon. Gypsy Smith, Dr. Ira
Landrith, and Mrs. Maurine Dyer-Willbanks are among the
numerous speakers and entertainers. More than 14,000
books have been Issued; 12,000 men have attended educa-
tional classes; and over 50,000 have taken part in athletic
ictivities. Many Bible classes have been conducted, one of
them running for nearly a year with hardly a single break.
An unusual feature of the educational work has been a
kindergarten for officers' children held for some months
in one of the rooms of the building.

The present staff of the Flying Departmen's "Y" con-
sists of: W. N. Wysham, building secretary; E. M. High-
smith, educational director; L. E. McKee, social secretary;
W. L. Patterson, business secretary; and H. M. Manning,
athletic director. Chaplains W. L. Hamrick and H. E.
Waggoner also make their headquarters in the building.

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ACTIVITIES OF THF AMERICAN RED CROSS AT KELLY FIELD

ARLY in March. 1!)1S. the Red Crc££. thanks to the cooperation of the military authorities, erected an office and

Ajirehouse adjoining the Main Hospital at Kelly Field Xo. 1. from which supplies were distributed to the enlisted

men of the camp. In June we erected and furnished quarters for, twenty-two nurses. Three cars and a truck

were purchased and turned over to the hospital authorities and have been in continuous use for the past year,

bciiiy put to every possible service.

During the influenza epidemic it was our privilege to furnish any and all medical supplies or any necessities which
were not promptly procurable through military channels, tiiat added to the comfort and care of patients. From our ware
house we have distributed during the past year 40,000 sweaters, 800 blankets. 12.0C0 hand basins, helmets, sheets, pillow
cases, face masks, flannel chest protectors, towels, comfort kits, drugs, surgical instruments, chemicals, ice and hot water bag
covers, hot water bags, ice caps, operating gowns, gloves, handkerchiefs, mosquito netting, paper napkins, pneumonia
jackets, tooth brushes and tooth paste, urinals and wash cloths.

We have tried to rivet the connecting link between the soldier and his home in every possible way. rendering all
possible assistance to his family, such as the best of medical care, financial aid when checks for allotments and allow-
ances failed to reach them, furnish at any time information regarding a soldier's family, or in turn advise them of his
whereabouts and condition. When illness or death at home necessitated the return of a man and he was without funds,
after a prompt investigation by wire as to the need for his return, hs was provided with funds to make the trip. Letter
writing between the soldier and his family, with the co-operation of the Home Service Section of that particular com-
munity, has greatly relieved the anxiety of both the ones at home and the man in the Field. In many ways we have ren-
dered prompt investigations and verified statements for the Army officials, this last, of course, being strictly confidential.

We have tried to place in the hands of every man about to be discharged, a little booklet entitled "When You Get
Home." advising him to immediately consult with the Home Service Section of The American Red Cross in his com-
munity, where he will receive the best advice on any of the following subjects: Allotments, insurance, compensation. Civil
Riahts bill, mortgages, loans overdue, back taxes, and also uelp him secure a position.

It has been our pleasure and privilege to work with the military authorities at all times and our work will b-.;
carried on with the same zeal and thoroughness until the last man is home.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WAR ACTIVITIES

Wheu the Nation's Greatest Aviation Field was in its prime and the "Boys iu Khaki,"
respoudiuii to "Kverybody Welcome" sign

[rTTTlHEX the importance of Kelly Field as an aviatir.n
\\ki\ station became manifest the Knights of Columbus
War Activities, realizing the necessity of recreational
buildings and amusement facilities, immediately began the
task of constructing halls and providing facilities which
V. ould offer to the soldiers clean, comfortable shelter where-
in to gather and enjoy themselves.

Large buildings were erected and equipped in "jig
time." and soon the halls were filled to capacity with
soldiers partaking of the hospitality of the K. C. Secretaries.
Player pianos, victrnlas. pcol tables and games of all kinds
are in the halls and their value is best attested to by the
brave and noble men for whose benefit they are provided.
Through the American Library Association and various
other agencies complete and up to-date libaries are main-
tained. The books, magazines and newspapers represent
almost every publication issued in this country and the
soldier looking for his "home town" paper nearly always
finds it in the assortment.

Identified with the initial accomplishments of the
Knights of Columbus War Activities on Kelly Field is
Father F. D. Coupal. a Knights of Columbus chaplain, who
in March. 1918, accompanied an aerial squadron to France,
l! was Father Coupal who fathered the Kelly Field
Orchestra in its infancy and co-operating with other noted
musical leaders raised it to that prominence it now enjoys.

.lay Elmer Fox. a former general secretary of the K. C.
War Activities on this field, now Divisional Supervisor of
the Central Southern Department, is another worker who
helped lay the foundation on which the war recreational
service was built. The result of his efforts is evident in

the success of every hall in Kelly Field, as much of the
system and many of the facilities were developed under his
able supervision. As Kelly Field grew in importance in
the military machine of this nation, so did the Knights of
Columbus War Activities within its boundaries grow, and
here the organization established its headquarters of the
Southern Department.

At the close of the war H. G. Hertich was general
secretary of Kelly Field, four buildings were open to the
soldiers and the secretarial staff was composed of fifteen
ernest workers. Julien P. Blitz, noted cellist and leader of
the San Antonio Symphony Orchestra, being included in the
personnel.

The Knights of Columbus buildings are open at all
times and the "Everybody Welcome" sign is symbolic of
the hospitality which reigns within. No distinction is
shown and soldiers of all creeds frequent the halls.
Oratories for the celebration of mass are a part of every
building, being so constructed that they are only visible
when used for services. A chaplain is present in every
hall, and aside from acting in a religious capacity assists
in ecucaticnal work and in arranging entertainments.

That the wonderful work of this organization has not
ceased with the last roar of the cannon is shown in the
plans for the conduct of an educational program in the
cimps. contonments and naval stations. These activities
will give the soldier an opportunity to equip himself with
either industrial, or mechanical vocations. A survey, for
the purpose of determinin.s to what extent the work can be
carried on in the various catnps, is now being made by the
Knights of Columbus War Activities.

THE JEWISH WELEARE BOAHD AT KELLY FIELD

mX SEPTEMBER, 1917. the Jewish Welfare Board as-
signed Dr. G. H. Loewenstein of Cincinnati, Ohio, as
its first official representative in San Antonio and
ilie military camps adjacent thereto. The local organization
of the Jewish people affiliated itself with the Jewisti Wel-
fare Board, becoming the local branch of that organization
with the purpose of providing recreation and entertainment
for the soldiers, irrespective of creed or race. Club rooms
were opened in the basement of the Gunter building and
nave continued ever since as the center of activities in the
district. The officers of tlie Branch are: Morris Stern
Chairman, J. Karotliin. Vice-Chairman, and Leon A. Baer.
Secretary and Treasurer.

William Messtr of New York City came to the district
in March. 191S. devoting his attention to the men at Kelly
and Broolts Field. He made his headquarters at the K, of C.
Building at Kelly No. 1 and the little balcony of this
building, which included his office and sleeping quarters,
soon became a gathering place for the men of the Field.
Religious services were organized by Mr. Messer at his
headquarters and conducted by Rabbi Loewenstein until
his departure. With the arrival of .Mr. Bernard J. Stern
jI Chicago. 111., services in camp were resumed and held in
■he J. W. B. building at Kelly No. 1.

Melville Marx of New York arrived in April and es-
tablished headquarters at Kelly No. 2 shortly thereafter.
The very large number of men at the camp made it essential
■hat a building be erected at the earliest possible moment

and since the lower Field contained the largest number of
men the Jewish Welfare Building was erected at that place
en the Frio Road in .\ugust. 1918. Julius B. Gluck who had
been stationed at Camp Bowie for some montlis arrived at
the time the building was opened to take charge of activi-
ties in this district. His health failed him, however, and
he returned to Fort Worth In October. B. J. Stern became
affiliated with the Staff in August and in November took
direct charge of the work on the Field.

Through the local branch, social entertainments were
made a feature of tlie Jewish Welfare Board activities at
the various welfare centers in Kelly Field and entertain-
ments were also provided for the men who came to the city
from camp.

The Jewish Welfare Board in the early part of No-
vember placed Mr. George W. Rabinoff of Hartford, Conn.,
in charge of its local district which included Kelly Field
No. 1 and No. 2. at the same time assigning to these camps
Joseph H. Mellen of Baltimore. Md., and Robert A. Hess of
Milwaukee, Wis. In December, Louis Isbitz of Syracuse,
New York, and Henry A. Strauss of Los Angeles came to
the field, and carried on the work of the Board during the
period of preparation for the demobilization. The Building
with its home-like atmosphere, and its comfortable furnish-
ings continued to prove an attraction to the men until the
end. The religious services, the entertainments, and the
personal contacts were maintained, while every effort was
made to help the men in preparation tor their return to
civil life.

KELLY FIELD HOSTESS HOUSE

mHE NATIONAL WAR WORK COUNCIL of the Young
Wcmens Christian Association of America built and
equipped the Hostess House, ready to open about the
first of November, 1917. The great need of a place for
women to meet the men they want to see; find rest and re-
freshment: where the anxious mother can be given comfort
and encouragement; and where the soldier himself can find
a comfortable chair by the fire, a quiet nook to read or
write, a woman's welcome from the hostesses when he has
no guest of his own; all these factors enter into the great
idea of what the Hostess House stands for, the bit of home,
and every boy finds a different word to express his ap-
preciation of the service it renders. It is also an infor-
mation burea\i where answers are given to the most varied
.ind sur|)rising number of questions.

The following staff members opened the house: Miss
Lucy Moore, director: Miss Hettie Wood, hostess: Miss
Miliier, cafeteria director; Miss Nielens. business secretary.
On February. 1918. Mrs. Cora R. Sivyer of Milwaukee, the
present director, was appointed. .Mrs. L. T. Reed began her
work as associate hostess at that time and Miss Wood con-
tinued her work until fall. Mrs. .Mildred Z. Bale was busi-
ness secretary from February until October, followed by the
present secretary Miss Alice Floyd of Kansas. Mrs. Grace
Clement and Miss Grace Swope have served as cafeteria
directors and at present Miss Juanita Maxson is filling that
position.

Before the officers' mess was built, during the months
of December and January, last year, 24,644 meals were
served to the officers, civilians, and enlisted men in the
Hostess House.

On May 25th. Red Cross Day at Kelly Field, it was
estimated that about 15,000 people sought refreshments and

rest in the Hostess House. Military assistance enabled the
staff to serve as long as food and soft drinks lasted.

June 18th marks the organization of the Kelly Field
Glee Club, by David Griffin. Post Song Leader, and Walter
Dunham, accompanist, two very capable men from Phila-
delphia. The club adopted the Hostess House as its official
lieadquarters. and has given many very enjoyable concerts
to large and appreciative audiences. The Hostess House
has been very proud of its "foster child" and has called up-
on it many times to assist in programs and entertainments
for special occasions.

During the hot summer months, the Hostess House,
with its drawn shades to exclude the glare of the sun. its
many electric fans, cool refreshments, and Ice-cold
"bubbler." attracted many weary and warm visitors, and
soldiers who had time to stop long enough were refreshed.
The approximate number of guests during any one month
was 7.800 and 6.530 served in the cafeteria. At that time
about two hundred of the number sought assistance or
information.

As the Christmas Season drew near, many of the boys
offered to assist in decorating the House and trimming the
Christmas trees. Happy evenings were spent in making
V. reaths and festoons, popping and stringing corn for the
trees. The cold weather prevented an out-door Christmas
program and the hostess House was made the center of
"Christmas Cheer." The orchestra contributed several
bright and varied numbers and the Glee Club, after singing
for the patients in the Main Hospital, gathered around the
Christmas tree and sang old traditional Christmas carols.
Refreshments of chocolate, cakes, and candy were served
to all and when the last Season's Greetings were exchanged
we felt that the final blessing on a busy and happy year
had been received.

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AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

HE KELLY FIELD LIBRARY under the management
and support of the American Library Association
stands out as one of the foremost in the country be-
lause of the personnel of the Field and of the use of the
Library as a school for study and as a recreational center.
In proportion to the population of the field, the percentage
of reading has been greater than that in other camps.

Service began through small collections of books housed
in the Y. M. C. A., K. of C. and Jewish Welfare Board
Buildings. In March. 1918. temporary quarters for the
Library were located in the Post Signal Office. This was
durinj; the period of construction of the Libary building.
Located in a most advantageous position on Headquarters
Road, southeast of the Post Office and opposite the Main
Hospital, the building attracts many men. In construction,
it is a consolidation of the best found in other Camp
Library buildings with the elimination of non-essential
features. Two screened porches at the front provide for
outdoor reading during the hot weather, while indoors
electric fans make the building one of the coolest on the
Field.

The entire collection, about 30.000 volumes, was ac-
quired through gifts from the public and through pur-
chases from funds donated to the American Library Asso-
ciation. Since the armistice was signed special emphasis
in book buying has been laid on vocational material, the
principle being that of providing books for the men who
wished to prepare to re-enter civil life at their former oc-
cupations and for men who wished to enter new fields.

The work of preparing the books for use, putting them
ihrough the necessary technical processes has been handled
by a staff of two trained Librarians assigned to this Field
by the American Library Association and three enlisted
men detailed to the Library by the Commanding Officer.

Harold T. Dougherty was the Librarian in Charge during
the construction period and for some months thereafter.
Dewey C. Wayne was Acting Librarian during September.
1918. and Assistant Librarian from October to the present
lime. Nathan R. Levin was assigned as Librarian in
October and has been in charge to date.

A special feature of the work at this Field is the de-
livery of books by automobile to outlying barracks in Kelly
Field No. 2 twice a week, several hundred books bein^;
taken and distributed from the Library auto. This feature
of the work has attracted wide publicity among the
Librarians of the country.

During the war period ending with the signing of the
armistice the main classes of books used were military
science, aeronautics, and general technology. Peculiarly
the men on Kelly Field are attracted by various authors
on Psychology, especially those of an inspirational nature.
The percentage of fiction reading is much lower here than
in civil communities of the same population. The total
circulation from April through December. 1918, was 97,500
volumes, about SO'/ being non-fiction. The banner month
was in April when there were nearly 40.000 men on the
Field. Since October an average of a book a man has been
maintained.

It is perhaps not unfair to say that the Library has
become a big factor in the Welfare Service of this Field.
This was especially noticeable during the two quarantines
in October and November when more than 2.000 books were
used in the hospitals alone while 15.000 books were read by
men who were forced to forego the pleasures of the city.

To the citizens of the near-by communities and to the
Commanding Officers of Kelly Field special thanks are due
and if any one on the Field or who has left the Field is
especially grateful to Kelly Field Library for any service
rendered him. he must not forget that back of the organ-
ized Library Service stood the civil and military population
of the country.

Scrgi. H. L. COLFMAN.
Amiisemenl Director

Miss D. COLTRANE,

Hoitst' Dirfclor

THE COMMUNITY IIOl'SE

"This building was put up by the citizens of San Anionic
for the use of men in military service as an expression of
appreciation for the services they are rendering our country.
It is hoped that here may be formed many pkasant and
lasting friendships."

That the citizens were sincere in the dedication of the
Community House is proved by the si]lendid equipment
they have provided and by the hospitality they extend.
The men in uniform are welcomed to their own home where

they may meet pleasant people socially, may keep in touch
with home folks by making use of the writing rooms and
supplies, or may find a quiet corner with a favorite book.

The Community House, through its various social and
entertainment features has proved to the men that the War
Camp Community Service of which it is a part was in
earnest when it put out the campaign slogan. "Keep 'em
Smiling."

Meetinii of National W. C. C. S. M'orkers at
Coinniuuity House, Feb. 1919.

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South San Antouio War Gamp Community Service Home — Mrs. A. Shaud, Director

HE seven woiuki:^ of the world have Ions held a place

by themselves, but as in a great many other ways.

the War just ended has brought forth another and

even greater one that will be handed down from generation
to generation by all the men of Kelly Field as holding the
brightest spot in their memory.

This newly arisen wonder is The Soldiers' Country
Club, situated just out.side the Field, in South San Antonio.
When the men began to arrive in large numbers and when
off duty found the time "heavily on their hands." there
suddenly arose, as from the rubbing of Aladin's Lamp, a
little home where they could go to write their letters, meet
their friends and spend a pleasant evening.

At first it was only an experiment — this turning of a
large Real Estate Land Office into a meeting place for the
soldiers — and the War Camp Community Service was a bit
doubtful of its success. But a mind was found' that thought
different and into the midst of Uncle Sam's Khaki Clad men
came Mrs. A. Shand.

To her belongs the credit of making the Soldiers'
Country Club a success and every man leaving Kelly Field
will cherish a lasting memory of the place he could call
home whenever he entered its doors. By hard work on the
part of its Hostess and her sister Miss Blaschke. this Club,

which started in July. 1918. has gradually had improvements
added until now it is all that could be desired.

A large giassedin veranda capable of being used as a
dance room, extends across the front of the building. At
one end is a large fire-place around which the boys gather
every night to read, smoke and swap news. Large easy
chairs, writing table.-, shad'td lights, a victrola and piano
make it near home. .lust off the veranda is a large ronni
where the boys can .get coffee, sandwiches, pie and dough-
nuts. Off from one side of this room is another little room
for private parties and directly acrcss is a pool table that
is always in use.

One of the particular and most noticeable features of
this Club is that there are no doors except the front ones
and they are always open.

This Club had the distinction not long ago of enter-
taining at a luncheon the Delegates to the first War Camp
Community Service (Convention ever held in the United
States and as usual they left with the sense of having had
one of those times nct-to-be-forgotten.

Now that the boys are coming back from oversea.'?
the Club has arranged to have frequent entertainments
for convalescent soldiers in the Main Hospital.

The word "Formality" has been taken out of the Club's
Dictionary and' the motto reads— "A FIREPLACE A
HOME."

The Inforinuliuu Biin-au uf the War Camp Cuniiiiuiiity Si-rvicc

This department of the War Camp Community Ser-
vice has been of inestimable value to the men in uniform.
The main office, situated in Alamo Plaza before the
historic Alamo, is under the direct supervision of Miss
Edith Foster with the Misses Ilum.mell as her able as-
sistants. From this office the officer, enlisted man, and
civilian is furnished information regarding furnished
rooms, aparlments. or houses, gratis. Investigation is
carefully made before an apartment is listed.

Information regarding trains, street cars. I he dif
ferent camps; in fact information of all kinds is given
tor the asking. At each of the stations is a booth with a
ccmpetent person in charge who will arrange accom-
modations for those leaving or arriving. Every train,
going or coming, is met by some member of this service
who gladly extends all the help and courtesy possible.

Glirlstlaii Science War Relief Work
at Kelly Field

JUDGE WM. M. PARDUE

MR. EARL McCLOUD

SHORT TIME after Kelly Field began lo receive
troops in 1917 the Christian Scientists of Sau
Antonio opened a spacious and attractive Reading
and Rest Room in the City for the soldiers. Later in 1917
the Board of Directors of The First Church of Christ,

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Scientist, in Bosston. organized the Cliristian Science War
Kflief work in all tlie Army camps and Xaval stations in
I his country and abroad, and placed .Mr. Paul A. Harsch in
charge as chairman, and .Mr. .\rthur J. Wallace as his as-
sistant. Mr. Fred W. Indermille. of Dallas, was made chair-
man for Te.vas. and a local committee consisting of Judge
William M. Pardue. Mr. Ira. L. Rupley and Mrs. Lee A.
Strohm were placed in charge of the work in all the Army
camp.= near San Antonio. Mr. Earl McCloud. then connected
with the San Antonio Light, and First Reader of the local
church, was assigned to duty as War Relief Worker at Kelly
Field, serving until May. 1918. when he was transferred for
duty to .Mineola. Long Island. Judge Pardue was appointed
to take Mr, McCloud's place at Kelly Field, and Mr. H. N.
Timolat succeeded him as chairman of the local committee.
Messrs. Louis A. Gregory and Lloyd Whitney, of Lincoln.
.\eb , liobL. A. Wood, of Hou-ton, and Harry K. Filler, of
Youngslown, Ohio, (since appointed Chaplain in the Army
and now in the service with the overseas forces), have also
done Christian Science War Relief work at Kelly Field.

Permission was obtained from both General Holbrook.
Commandtr of the Southfrn Department, and from Colonel
Quackenbush. Commander of Kelly Field, to build a
Christian Science Welfare building on Kelly Field, and a
site was designated for that purpose, but an order by the
Secretary of War issued prohibiting any other civilian
buildings in Army camps prevented the carrying out of
tlii.-5 plan. While the Christian Scientists could not have a
welfare buildin.g. their workers were shown every kindness
and courtesy not only by the officers and men of the Army,
but by the Y. JI. C. A. secretaries and all the other workcL-s
on Kiily Field, and a fine spirit of cooperation was evi-
denced on all sides. The worker has had quarters at
Y. M. C. \. Hut No. 151 since last October.

Christian Science services have been held regularly on
Sunday at both Kelly Fields in Y. M. C. A Huts and at the
iieadcjuarters of the A. S. M. S. and the Cadet Wing School
building. A Reading Room was also maintained in the last
named building, where all authorized Christian Science
literature was provided for the use of the officers and men.
This literature is also furnished the A. L. A.

The War Relief work of the Christian Scientists at
Kelly Field has consisted in ministering to the spiritual
and physical need.s cf the men. and has been much ap-
preciated by them. Through the local and National
Christian Science Comforts Forwarding Committee many
knitted garments were furnished, as well as bath robes for
patients in the hospital. Through committees in the various
cities and towns throughout the country the workers were
able to adjust many problems for the beys and their familie.=^
which were left unsolved at home, and thus aided in a large
way to maintain the morale of the Army.

Until some time after the signing of the armistice more
than forty thousand copies of The Christian Science Monitor
— an International daily newspaper — were distributed free
of charge every day in the Army camps in this country
and abroad, and Kelly Field received a generous share of
them.

Every officer and enlisted man \vho was interested in
Christian Science was presented with a copy of Science and
Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy,
and also a copy of the St. James version of the Bible.

The Christian Scientists did not receive money from.
the various drives for War Relief funds, but contributed
themselves over cne million and a half dollars tor War
Relief work in the Army and Navy, and also for the relief
of the people made destitute in the war stricken countries
of Europe and Asia.

AVIATION'S CLIMB

MHE magical development of aviation deserves re-
cognition as one cf the most remarkable achieve-
ment? of the age. Automobiling. it is true, had also
a rfmarkably rapid growth in popularity, once officially
recognized as plausible, btit when the great cost of e.x-
perimentation in aviation is considered, aside from the
element of personal risk, the steady advancement from a
flagc of delicate experiment to one of scientific accomplish-
ment is indeed worthy of the \vorld's plaudits.

Although private experimentation had been going oit
along various lines of aeronautics for some years previous,
no Government had ever regarded aviation as feasible or
of any important military value until the LTnited States
Signal Corps began making exhaustive tests and trials with
heavier-than-air machines in the early part of the 20th
century. Even at that time the United States Government
was too skeptical to invest much money in the exploitation
of this new branch of warfare, and confined its experimentn-
'ion to the making of trial flights with civilian pilots. In
Ihese early days flying was of course lar.gely a matter of
conjecture. There were few fixed rules or stereotyped
axioms as to the handling or behavior of an airplane under
various conditions and natural stresses. Therefore, in
(hese first feeble efforts at the conquering of the air. many
men laid down their lives in vain efforts to prove their
contentions or to learn more about the various tricks of
air currents and the way in which to avoid them.

Some of the attempted explanations and arguments
pro and con concerning aviation which were published in
these early days are interesting and show beyond doubt
that the pilots of that time were giving serious thought to
I he difficulties encountered and to methods of overcom-
ing same. Claude Grahame-White. the pioneer British flyer
wrote a book on aviation early in the year 1911 in which
he made reference to "air pockets" and in which he ad-
mitted that only exhaustive experimentation would solve
the problems of flying. In this same volume lie cautioned
pilots against taking unnecessary risks by submitting their
machines to "undue strains."

From 1911 to 1916 many fatalities occurred. The first
member of the United States Army to lose his life in an
airiilane accident was Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge. who
was killed while flying with Orville Wright at Fort Meyer.
Virginia. September 17th. 19C8. At this time America was
taking her first steps in aviation. Had she continued her
effoits. there is no doubt that she would have been a leader
in aeronautics when the world war engulfed her. instead
cf an apt pupil subservient to the teachings of the .Allies.
However, lack of public interest and a consequent lack of
funds, prevented this Government from developing Ihe .\ir
Seivice as it should have done, and in 1912. France, always

an interested spectator, forged ahead with an appropriation
of $5..C00.000 to put the Air Service in that country on a
practical basis. From that time on France far outdistanced
America, and Great Britain later did the same, but the
fact still remains that had it not been for America's pioneer
experimentation, the wonderful success of the other nations
in the air would have been impossible of accomplishment.

But even with the wonderful strides that were being
made, a great handicap still existed in the unconquered
"tail-spin." the queer and unexplained antic which caused
the death of so many experienced flyers. Again it remained
for America to step forward, explain the existing difficulty
and effect a remedy. This was accomplished in 1917. when
-Mr. Sperry, the instrument maker, in an article on the
subject, explained the cause of the tail-spin and the way to
avoid it. He also explained how it was possible to come
out of a spin in safely. After this pilots in .general realized
that the epoch of unc?rtainty in aviation was past, and from
that time to the present flying has increased by leaps and
bounds. Shortly after Mr. Sperry's article was published
Major John McDonnell, in charge of the Government Fly-
ing Field at Rantoul, 111., began a course of instruction in
the tail-spin, and today pilots with little experience are
every day executin.g it successfully and with little danger.

Even until the latter part of 1916 the United States
Army had but twelve pilots. When the Armistice was
signed in November. 1918. the U. S. Air Service contained
over 9000 qualified flyers, in addition to scores of bombers,
photographers and observers. Thus is seen at a glance the
remarkable development of the Air Service, for the rapid
strides that were made by America were only similar to
those made by the other great powers of the world. With
practically nothing to build on. this Government alone
developed in little more than a year one of the greatest of
modern sciences. In this development much of the credit
must be given to the civilian instructors — men who early
in the great game of aviation had staked their all on the
success of their dreams, and who. now that the opportunity
came to realize their greatest ambitions, threw away both
money and national prominence to answer their country's
call in her hour of need. Their work stands today as a
.srowing monument to their patriotism and self-sacrifice.
No more hazardous occupation was ever undertaken by man
than the gradual instruction of raw recruits and their
moulding into Air Service pilots by these heroic civilian
pioneers of aviation. .-Ml honor to them therefore, the men
who first opened the eyes of the world to the possibilities
of air travel and who later by their own efforts, built
from the flimsy structures cf pioneer aviation one of the
greatest and most valuable scientific achievements of
modern times.

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KELLY FIELD

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KELLY FIELD STx\TISTICS

Commandini^ Officers of Kelly Field

BOWEN. THOMAS S.. Capt.. S. C, J. M. A. (jrACKEXBUSH. G. V. S., Coloiu 1 A. S. S. C.

COOK, SETH W.. Capt.. Cavalry. FECHET. J. E.. Colonel S. C.

TAYMAX. CHARLES E., Colonel. Infantry. (IILLMOKE. W. E.. Colonel A. S. A.

CHASE. WILSON. Colonel. Infantry CAKIiEURY, .lOSEPH K.. Lieut. Colonel A. S, A.

CHITTY. WILLIA.M 1).. Colonel A. S. S. C. CLACETT. H. I!., Lieut. Colonel A. S. A.

DUNCAN. THOMAS, Lieut. Colonel A. S. S. C. 1>I;.\TT. II. ('., Colonel A. S. A.

Post Executive Officers of Kelly Field

DUNCAN. THOMAS. Lieut. Colonel. (;!:A1I.\M. lIAIMiY, .Major A. S. S. C.

DANFORTH, Lieut.-Colonel, A. S. S. C. WHITE. J. M.. Major S. C.

Commanding Officers Flying Department of Kelly Field

COOK. SETH W.. Major. DEL'El,. THORNE. Major.

WILBURNE. ARTHUR E.. Major. BRANT, G. C, Lieut.-Colonel.

FERRON. PAUL. Major. HEFFERNAN, L, G., Major.

HEARD. JACK W.. Major. CLAGETT. H. B.. Lieut.-Colonel.

Post Adjutants of Kelly Field

WHEELER, S. H.. Capt., S. C, J. M. A. VAN NOSTRAND. P. E.. Major Infantry.

WALSH. R. L.. 1st Lieut.. Cavalry. GRAHAM, HARRY, Capt. A. S. S. C.

WHITE. J. M.. Major. S. C.

AUSTIN, Captain A. S. M. A.

Kelly Field was organized in May, 1917. with the following Organizations:

THIRD AERO SQUADRON:

Capt. Thos. Bowen, S. C. J. M. A.. Commanding Officer, 148 Enlisted men.

FIFTH AERO SQUADRON:

Capt. Carl Spatz, S. C, J. M. A., Commanding Officer 148 Enlisted men.

PROVISIONAL AVIATION SCHOOL SQUADRON:

Capt. Seth W. Cook, Cavalry. Commanding Officer 3428 Enlisted men.

Number of Officers in Kelly Field since May, 1917 5.182

Number of enlisted men 197,468

Greatest number of arrivals in one month was in December, 1917. Officers 1,289

Enlisted men 32,812

Greatest number of departures in one month of Officers was in April, 1918 665

Greatest number of departures in one month of enlisted men in January, 1918 15,365

Largest number of organizations formed in one month: 67 in August, 1917.
Largest number of organizations to depart in one month: 66 in December, 1917.

Greatest number of enlisted men in Kelly Field in one day: 36.898 December 25, 1917.
Greatest number of Officers in Kelly Field in one day: 1,695 January 31, 1918.

25,000 men were interviewed by Trade Test Board in December, 1917.

On November 2, 1918. 1,629 men were employed in maintenance and operation of this Post.

On November 1, 1918, there were no officers in this Post unfit for overseas service and only 90 enlisted men so
unfit.

On March 18. 1918. 108 ships flew a total of 1.033 hours in 12 hours.

Flying Hours since May, 1917

Total Hours Flying Primary School 124.664 hrs 26 mins.

Total Hours Instructors School 29.211 hrs 36 mins.

(Discontinued September 5, 1918)

Grand Total since school began 153,876 hrs 02 mins.

During 1918
Total Hours Primary School 120,011 hrs 35 mins.

Total Hours Instructors School 28,294 hrs 30 rains.

Grand Total for 1918 149.206 hrs 05 mins.

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Record Day
March 18, 1918, Hours flown 1.033 hrs 29 mins.

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Number of Cadets and Student Officers graduated 1,562

Number of Officers killed in airplane accidents 12

Number of Cadets killed in airplane accidents ] t

Civilian Instructors killed 1

Acreage of Kelly Field:

No. 1 430 Acres

Plying Dept 1576 Acres

Total 2006 Acres

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PERSONNEL

FFICIENCY has been the big watchword of the U. S.
Army during the present world struggle. Tradition
has been thrust aside and the greatest minds of this
.ULULiation have been set to work to devise new schemes,
new systems, new inventions, new ideas. "Army Regula
tions" with its time-worn provisions is now so cut and
slashed that a copy with "down to date" changes, looks
like grand-mother's book of successful recipes.

Never before have the health, comfort and morals of
the army been so carefully and scientifically guarded as
during this war. The results surely testify to the great
wisdom of the system which has been so thoroughly studied
out and maintained.

During the last few years there has been a growing
interest in the belief that men, women and children were
not all created with the same tendencies, temperaments
and aptitudes. What has been the result? School children
are being segregated as to fitness for particular studies.
Pupils who are apt in the study of mathematics, for in-
stance, are poor in spelling. For this reason mass training
is rapidly disappearing and methods of a more individual
nature are being substituted.

Men and women are being picked for pursuits in
which they are especially qualified. The old saying "They
spoiled a good black.sinith to make a poor preacher" is
fast becoming less a propos.

This is all preliminary to a few remarks in connection
with a word which, like the word "camouflage" has come
into almost universal usage in the last two years. This
word is "personnel." What is "personnel?" For the pur-
pose of this short article it may be defined as a system of
individual or personal selection. Personnel work has been
officially recognized by all branches of the U. S. Army,
and by this system both officers and enlisted men are being
selected for duty according to their qualifications. No
longer are men herded together en masse and distributed
by the dozen or hundred. Their qualifications are record-
ed and they are selected individually for particular duties.
The Air Service could not possibly exist with any degree
of efficiency without a well developed personnel system.
Perhaps few people in or out of the army realize that
there are more than 60 different trades required in the Air
Service as now constituted. How could efficiency be ex-
pected if tailors were forced to do blacksmithing and truck
drivers should be made to act as sergeant major. And yet
one of these is quite as important as another.

In order to aid in a speedy selection of the right man
for the right place, a very complete system has been devised,
and has been enlarged to include every phase of work con-
nected with the individual soldier — both officer and enlisted
man.

Kelly Field is in the foreground in this matter of
personnel work. Thanks to such able and efficient officers
as Major C. H. Maranville. Captain Harry V. Hand, Captain
Homer B. Love, 1st Lieut. E. F. Wiebolot, 2nd Lieut.
Stanley Corfman, 2nd Lieut. George A. Clark and others,
together with a most efficient corps of non-commissioned
officers, this work has been brought from chaos to near
perfection.

There are many phases of personnel work. It starts,
for the enlisted man, in the Receiving Station where the
first important physical, mental and psychological records
are made. Then comes the Trade Test Section where the
soldier's trade and professional qualifications are recorded,
based on actual experience. This information Is placed on
specially prepared cartis, where it is available at a glance.

The Assignment Section is given the responsibility of
filing these cards in such a way as to show the exact
location of each soldier, and data as to the particular
"special duty" of each is also shown. If there is a demand
for telegraphers, stenographers, clerks, chauffeurs or what
not. the men can be located in less time than it takes to
txplain it here.

Other phases of personnel work are the Locator System
tor recording the changing location of each soldier in con-
nection with the distribution of mail; the Insurance and
Allotment Section where all matters of this nature are
handled, and the Correspondence Department where cor-
respondence on matters of interest to the individual soldier
is handled.

There has been no development among all the new ideas
established during the present war which has been of
greater vaitie to the service than this system of Personnel
Work.

RECEIVING STATION

The "Receiving Station," located opposite Post Head-
quarters, later running on reverse gear as the Departure
Station, presided at two great events in the Kellyites
career — coming in and going home. There it was thai
the rookie crop for the summer of 1918 was put through
the mill and initiated with pomp and ceremony into Kelly
Field; and it was there that the silver chevron heroes re-
ceived their passports home under demobilization orders.

The Receiving Station was organized in August. 1918,
by consolidating various recruiting departments, formerly
under the commanding officer of the old Recruit Division.
The establishment of a single complete recruiting system
was placed in charge of 1st Lieutenant Harold F. Dc
Lacour. Assistant Personnel Adjutant, and made a Head-
quarters Branch under the Post Personnel Office.

Under the direction of Lieut De Lacour and his as-
sistants the organization was modeled along the lines of
the latest and most efficient recruiting systems in this
country and was put into immediate operation, handling
all arrivals at Kelly Field. The plant had a capacity of
approximately 1000 men per day.

Recruits were received at the train and started at one
end of the Recruiting machine in their civilian clothes,
passed from desk to desk through four main department
rooms, and turned out at the other end of the building
fully uniformed and equipped with enlistment papers com-
plete, at the rate of a man every thirty seconds. The en-
tire enlistment process was traversed by each recruit in
about forty-five minutes.

In that period the recruit was passed through a Record
Department, a Medical Department, in charge of Capt. H. C.
Lloyd, M. C, Chief Medical Examiner; a Quartermaster De-
partment, where the recruit was fully uniformed and
equipped; and. last, the Insurance Department, where his
insurance papers were made out. thus completing the
"soldier."

Lieutenant De Lacour was assisted by 2nd Lieutenant
Chandler Trimble, in maintenance and systematizing, and
by an additional staff of officers detailed for special duties.

When demobilization of the field was started the
Receiving Station became the Departure Station, and the
Operations Office, in charge of 2nd Lieutenant Leon C. Cox,
was incorporated into the system as the Operation Section,
in charge of transferring Detachments to other stations
for discharge.

LIAISON. INFORMATION & CASUALTY OFFICE

These three offices at this time are under the direction
of Lieutenant H. J. Rinn. having been assigned to him at
different times. The Liaison office was created March 10.
1918. to facilitate communication between the Commanding
Officer of Kelly Field and the Commanding Officer of the
Base Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, and to look after the
welfare of the officers and enlisted men of Kelly Field who
were confined in the Base Hospital. Lieutenant Rinn was
made Liaison Officer when the office was created and has
held the office until the present time. He has proved very
efficient and is highly praised by officers and enlisted men
whom he has helped. The Liaison Office also picks the
attendants for deceased soldiers.

The Information Office was under the supervision
of Lieut. G. A. Simmerman until May 22. 1918. Lieut. Rinn
was assigned as Information Officer on that date, having
been Ass't Information Officer until that time. The In-
formation offices were located, one at the Main gate, one
at the South San Antonio gate and one at the entrance
to Post Headquarters. The duties of the men at these
information desks were to supply any one with information
as to the location of offices, officers and to act as a guide
to any one visiting the field. The offices also handled the
pass system of the field.

The Casualty Office has been under the direction of
Lieut. J. Q. Wells. Lieut. Bruce Cleveland and Lieut. Rinn,
respectively. The duties of this office were to keep the
records of all soldiers who died on the field before they
were assigned to a company or squadron, and to see that
all these records were properly closed after the soldier's
death.

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TIIK AIK SKHVICK SI T1»I»LY OFFICE

mAK present Air Service Supply Ol'fioe was inslitutiHl
under the name of the Signal Corps Supply Office
by Southern Department order about June 20. 1917:
.Major li. F. Scott, Jr., then a captain, bein.? a|)poinlevi
Supply Officer. At this time there were only about five or
six established squadrons on the field, whose duties prim-
arily consisted of maintaining and repairing the airplanes
used for training purposes. The First Aero Squadron, whicli
was stationed at Columbus, New Mexico, subsetiuent to
their entry into M,"xico with the Punitive Expedition, re-
ceived orders for overseas duty, and was directed to dis-
pose of its surplus and obsolete supplies to Kelly Field.
This shipment, however, was actually received and un
loaded from the freight cars before the orcer instituting;
the Supply Office had been issued. The first duties, there-
fore, of the Supply Officer were directed towards concen-
trating in one place all supplies — a tremendous proposition
when one considers how lotig the field had been in oper-
ation without a Supply Officer. Major Scott sought the
services of some per=on familiar with conditions. In this
respect he was successful in securing M. S. E. James Mac-
Fadden, a pioneer in the aviation section of the army.

There was not an office on the field that had not been
occupied, nor was there a storehouse in which to depn.sit
all of the surplus material that was rapidly accumulating.
A condemned tent was provided, and the first Supply Office
on Kelly Field came into being on the spot where the Trade
Test buildings now stand. Steps were taken at once lo
have a modern office and warehouse constructed, but it
was not until the early part of August that this step to-
wards security Was finally realized. In the meantime, the
question of organizing personnel for the work in hand had
to be considered, and Major Scott personally interviewed
each man who was ultimately selected for duty in the
Supply Office. The result of his endeavor in choosing thu
men who later made the Supply Office a by-word of etfi
ciency on Kelly Field and at other fields, speaks volumes
for his wise and well directed policy. Having chosen his
i)er.<onnel. he proceeded in accordance with orders to
organize the Second Supply Squadron, the name of which
was later changed to the 112th, 633rd and ,S4th Squadrons,
respectively.

During this period of organization tlic work of oilier
departments on the field proper was continually increasinj.
and the Supply Office felt this heavy burden in the form
of lengthy requisitions for supplies, which were not earriitl
in stock and which could not be purchased locally by the
Supply Officer because he was not invested with the power
of local purchase. This necessitated transferring all re
quisitions to the Aviation General Supply Depot, a circum
stance which unfortunately delayed measures. However,
after presenting this problem in the proper light, local
purcha.^e power was granted the Supply Officer; and this
authority, properly applied, succeeded in overcoming some
of the former reverses and facilitated to an incalculable
degree in the future business of the office.

With regard to the administration of the Purchasing
and the Disbursing Departments much credit is due Cap-
tain George V. Uotan and Lieutenants Fensch and Grahaiii
for their splendid work and efficient leadership.

The period from August to December, 1917, was the
busiest in the history of the office, as the personnel of the
field during this time expanded from four thousand men
to forty thousand. This fact confronted the Supply Officer
with a serious problem in the form of maintenance of

lniil(lin.gs. roads, w.-ilt r sysl( ins, fire priit( el ion, sewerage
riisiicsal. lighting systems, etc. To combat this difficulty
a Maintenance Department was created, and there is no
doubt but that this organization paved the way for the
easy handling of troops, by providing ways and means
looking to their comfort. The Maintenance Officer, Cap-
tain C. W. Connell. and his assistants performed all the
ncrk coming under their jurisdiction with efficiency and
dispatch.

Tlie period covered up to lliis time embraced also
problems regarding the operation and maintenance of
transportation. This link in the supply system was organ-
ized almost as soon as the Supply Office itself, and placed
under the immediate charge of Captain C. A. Reid who was
later succeeded by Captain Jack Doublin. The immensity
of the transportation features of supply administration was
discovered to be an important factor during the time of the
"rush" in December. 1917. and January, 1918. The number
and different types of trucks, however, did not prove to
be an advantage from a business standiioinl on aecount
of lack of standardization.

It must not be forgotten that during this entire period
cf development flying time was rapidly increasing, and
that this one problem of supplying material to maintain the
ships in constant operation presented the Purchasing. Stock,
and Warehouse Divisions of the Supply Office with suffi-
cient work to keep them operating both day and night. A
system, however, had been founded and maintained by
steady thought and constant application so that by the end
of January, 1918, the situation was fairly well in hand.

Then began the period resulting in the dispatch of
organized squadrons for overseas duty, so that by the fall
of 191S the rush of business had practically ceased. This
gave the Supply Office a chance to recover, and plans were
immediately put under way to effect a standardization
program lo meet future emergencies. The opportunity
came late in October, 1918, when word was flashed lo the
Supply Office that twenty-five thousand men were scheduled
to arrive at Kelly Field on or about Nevember 25th. At
once consultations were arranged with the Commanding
Officer of the Concentration Brigade. Major S. S. Hanks,
and a complete system cf supply standardization was
evolved for the equipment of the Brigade. To the credit of
. the "Yanks," however, the Armistice was signed on No-
vember 11th. and these plans were abandoned.

Following this came the demoblization period which
involved the return of an enormous amount of property to
the Air Service Warehouse, but due to the efficiency of all
departments of the office little difficulty was experienced
ill taking care of this work.

In December. 1918. information was received from
Washington that a new system of property accounting
would become effective on January 1, 1919. Instructions
covering the installation of this new system were received,
and immediate action taken to facilitate and expedite its
installation. That is the system w'hich the Supply Office
is operating at the present time, and is from a statistical
view point the end of its history.

It is impossible in this all — too brief review of a sub-
ject so closely identified and allied with the historical and
physical development of Kelly Field to mention individually
the officers and men who have been associated with the
Supply Office. It is sufficient to say. however, that they
have done their work well even in the face of the mOs;
serious obstacles, and performed a duty in the Great World
War that will be lon.g remembered.

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Commissioned I'erNoiiiiol iif Camp Supplv Office

HIS office is divided into four branches of operation
and includes the Transportation Office, the Finance

Office, the Subsistence Branch and the Property

Branch.

The Transportation Office at Kelly Field, under the
direction of Capt. H. W. Hartmann, Q. M. C, was officially
opened on November 16th. litlT, by 1st Lieut. Geo. W.
Hupp. A. S. (M. A.) Immediately after the office opened
it began the shipment of organized Squadrons and from
that time until the present the office has forwarded 80.000
men. as follows: 41.000 in organized squadrons, 30.000 in
detachments and 9,000 casuals. Of the above number 2,200

were cfficers. The office has also handled Tj,2i)() inbound
and 781 out bound carloads of freight. The officers in
charge at the prf.=ent time are: Capt. Geo. W. Rupp, S. C.
and 2nd Lieut. W. R. Godley, Q. M. C.

The Finance Office, under the immediate charge of
Capt. John W. El'liott. A. S. A., as Finance Officer, and
1st Lieut. Arthur W, Kidd, Q. M. C, as Disbursing Officer,
has been one of the mcst active departments in the Office
of the Camp Supply Officer, disbursing since September,
1917, upwards of four million dollars as pay of Officers,
Ration and Savings Accounts. Subsistence, Burial Ex
penses. etc. Two commissioned officers and sixteen en-
listed men curry on the work. Five enlisted men of this
Office have been commissicned from the ranks, while five
others were sent to the training school at Jacksonville,
Florida, and were ready to be commissioned when the Arm-
istice was signed.

The Subsistence Branch, under the direction of Lt.
B. H. Pake, 1st Lt., Q. M. C, Subsistence Officer, consisting
of 20 enlisted men. has taken care of 6.097.228 Garrison
Rations amounting to $2,738,874 81 and 15,490 Travel Ra-
tions amounting to $5,054.39. This makes a grand total
of $2,743,929.20. Over 3.000.(00 pounds of bread have been
produced by the Post Bakery, and handled through the
Subsistence Branch, to a value of $137,058.36. Over two
and a half million pounds of beef and fifteen and a half
million pounds of ice have a'so been used.

The Property Branch, under the direction of Ist LI.
IJaymond Dunavant. A. S. A. and 2nd Lt. W. B. Halbig,
Q. M. C. consisting nf 60 enlisted men, has Issued at this
Post material to the value of the following: Clothing.
$9,600,000; Equipment "C" (other than clothing). $5,800,
000; Camp Equipment. $3,750,000; Gasoline. $879,000; Oils.
$29,300; Greases. $18,000; Wood. $225,000; Coal. $22,000;
Kerosene, $31,200; Fuel Oil. $30,000; Forage. $11,000.

"taking off"

"side: slipping"

N05E DivirlG"

THlvQlIAHTKHMASTEll COUPS

r™^ O HISTORY of Ktlly Fitlri can be judged complete
1^1 unless it devotes a considerable Sluice to the acbieve-
IfcMI mtnts of the Quartermaster Corps. The great effort
that this great Field put forth in tlie World's greatest
struggle could not have been successful williout the aid of
the Quartermaster Corps Detachment. There was no time
curing I he period of the War, even when Kelly Field was
training 3(1.0(10 men for overseas service, that this branch
of the Army did not prove equal to the task.

In June of 1917, Camp Kelly, as it was then called, con-
sisted of 30 small tents, three officers' barracks, and thre>:
barracks for enlisted men. Captain Hardman. now Major,
was then in command of the small camp. It was on June
IRth. -1917. that the first contingent of 22 volunteer Quarter-
master nun arrived by truck from Fort Sam Houston. This
small body of 22 men was the nucleus of the great detach-
ment— great, indeed, for the work it was to perform in the
months succeeding. There were no barracks to receive
them; so a number of small tents were thrown up for
quarters. They had no mess hall and had to mess with the
nearest organizatien. It was under these trying conditions
that the Quartermaster Detacliment plunged into its new
work, with the spirit of vim and energy that made all its
future work successful. Building operations were started
soon after and in a short time the building known as the
Commissary was erected, and here the Quartermaster Office
was located. About this time, thousands of men passed
througa the receiving headquarters, and the Field grew and
grew, increasing rapidly. Kelly Field was rapidly becoming
the largest Aviation Field in the United States. With the
growth of the Field, the Quartermaster Corps kept growing.
Numbers of men came in from Fort Sam Houston, Camp
Joseph E. Johnston, Florida, and Camp Travis, and men
were even transferred from the Air Service Squadrons, to
supply the need of men to carry on the work. The
maximum number reached was about 250 men. excluding
the many officers, and men on special duty from various
S(iuadrons, In addition there were about 200 civilians con-
sisting of Mexicans and Chinese working as laborers about
the Camp. Many of the personnel were sent to Officers'
Training Schools, and received commissions.

The duties of the Quartermaster Corp.s arc so many an<;
varied, that it is nigh impossible to list completely the
work that this arm of the Service has maintained and
operated. Eight large warehouses are now maintained by
the Camp Supply Officer, formerly known as the Camp
Quartermaster. The Camp Supply Officer has complete
charge of the distribution and repair of all clothing, trans-
portatiO;i. subsistence, finance. Storage, Property, and all
duties connected with the maintenance and supply of the
Camp's needs. The Camp Supply Officer has charge of the
Corral with its numbers of horses, mules and wagons.

The present personnel of the Quartermaster Detach-
ment, under the direction of Captain Lemuel P. Betty,
Q. M. C. consists of the following officers: Captain George
W. Rupp. S. C, Transi)ortalion Officer and Detachment
Commander; Captain John W. Elliott. A. S. A.. Finance

Capl.. J. W. ELLIOTT

Capi. G. W. RUPP

— Photos by Rayburn

Officer; Captain Fred M. Broyles, Q, M, C, Salvage Officer;
1st Lieut. Arthur W. Kidd. Q. M. C, Disbursing Officer; 1st
Lieut, Bertran H. Pake. Q. M. C, Commissary Officer;
1st Lieut. Raymond Dunavant. A. S. A., Storage Officer;
2nd Lieut. William B, Halbig. Q. M. C, Property Officer,
2nd lieut. Willard R. Godley, Q. M. C, Assistant Trans-
portation Officer; 2nd Lieut. Omer O. Niergarth, A. S. A..
.\ssistant Salvage Officer.

The personnel of the Quartermaster Corps from the
MTy beginning shared heat, cold and storms with the rest
of the Field Personnel, and during the epidemic of Spanish
Influeni;a lost three faithful workers. Privates Gormley,
Elliott and Mac Lean, who paid the greatest price in the
interest of the Service.

The Quartermaster Detachment at this Field has been
designated permanent. Ever since the signing of the
Armistice there has been no let-up in the work, and the
nun of the detachment have worked in I he same spirit of
willingness ami sacrifice, as they did during the period of
the War. The Finance Department and other branches of
the Camp Supply Office have labored long and hard during
the general demobilization period, just jiassed, and no little
credit is due them, for the facility with which the men were
diseliarged,

CAPTAIN GEORGE W, RUPP, S. C.
(Transporation Officer)

Enlisted in the Fourth Regiment of Infantry, National
Guard in 1»91. He entered the service of the United States
during the war with Spain as a clerk in the Quartermaster
Corps and has served in Middletown, Pa., Fort Snelling.
Minn., Seattle, Washington, Fort St. Michael. Alaska. Port-
land. Oregon, Fort Keogh, Mont.. St. Paul, Minn,, Chicag'o,
111., the Philippine Islands and Fort Sam Houston. Texas.

He was appointed Field Clerk, Quartermaster Corps.
December 28, 1916; First Lieutenant, Signal Reserve Corps.
Aviation Section, August 8, 1917, and Captain, Signal Corps,
May 4th. 1918.

Captain Kupp reported for duty October 29, 1917, and
was assigned to duty as Assistant to the Quartermaster and
in charge of Transportation.

CAPTAIN JOHN W. ELLIOTT, A. S. A.
(Finance Officer)

Is one of the most popular officer in the Field — near
the end of each month. (He handles the officers' pay
vouchers.)

Captain Elliott enlisted April 28th, 1898, in the Fifth
Ohio Volunteer Infantry and served during the Spanish
War.

When volunteers were called for the Philippine In-
surrection, he enlisted in the 31st United States Volunteer
Infantry, and served with it at Zamboanga, Mindanao, P. I.,
until May 17, 1901, when the Regiment returned to the
United States, and Captain Elliott remained to accept a
position with the Quartermaster Department at Zamboanga,
where he served until the Moros went on the war path and
he was transferred to the Base Supply Depot at Malabang,
P. L, as Transportation Agent and Property Clerk.

After serving seven years in the Philippines, Captain
Elliott was returned to the United States, where he has
served in Jeffersonville, Ind.. Atlanta, Ga.. New York City
and Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He was appointed Field
Clerk, Quartermaster Corps, United States Army, December
2S. 1916; First Lieutenant Signal Reserve Corps, Aviation
Section, November 9tli. 1917. and Captain. Air Service.
.\eronautics. September 21st. 1918.

Upon reporting for duty at this Field on January 17(h.
1918. he was assigned to duty as Assistant to the Quarter-
master, and was placed in charge of Finance, in which
capacity he is still serving.

ROSTER

Quartermaster Sergeants — Baxter, Glenn A.. Daur,
William II,, \ni.>.M.I, lloiiiiey C, Weiss, Samuel M.
Serg'eants First Class — Uatrlev, Francis B., Campliell, Perrv
i'., Kennedy. Waltci- M., Kofahl, Lynn I-I., Still, Chiui.-.s I'",.
Thuman, I'runk X,, ,Jr.. Walker, Waller S. Sergeants —
Anderson. Ben O., Belzons, Guy A,. Caspersen, Olaus \\ .,
Cassidy, Franklin J., Cybulski, Roman, Davis, Evan J.,
Donnelly, Jo.seph P., Handley, Marion K., Hopkins, Leonard
C, Keeling, Garland. Leberman. Henry L,, Machado,
Manuel, Mahoney, Thomas F.. McWa.\'ne, Clarence, Miller,
Charles, Parsons. George F., Rofl'ke. Louis, Smith.
Thaddeus D.. SU-II. .\lbert L., Turniail, Arnold W.. Varian.
Martin H. Corporals — .Vdamson, Weldon V., Byrnes, Jolin
v.. Douglas, .\llrtd, Uuligan, Peter. CJIllard, John M,,
Hebert, Claude K., tludson, Clarence R., Hoffman, Robert
L., Ingolia, Anthon>' J., Jordon, Robert l'\, Lange, Oscar F.,
Ijippman, George. Melker. Merritt M.. Warner, Paul. Wilcox.
.Samuel I. Cooks — Murray, William !•>,. Myers, August,
Toothacre, Eildic E, Private First Class — Bridges, Robert
L,, Burola. Matt, P.artell, Frank F,, Dal/.ell. Robert, Lening,
Harry. McRae. Howard V.. Powitzky, Harry H,, Staneley,
William F. Privates — McGill, Michael B., Silvio, Domenic,
Theriot, Gaston.

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Quartermaster Corps— Kelly Field. 1918

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Xraiiiiiij^ ISri^ade Personnel, Spniiji IHIS

KKLLY FIKLD'S CO.NCliNTKA HON BltlflADK

[2=2] HE CONCENTRATION BIUGADE of the present day
1 1 is what was formerly known as the Recruit Camp.
'=^ and later as the First Training Brigade. The Re-
cruit Camp was organized in June. 1917, when Kelly Field
was little more than an idea. At that time Captain J. P.
Edgerly was in Command.

On October 13. 1917, the First Training Brigade was
created. Major A. W. Barry being the first Commanding
Officer, with Captain J. P. Edgerly as Adjutant.

The Brigade was instituted for the purpose of
ogranizing squadrons in accordance with trade-test qualifi-
cations, in addition to the duties of receiving and equipping
the raw recruits.

At that time the entire camp was in a more or less
chaotic condition because of the fact that the results of
the Army Recruiting and Drafting systems were beginning
to be felt, and the raw recruits were coming in daily hy
the thousands.

There was no time to be lest; these men had to be
taken care of. First they were examined by the Medical
Officers, and these who had developed sickness of any kind,
as well as those who had come in contact with the sick ones
during the journey were separated from the well.

There were but few officers and very few of these were
of the Regular Army and possessed with the experienct
ntcessary to cope with the conditions. System after system
was tried out 'and each time something was fotmd lacking,
although the officers were working night and day tryin;,
to better conditions.

Tents had to be brought in and pitched, cots, blankets
and mess kits had to be supplied by the hundreds of thou-
sands. Often this equipment was received at the same time
as the men. but often also long after it was needed.

The officers and the men who went thru those try-
ing days will remember the hardships, the hard work and
the — everything that happened to remind them, not only
once but every hour in the day, that "Sherman was right,"

Do you remember arriving at Kelly Field, after witn-
slanding a long, hard trip, when food had given out 36
hours early, with great anticipation of becoming a great
flyer and of making fame by bombing old Hun "Bill's"
palace — finding yourself lined up in front of a row of
tents, your feet in black mud and the wind blowing a gale,
trying to obey the orders — "Prepare for Inspection"?

Inspection over, next came "Chow," Do you re-
member standing in line for — it seemed a week — coffee
and Irish stew, out of those big G. I. cans?

Do the officers remember the hustle and worry and
anxiety, trying to best look after those men and keep them
from being exposed to sickness?

Those were the days! The men sent to Kelly Field
were the "chosen few," and w'ere picked out for the Air
Service because of their civilian training in the different
trades. Therefore after a man had been received, examined,
fed. housed (tented) and inoculated, he was sent before a
Board cf Examiners where it was determined for what
irade he was best qualified.

At first the Brigade was divided into Provisional
Companies, seven in all, but on account of the rapid growth
the Brigade w'as divided into Battalions and then into
riegiments.

Major John S. Sullivan became the first Regimental
Commander but the Camp kept growing and it became
necessary to make divisions more convenient for uandling
the men in order to facilitate the organizing of Squadrons.

.Major Barry was succeeded by Lieut.-Col. G. V, S.
Quackenbush in command of the First Training Brigade,

The Brigade became divided into two Regiments,

Major Buckner commanded one Regiment, and Major
Weeks the other, .Major Sullivan being ordered to Wash-
ington,

Then came in such officers as Maj. Lackland. Maj.
Bonesteel and Maj. Clagett, who assisted Col. Quackenbush
in solving the problems then existing,

'■\( On the first of January. 1918. Maj. Clagett gave orders
to 1st Lieut. Ellsworth, then Recruit Receiving Officer of
the 4th Prov. Regiment to draw up an outline of the Camp
diviced into sections representing the various trades. Thi.-;
was adopted, and the First Training 'Brigade was divideiS
into sections. Each section was subdivided into as many
parts as it had trades to accommodate. Each trade occupied
a certain numbered line or lines as the size required, and so
when a squadron was to be organized, the men were called
from the different sections in the quantity from each trade
needed.

This system was elaborated upon again and the Brigade
divided into two Divisions, the Trades Division, and the-
Recruit Division.

The Trades Division remained as outlined, only
diminished in size, and the Recruit Division became a
separate unit under the command of Maj. Clagett, Majors
Lackland and Bonesteel commanding the Trades Division.

The Recruit Division performed the functions of re-
ceiving the Recruits, putting them through all the
preliminary stages, and when prepared for squadron duties,
trade tested, etc.. transferring them to the Trades Division,
where they were organized into squadrons, and sent out.

The First Training Brigade was later named "Concen-
tration Brigade." and all of the special duty squadrons in
Kelly Field No. 1, and the area formerly occupied by the
Second Training Brigade were included in its organization.

During its existence the Brigade has been commanded
by the following officers: Major A. W. Barry. Lieut. -Coi.
G. V. S. Quackenbush. Lieut.-Col. Geo. W. England, Lieut.-
Col, Chas, H, Danforth, Maj, S. B, Buckner. Jr., Maj. S, S.
Hanks, and Lieut,-Col. B. B. Butler.

Captain Chas. H. .\ustin was Executive Officer for a
few months.

Major Edgerly served as .Adjutant for several months,
and he was succeeded by Major Sypher. who was succeeded
by Captain Horace Soule. formerly Adjutant of the Trades
Division.

AIR SKHVICK MECIIAMCS' SCHOOL

Kelly Field's I'roudest Achievements and Aviation's Greatest Asset

lEN America heard the call of war in the summer of
1!)17 and began girding her loins for the fray, one
of the first of her many rude awakenings was the
realization that she w^as sadly deficient and years behind
the other great nations of the world in one of the most
vital branches of present-day warfare — Aeronautic^'.
Franco had for years been carrying on exhaustive ex-
periments in the science and had attained a degree of
perfection far in advance of America's fondest dreams.
Germany likewise was a foe to be reckoned with in the
air as well as on the ground. England and even Italy were
years ahead of us in Aviation and America, the most pro-
gressive and modern of nations was just beginning to
wake up. But no sooner was the realization of this de-
ficiency awakened than a determination was made to equal
and if necessary, even to excel all others in this great
new method of warfare, hitherto untried and unknown.
The determination, however, was the easiest part of the
plan; how to put it into execution was the next problem,
and a vital and pressing one it was. America had no
Mirplanes. She had no aviators nor aviation fields at
which to train any. But with a rapidity characteristic of
Yankee ingenuity she rapidly overcame all these obstruc-
tions to progress. It remained for France to provide the
greatest obstacle of all and this she did by making a plea
for 50,OCO trained uero mechanics. Only those men at thai
time employed in various small aeroplane plants through-
out the country were in any way familiar with the science
of Aeroplane Mechanics and very few indeed they were.
But nothing daunted, America at once set to work to pro-
vide them and she succeeded admirably.

Kelly Field, one of the best-established and oldest
aviation fields at that time (although all of them were in
their infancy) was naturally selected for the establishment
of a school. And thus was born the E. M. T. D. (Enlisted
Mechanics Training Department), later known as the A.
S. M. S. (Air Service Mechanics' School), one of the
largest and most efficient departments on the Field at the
present time.

Major Dana H. Crissy and Capt. D. J. Neumuller were
assigned here from Washington to take charge of the work
of organization and were given the instructions that all
enlisted men available should be given instruction. One-
half of the little building just west of the Officer's mess.

on Kelly No. 1. which had previously been used as thr
Field's first Headquarters Building, was utilized as an
office, or headquarters for the school. The office furniture
was as scanty as the other equipment of the school and it
comprised one desk, one typew'riter and a tyjiewriter crate
which w-as used as a chair. Glenno Brockerman, now a
Master Electrician, comprised the office staff. Six men
then at work in the hangars of the Flying Department

Major G. E. STRATEMEYER

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AIR SERVICE MECHANICS' SCHOOL

were questioned concerning their de-
sire of "going to school and then re-
turning as instructors in a ground
school." The six eagerly accepted this
proffered "opportunity" and were
thereafter referred to as the "Collegi
Men." But fate intervened and they
never reached "College." And finally,
after a disconcerting mix-up in rec-
ords and transfers they were assigned
"en bloc" to the E. M. T. D. as in-
structors. Others were chosen by the
same method and after a severe
gruelling by the two officers in
charge, the best material was finally
selected and assigned to certain
specific branches of instruction. Cap-
tain Neumuller was Officer in Charge
and also head of the Airplane Course,
one-half of the proposed curriculum.
Capt. V. L. Burge was head of the
Aero Motors Course, the other subject
prescribed by Washington. The new
school was formally opened and in-
struction begun on the morning of

October 17th, when the first detail of students, was marched
for a mile along the dusty Texas road (later macadamized)
to the tent hangars where the school was located.

The first day wa= devoted largely to the matter of
receiving the new students and preparing rosters. Then
that evening the inevitable occurred — a representative
Texas sandstorm which nearly blew the infant school off
the map. It cannot be said, of course, that it was dis-
organized by this unfortunate occurence, for an organi-
zation had hardly been effected as yet, but nevertheless it
was demoralized for a period of time at least, and when
school next opened it was in one of the large, red hangars
of more substantial build, where the wind and the rain
might come and go without any material damage.

But the school had its handicaps. Attendance at
classes was subordinated to other squadron duties and
"guard and necessary fatigue" was a constant source of
worry which upset the morale of the entire school. Some
students only attended one or two days a week and as a
result the time they did spend under instruction was
practically wasted. However, in spite of all these obstacles,
at the end of the first month, the then prescribed length
of the course 1040 men had been under instruction and
most of them were graduated. Then more speed and more
graduates were demanded from Washington. Despairingly.
but with no other alternative in view, the heads of the
department obtained about 50 more instructors and then
cut the course down from one month to two weeks. In
order to get the greatest possible concentration, Capt.
Neumuller then suggested to Washington that the men
under instruction be assigned to the school, for instruction
purposes there only, and that they be relieved from all
other duty. But this request met with no compliance and
therefore Washington was informed that it was humanly
impossible to put men through the school in two weeks,
the old schedule of one month not even being adequate.

On January 7th, 1918. Major George E. Stratemeyer.
then in the Flying Department, was placed in charge, and
an entire re-organization of the school was made. Maj.
Stratemeyer was enabled to obtain seven of the large steel
hangars facing the Quartermaster Depot Road, and also
obtained more officers and added them to the staff. Co-
operation between these officers and the enlisted men, the
latter both instructors and students, caused the school to

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grow and flourish at a rapid rate, and to this one feature
more than perhaps any other is laid the present success
of the school. Major Stratemeyer also insisted upon an-
other very radical change. No men would be accepted for
training promiscuously, but every prospective candidate
for instruction must prove his mechanical ability before
being accepted. The course was again divided and sub-
divided, more specialization and less generality in instruc-
tion being th'j aim. New courses were added as the reed
for them arose and at this date many different subjects
may be taken up by the students entering the department.
Instead of equal amounts of theoretical and practical
work a program of only 20 per cent theory and 80 per
cent practice was adopted.

Late in February Washington sent Mr. Geo. E. A.
Hallett, now a Major, to Kelly to re-organize the work.
He had had a wide experience in the formation of courses
and his experience was valuable. Under his direction the
curriculum underwent other radical changes and an entire
new method of operation was placed in effect.

On April 29th permission was again sought to es-
tablish a Provisional Training Battalion, in which the
students of the school might be quartered, but it was not
until the beginning of June that this Battalion became an
actuality. Since that time the work has been thoroughly
systematized and basic principles of operation established
and the Air Service Mechanics' School of Kelly Field has
come to be a by-word synonomous with efficiency and
accuracy, known and used in every Air Service Station in
the United States. It represents an investment of over
$2,000,000 and has turned out students by the thousands--
students that are by this time scattered to the four corners
of the earth.

Of course, when the Armistice was signed and the
Great War came to an end the school was naturally curtail-
ed to a great extent, and the bright dreams of its future
development ceased to be anything but the veriest of air
castles, but nevertheless, during the time u was permitted
(o grow and expand, its officers and men have set a shin-
ning example of co-operation and efficient management
which shall never die, but shall ever remain a source of
pride and gratification to a grateful country which called
for service and sacrifice in its hour of need and — ob-
tained it.

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A. S, M. S. I'ei Noiiiiel

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A. M. M . S. Instractors

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STANDING. Left to Right

F. Redmond, Forward.

Sgt. DoLPH Hawkins, Manager
R. J. Stai-p. Guard
E. \V. RowE, Guard
J. \V. Decker, Center

G. Akin. Center
L. Marley. Guard
E. S. Bell. Guard

S C. Lasley, Guard

SITTING. Left to Right

PM. Lino. Forward
I^ L. Trumbull, Guard

K J. FiTZSlMMONS.

Forward, Captain
Lt. A.M. Culpepper.

Athletic Officer
Capt. H. T Merrill.

Com.Ofticer.A.S M S. Detach.
Mr. Scott. Y.M.C. A..

Athletic Director
C. S. Olson. Forward
Jeff Moore. Guard
A. D. Hull, Forward

A. S. M. S. Basket Ball Team, 1919

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A. S. M. S. ROSTER

(Former SH9lh Sqaadron)

master Electricians — Allison, Victor V.. Biockermaii,
Glenno T.. Hurrell, Aider E., Fabricius, Gunnar O.. Moisselle.
Louis. Wallace. Roland VV.. Ward, William J. Serg-eants 1st
Class — Abell. Charles B., Clay. John M.. Dains. Rusci..- .1.. C.uy.
Uhoda E., Heck, James B., Lancaster. Ernest A.. Meredith.
William O., Meyerotto. Vernon G.. Richard.son. Joseph S.,
Roberts. Tiner E.. Tschirliart. George H.. Tweedy. Thomas A..
Vick. Joseph E.. Watts. William C. Whitson. Roy B.. Work-
man. Anthony O. Serjeants — Anderson. William B,. AuUs.
Charles M.. Cahill. Jolui M.. Carter. Arthur B.. Castelone.
Samuel. Cole. Francis M.. Coppernoll. Lloyd B.. Crane. Webster
O.. Dehrmann. Godfrey F. H.. Dery. Emile O.. Elliott. George
L., Fagerstrom. Maurice L.. Foster. FVank R.. Freeman. Hugh
R., Gartman. Paul F.. Ginzel. George A., Godfrey. Lawrence O..
Hoerger. Fred L., Houlihan. Edward J.. Hum. Guy M.. Klinglei,
George P., Kruse. John W.. McHugh. Cornelius J.. McMillen.
James W.. McSteen, Thomas G., Mandel, Sam, Marvin, Harry
S., Millaire, Robert C. Moore. Jeoffrey S.. Nolds, Horace J.,
Noyes. Paul W.. Popoff. Lincoln. Price. Charles P.. Reeves,
Jack. Roberts. Bob. Rolfe. Francis E.. Sadler. Garnet O..
Salisbury. Charles E.. Schlader. Harry I.. Shipley, Donald 1»..
Swayze. Royal W.. Wasner. Raymond W.. White. Edward.
Wing, Roscoe E. Corporals — Blersch. Charles J., Bredeson,
Arnold A., Jesche. William L., Johanson, Herbert E., Johnson,
Rudolph, Jones. Paul, Kane. Charles W.. Morris. Doane. Nick-
erson, Kenneth W., Polhemus. Clifford F.. Root. Frederick K..
Russell. Charles H., Sienion, Kllswortli O., Sumerwell, Ross E.,
Witwer, Elmer E. Chauffeurs 1st Class — Harris, Clyde C,
ToUe, Roy, Velte. Charles A. Chauffeurs — Haze. John.
Steiner. Irvin P. Cooks — Clouson. Herl..rt. .Sizemore. Russell
E., West. Emerson. Privates — Bangs. Morris C. Beyster.
Louis H., Blocksom. Franklin I',., Chappell. Henry D.. Cory,
Leon T., Crowley, Harry F.. LieWitt. Frank J.. Dawson. John
B.. Domagala. Stanley E.. Downs, Oscar D.. England. Albert L..
Floreth. Walter O.. Francisco. Lomer H., Frisk, Neils, Geiler.
Lester, Godfrey, Ira Z., Gray. Joseph R.. Graffam. Edward W..
Haberer. Milton I., Hager. Joseph A.. Hartley. Lee L.. Hauck,
Florian A.. Ingram. William W.. Jone.s, Paul. Kuhlewin. Kurt,
Lindner, George A., McCrary, George, McLoughlin, Edward E.,
Maiello. John F., Mendell, Stanley M., Messer. Weaver C.
Miller. Charles C, Neal, Fred M.. Neilson. Erling G.. Memeth,
Nicholas C, Newbert. Joel G.. Nolte. Charles E.. Novell,
Lawrence, Peterson. Andrew J.. Phalen. John, Palamara. John.
Poulson. Archie H., Ralston, Truman, Read. John L., Reece.
Raymond F.. Reneau, James J.. Reynolds, Fred W.. Richards.
Leigh B.. Riley. Orvie W., Robbins, Charles S.. Rollins. Frank
E., Schaible. Carl M., Schellenberg. George F.. Shelley. Clair.
Simon. John J., Stendel, Harry H.. Stickney. Cleon R.. Stinson,
Thomas E.. Stone. Virgil W.. Stoves. William H.. Summers.
Clarence J., Tudor, Guy M., Twogood. James G., Wahlbring,
Charles H.. Walker, James, Walker, James F., Jr., Waters,
Robert V., Watkins. Fen R.. Weber. Frank, Weidetz, Harry W.,
Wingert, Leon L., Wood, Alfred W., Wulff. Clayton N., Wilcox,
George E.

(Former 870th Sqnadron)

master Electricians — Borland. Charles E.. Collins. Edward
I. I''!]'!'". Stuart W.. Wallace. William D. Sergeants 1st
Class — Bayly. John B.. Campbell. Quincy A., Duffy. Charles
M.. Hord. Allen L.. Jackson. William H.. Kilgore. Joseph H..
Leonard. Robert W.. Madigan, Paul H., Mallory, Herbert W.,
Packer. Clifford E., Phillips. William J., Randies. Arthur E. S.,
Ross, William B., Shephard, Delana A., Sherstad, Conrad E..
Smith. Carlton P., Snyder. Forrest M., Tackley, Merrill J..
Thyfault, Oliver W.. Tymke. Hans, attached. Sergeants —
Allen, Tyson. Anderson. Charles R., Barber. Everett H., Cohen,
Aaron, Commas, Vidal R.. Curzon. Richard E., Dates, John,
Delano, Arthur, Esty, Herbert W.. Goldfarb. Sammie M., Haw-
kins, Dolph, Herkless, Hershel A.. Holes. Wilber W., Jones.
Vance. Levy. Ben. Lewis. Lloyd L.. Ligfelt. George W., Old-
ford, Albert G.. Oliphant, Cecil S., Porter. Ralph E., Rawson,
Paris F., Reeves, George, Roberts, Linton, Rowe, Ray K..
Schwanz. Charles R.. Shannon. Lawrence P.. Shively, Alvin E.,
Tighe, Lee M.. Varney. William X.. Vaughan. James F. Wallen.
Carl E., Willard. Che.ster E.. Wogan, Selmer F., Langsdale,
John G. Chauffeur 1st Class — Porter, Frank C. Chauffeurs
— Carruther, George A., Eisentraut, Nickalous. O'Donnell. John
E., Orphan, Chester J.. William. Charles I. Corporals —
Andrews, Joseph, Condefer, Henry. Conroy. Frank H.
Dewhirst, Frank R., Emig, Russell L.. Gloer, James M., Grady.
Boy C, Harrington, Ralph H., Horine, Victor C, Jr.. Johnson,

Clarence H., Lasswell. John B.. Livingston, Elmer. McCaslin.
Thomas R.. Montgomery. Everett J.. Neisel. Carl W.. O'Neil,
Albert M., Rubinsky, Harry. Attached — Stewart. Robert W.,
Sullivan. Henry E.. Wickwire. tiiant T. Cooks — Hicox. Her-
man \\'.. (iKilly, Roy K.. Satterly. Lewis S. Young. Adlai E.
Privates 1st Class — -Butler. Walter M.. Clark. Arthur M..
Coburn. Willard E., DeBlasio, Leo, DeVoge, Paul A., Grogan,
William B.. Hulce, Francis L.. Johnston, James E., Kennedy.
Kenneth J., McGonigall, Harry C. Pegg. Joseph Henry. Pop-
pendorfer. Henry J.. Pryor. Harry W., Slocombe, W. V., Jr.
Privates — Boring. Earl G., Bourke. Russell L.. Brin. Xeon M.,
I'.rnwii. Frank W., Carey, Joseph E., Carlile. James A.. Carr,
Anthony N., Carter. Cecil R.. Chambers. Joseph P.. Collbaugh,
Ben L.. Cox. Howard R.. Crew. Seward B.. Cull. Duncan K..
Danyow. Leroy H.. Davis. Elmer S.. Day. Ivory C. DeGarmo.
George R., Douglas, George L., Fleming. Albert C. Gay.
Francis M.. Green, Chauncey H.. Green, Robert A., Griffith,
Stanwood J., Hammond, Edgar J.. Harl. Hubert C. Hotchkiss,
J. H.. Kindt. William L., King. Richard W.. Klug. Harry C
Lee. Maurice L.. Lowndes. William. Maxwell, Phillip P., Mc-
Donald, Glenn D., McHugh. Dewey S., McMahan, Roy M., Mc-
Xulty, Samuel W.. Moldal, Julius A.. Moore, .lerry, Mullen,
William. Olson. Ralph E.. Russell. Kenneth S.. Smith, Maynard,
Smith, Robert W., Sorenson. Sigurd L.. TePoorten. Bernard A..
Windish, John R., Wright, W. C.

Section 1, A. S. M. S., Subsection "A"

Allison Raymond F.. Adkins, Harold M., Alton, Glenn H.,
Bachler, Leo H.. Baxter. Harry C, Bautz, Russell. Bell. Frank
P.. Berwick. Edward R., Betanco, Frank L.. Bordhal. Ernest.
Brockman. Percy J.. Brodie. John W.. Butterworth, Jos., Bohn,
Alfred F.. Breslin. Fred W.. Brunson. Emery N.. Carbis. Geo.
W., Clemo, William M., Colwell, Floyd O., Colwell, Frank J.,
Carter. Chas. J.. Christensen. Arthur. Clay. Roy S.. Cooney.
John W.. Crandell, Norven J.. Commozzi, Edward, Connally.
Victor B.. Crandall, Gay E.. Creamer, Edgar L.. Cyka, Anton
J., Danley, Robert J., Daugherty, Ivan R.. Davidson. Douglas
T.. Dale. Elmer C. Decker. Chas. W.. DeSalme. Orrin R.. Duval,
Fay G., Eaks, Evan L.. Elder. Leonard D.. Englert. Elmer P..
Farner, Walter D., Fedor. Frank J.. Feccio, Frank, Fazendin.
Edward J.. Feiler, Henry R.. Fitzsimmons, Thos,. Fredenberg.
Albert C. Garden. Paul H., Garbe, Lloyd W.. Gifford, Jewell S.,
Graham. Chas. F., Gardener. Edwin. Hartnett. Paul. Haworth.
Roscoe C, Hemrick, Kurt. Heineke, Emil M., Hernly. Alvin L..
Hoffman, William J.. Holt. Wm. J. B., Holtz. Geo. M.. Hon-
stead. Roy L., Hoppnian. Fred W.. Howard. Chas. B.. Hull.
Abner D.. Ingraham. Donald R.. Irvine, Clarence. Knight.
William J.. Krieg. Lawrence A.. Lenon. Jas. R.. Lindberg, Ed.
W., Livingstom, Geo. T., Lobdell. Raymond O., Lumstead, Geo.
F., McIUwain, Francis. McClelland. Paul H., McCormick.
Arthur B., Marks, John F.. Moorehead. Jas P., Moscoe,
Treandapilo, Oldstead, Arnold W., Overing, William D., Parser,
Ralph T., Peters. Galan H.. Reediger. Walter C. Scharbondy,
Albin L., Stuart. Arthur. Solve, Alfred B., Sullivan, Ed. R..
Troutman. Arthur R.. Uhler, Geo. H.. Watson. John C. Van
Pelt. Harold R.. Weeks. Robert W.. ■UTiite, Geo. B., Williams.
Laird. Wilson. Fred. Zinser. Marion T., Akin. Gilbert M., Lind.
Phillip M., Leslie. Sidney S.. Olson. Cyril S., Fitzsimmons.
Robert J., Rowe, Earnest W.. Redman, Benj., Plynn. Maurice J..

Section 1, A. S. M. S., Subsection "B"

Allen. Josepli K.. Ames. Charles A.. Anderson. Charles D..
Arkus. Jacob. Barker. Donald T., Baker. Nelton H.. Blaschkc.
Alvin F, Borth, Harvy D.. Carlson. Harold A.. Closs, Willard
E.. Dacey. Dean L.. Davis. John W.. Derry, Oscar W., Dickey,
Luther H., Dion, Willard D„ Dover, Willard D.. Ebcrhart, Irvan
J., Flick. Percey. Frager. Max, Gallagher. Clifford, Greer,
Horace, Green, Russell. Gudmundson. Roy D., Guymon, Walter
M., Harding. Edward G., Harrison. Clayton W.. Hicks. Jame.=;
A., Hightower. Floyd C. Horn. Charles A., Hunt. Eugene B..
Jacobson. Ernest A.. Judd, Benjamin W., Keller. Virgil A.,
Kendig. Chester L., Kurkie. Irvin J., Landl, Adolph J., Layton,
Charles E.. Little. Clair I.. Loebner, Harry, McAlko, Stephen.
McAdow. Hugh. McCulIough. Arthur L.. Maddox, .Albert O.,
Mason. Charles E.. Mathews. John B.. Mathies. Edward F,
Mernin, James H., Meyer, Herbert C. Miller, Rignald. Miller,
Roy W., Mize. Charles D.. Moore. Franklin D.. Munson, LeRoy.
Murphy, John P.. Narvaez, Raymon T., Neilson. Henry A.,
Xeltner, FVed J.. X'ovotny. Ernest F., Oberschelp. James B.,
O'Daniel, Irvin L.. Ogden, Robert G.. Pachter. Eli, Parkton,
Wilber E., pascoe, Herbert C, Paschek, Francis, Penny,
Wilber D., Peterson, Carl E.. Peterson, Edward, Petraborg.

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A. S. M. S. ROSTER

William O., Phillips. Clemment K., Pierce. Floyd C Plunil).
Arthur C. princins. Herbert S.. Pryor. Leo Walter. Poulson.
Carl R.. Raiforil. Loyd. Richmond. Charles P.. Robinson.
Ceorge I.. Roihnell. .lames A.. Schilling. George S.. Servais.
Percy J.. Sevening. Frank E.. Shaw. Harold R., Snodgrass.
Frost D.. Stapp, Ruben T.. Steele. Roy I.. Stephenson. Warren
W.. Stockton. Thos. L,.. Stryker. Adonios D.. Sullivan. Raymom'.
H., .Sullivan. Raymond T.. Thomas, Percey W.. Tuckwood.
Oscar W.. Vandeventer. Floyd. Washburn, K. Craig, Whiterkar.
Fred J.. William. Howard M.. William. Frederick. Wolverton.
Furmun B.. Yates. Walter S.

Section 1, A. S. M. S., Subsection "C"

Ailes, Hugh R., Allen. Leon C. Andrews. Clinton W..
Armstrong. Arthur E., Aughey. Harry F., Axford, Raymond J..
Barnes. Clarence E.. Barry, Frank, Bergstrom. Otto E..
Blacketer, Earl L., Bowen, Phelps C, Bowne, George J., Boyd.
Frank M.. Brandt, Louis C, Brinn, RoUo B., Brokamp, Archie
T.. Brown. Lero.v. Brown. Lozier V., Brown, William H.,
Carter, Maurice S., Chalk. Carrol M.. Corcoran, Robert E..
Coffland. Glen St. C. Conron. Victor L.. Costa. Albert E..
Covington. Chas. C, Cox, Norman R., Duwe, George W..
Faucher. Wilbur P.. Eggers, Henry R.. Fletcher, Berl, Fry,
Samuel C, Gaball, John C. Gardner. R. Granville. Gottsteiii.
Herbert C, gundlach. Clemens X.. Heinen. Robert. Hunnicutt.
Harold W.. .Jensen. Henry JI.. Knoll. John J.. Knoop. John.
Kyllingstad. Lawrence. Lambert. William M.. Lane. William
H.. Lawrence. Vernal E.. Lay. Ewellt. Lein. Jacob B.. Lichen-
stein, Phillip, McCarthy. John F.. McGlinn. Thomas D.. Malont,
Mackey K., Miller, Dan L., Miller. Dominic J., Moors. William
B.. Morgan. Dean P.. Morgan. Martin L.. Mull. Kenneth W..
Nally. Eugene F.. Nelson. Eric. Neuman. Clarence F.. Newton,
.lames D.. Noetzel. Louis G.. O'Connell, Thomas B., O'Donnell.
William H.. Parsons. Lawrence F., Peterson. Chas. O.. Peysen.
Nicholas J.. Poland. Spigg. Poley. Joseph G.. Porter, Ernest E.,
Preston, John C, Preston, Norman C, Ragsdale, William B..
Redell. Edwin F., Reece, William E., Reimer, Harold E.,
Robinson, John D., Rose. Cecil I., Roth, George, Rutherford,
liauia F.. Sanders. George D., Sanderson, Cam A., Schaaf.
George W.. Schartz. Joe, Scheerschmidt, Carl W., Schultz.
Joseph. Schultz, Sherman W., Schutz. Raymond M., Schwad,
•lulian W., Sears. Albert T., Seawright, John A., Shaw, Amos
J., Slump, Chas. J.. Sienka. Bart W.. Sisson. Rolland R.. Smith.
Elmer E.. Smith. Harold E.. Spruiell. Joseph W.. Stotler. Willis
F.. Jr.. Talpers. Joe. Taylor. Harold W.. Teeden. Joseph H.,
Tlmmler, Arthur. Tibbs. Charles B.. Tilton. Forest L.. Toman.
Emerson. Tulchin. Samuel, L'tescher. Arno M.. Wallston.
Albert, Whitaker, Ralph S., Williams, Claude E.

Seclion 1, A. S. M. S. Sabsection "D"

Alexanian. Hovsep, Bax, Lionel D., Bertie, Maurice F..
Button, Percy L., Cilly, Herbert W., Campbell, Earl F.. Camp,
Charlie C, Coon. Carl M., Cawthone, Irvin M.. Clark. Robert
P.. Cobb. Morgan H., Conn, Preston F., Corey. William E.,
Corners, V.'aiter E.. Dahl. Albert P., De Armond, Harold H..
Doing. Francis L., Downey. Gilles. De Long, Clive C, Foulis,
Jack C, Franklin. Conrad, Freeland, John T.. Forstner,
Theodore R., Gibbons, Thomas, Goalstone, Albert, Garrison,
Seth O., Glammier, Fred C, Gray, Hugh R., Hanson, Trygve,
Hasford, William J., Hall, Thomas J., Hand, Thomas J.,
Hayes. Robert E.. Heald. Joseph, Hill, Howard A., Holloway,
Reginald O., Hull. Raymond H., Jacobson, Arthur D.. John
son, Bernard F., Jones, Ralph L., Jordan, John H., Jensen,
Hara.. Jones, John E., Jones. Myrle H.. Kaiser. Elmer H.,
Koubsky, John, Kardasenice, John R., Kwarcinski, Anton,
Lacompte. Paul, Landers, Arthur S., Liston. Homer W.. Lydon,
Joseph W.. Lagan. Francis A., Le Force, John D.. Mahannah,
William R.. Marsh, Strewn. Merle. Jules, Morrisey, Michael J.,
Mozan, Zareth. McGahan, Thomas J.. Maher. Joseph W.,
Mallonnee, Howard D., McCarthy, Earnest J.. Mohring. Her-
man H.. Neese. Carl O.. Nelson. Shirley P.. Norberg, Melvin
E.. Nunes. Frank. O'Flaherty. Edwin. Nanni. Vito. Newbert.
John M.. Jr.. Nielson. Walter B.. Nickerson. Willard V..
O'Leary. Walter A.. Perry. Van W.. Peters. James H.. Pierce.
Chester L., Pierce. Clarence G.. Pommitt, Fred G., Potadle.
Lawrence R.. Richards. Wynn G.. Richter. William S.. Ritter.
Harold E., Ruchhoft, Millard W., Roth, John A.. Russell,
Herbert, Rystrom. Raymond W., Sannee. Victor. Schaffer.
Patrick K.. Schuniaker. Philip. Schroeder, Fred W.. Shinrock,
Lisles. Suess, Francis A.. Schoenmehl. Carl N., Schank.
Theodore, Schulky, Francis A.. Seligman, Harry, Slnsel. Harry
E., Seymour, Francis O., Siert, Alvin H., Silverthorne.
Theodore. Skriver. Anders. Smith, Hal W., Smith, Harold J..
Smith, Thorwald H., Smith. Kelson W.. Spoor, Deloss J..
Spicher. Elmer M., Swanson, Freddie O.. Tanncnbaum, Sally,
Temple, Robert, Vallis, George C, Van Rooy. Weslie. Van
Why. Charles. Upson. Lloyd C. Westervelt. Lewis. Weimer.
John P.. Willis. Schuyler C. Wright. Warren B.. Wrightman,
John P., Wailes, Norman A., Walker. James E., Wahlquist.
Cyrus. Wegner. Carl O.. Wells. William H., Worley, Virgil P.,
Young. Tom. Merril. Frank S.

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SCHOOL FOR BAKERS AND COOKS

mN rO.Ml'lLING the history of the School tor Bakers
and Cooks, Kelly Field, Texas, the early problems
of the Staff, which consisted of one Captain, one
First Lieutenant and twelve Sergeants First Class, should
be taken into consideration. They were those, which were
confronted by almost every School Staff sent out to new
fields of endeavor. These men were detailed on special
duty from Fort Sam Houston and Camp Travis, Texas.
They were assigned one store tent in the Second Training
Brigade, and after borrowing a typewriter from Fort Sam
Houston, and a desk from the Supply Office of the Brigade,
opened the office for business in one end of the store tent.
Seventeen officers, all of whom were second lieutenants,
were detailed by the Commanding Officer of Kelly Field,
to undergo a course of instruction in Mess Management,
and ordered to report to the Officer in Charge. Classes
were held for them, and they were taught practically and
theoretically how to cut meat, cook aijd care for it, and
also how to make dough and care for it, besides the other
duties of a Mess Officer.

The course was made compulsory for all Mess Ser-
geants and cooks in the Field and certain tents, at con-
venient places throughout the
field, were designated as class
rooms. Each division instructor
would asseble his cooks off duty,
both morning and afternoon, fur
theoretical instruction.

.March 28th. 1918. orders were
given to tear down the store tent
in which the School Office and
Sleeping Quarters were located,
and Mess Hall No. 67 was used
as a class room and quarters in
which place the School continued
its work until June 19th, 1918,
when it moved into its magnifi-
cient quarters, which were es-
pecially erected for it on the
Capl. J. F. CROSSON corner of Quartermaster Road

and Headquartf rs Street. From this time on school work
was reorganized systematically. In the east end of the
Cooking Department Barracks provision was made for a
class room; one of the finest in furnishings, equipment
and exhibits. Here the student learns the Range, its care,
and the evolution of the various food stuffs from their
creation until they are prepared for human consumption.

As the physical features of the Camp changed, so also
the method of instruction necessarily was changed by the
Officer in Charge and his assistants, which greatly assisted
in bringing the messes to the highest degree of efficiency
in kitchens and dining halls, the improvement in the
preparation and serving of the meal, the value of proper
nutrition, and sanitation amplified by personal cleanliness.

That some idea of the work accomplished by the School
may be thoroughly understood the records show that since
its institution there have been graduated from the Students
enrolled, approximately one hundred Mess Officers, one
hundred and sixty-five Mess Sergeants, and twenty-two
hundred Cooks.

This record clearly
accomplished, and it
the credit for the excellent
Messes Kelly Field organizations
have been favored with is direct-
ly traceable to the School for
Bakers and Cooks.

The following are the different
departments that have been de-
veloped since the School has
moved into its new home: Plan-
ning Dept., Improvement Dept.,
Cost and Maintenance Dept., Per-
sonnel Dept., Supply Dept., De-
partment of Instruction and
Practical Instruction Dept.

indicates the scope of the work
may be added that much of

I.ieut. G. M. GERRIE

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THE TRADE TEST BOARD

rrrjI'TH an humble beKinninjj in a small ten by ten
I' 'J room, and with a mere handful of capable assistants,
BsMl Captain C. H. Maranville (now major) originated
(he Kelly Field Trade Test Board in the early part of
October. 1917. It was largely due to their untiring and
concentrated efforts that one of the most efficient and
successful Trade Test Boards in the United States — and
we might say. the whole world — was organized. The pre-
sent organization occupies four large builuings and has a
personnel of 150 enlisted men and four officers.

Captain C. H. Maranville enlisted in 1914 with the
First Aero Squadron when it was organized at San Diego.
Cal.. and served with this squadron in Mexico. He was
commissioned as Second Lieutenant at Essington, Pa.,
in 1916. Afterward he attended the Army School at Fort
Leavenworth. Kansas, was later detailed to the Aviation
Section and promoted to rank of Captain. He was one of
the designers of the first machine shop truck ever used in
the Army, and this same truck was used in active field
service in Me.xico with the First Aero Squadron.

Every soldier upon entering Kelly Field was required
to take a trade test, and in this manner his qualifications
were found, and he was then placed where his services
would be of the most value to the Army. Up to January
9, 1919, 90.040 men had been given this trade test. The
largest number of men ever trade tested in a single day
was approximately 1600, the Board working fourteen hours
on that day.

In the trade testing of a man, he was given both an
oral and a practical examination: and the method was as
follows: The soldier was first sent to the Classification
Room where he was questioned by a commissioned officer
as to his civilian occupation. The officer then directed
him to an examiner in that occupation. This examiner
then gave the soldier the oral test, asking the length of
time worked at his trade, by whom employed, wages re-
ceived, extent of schooling, etc. When the oral examina-
tion had been completed the examiner gave a grade on the
qualification card and referred the man to the practical
examiner.

To illustrate the practical examination, we will cite
the case of a man giving his civilian occupation as
chauffeur: He goes to the practical examiner, and is
then questioned as to the makes of cars he has driven,
what he knows about repairs, etc., and he is then required
to demonstrate his ability by actually driving a car. He
is required to do the starting, etc.. and during the oper-
ation the examiner is noting with just what degree of
efficiency the man is shifting the gears, steering, etc. The

examiner then rates the card. The rating will be either A.
J or E: A. meaning apprentice; J being journeyman, or
fairly good: and E meaning excellent. After being graded
the soldier is directed to return to his organization and
await instructions. And so on; each soldier is required
to demonstrate his skill in any of the 61 trades required
in Aviation.

This operation being completed, the soldier's qualifi-
cation card (the card on which the results of his practical
and oral examination has been noted) is turned over to
the main Trade Test office and there edited and classified
by an officer. These cards are then sent to the Post
Personnel Office, where they are tabbed and filed and kept
as a permanent record.

The examiners on the Trade Test Board were selected
from the enlisted personnel of the Field, each man being
an expert in his line — many of these men are qualified to
examine in several trades. These men were kept on this
special work permanently, and much of the success of the
Trade Test Board has been due to their undivided efforts.

On July 28. 1918. Major Maranville was promoted to
(he position of Post Personnel Adjutant of Kelly Field.
Captain Harry V. Hand. Supply and Production (Officer
of the Trade Test Board, succeeded Major Maranville as
Officer in Charge.

On January 10, 1919, Captain Hand was assigned to
other duties. Lieut. C. J. Doheny, who had come to this
organization a year previous as a private, succeeding him.

In July. 1918, it was deemed necessary to recruit men
for the Aviation Section. For this purpose ten detach-
ments of ten men each, were picked from the examiners
on the Board and sent to the larger cities in the United
States. In connection with their duties of recruiting, they
gave each recruit a preliminary trade test to determine his
fitness to be sent to an Aviation camp. This work was
carried out very successfully. These Boards returned to
their duties on the Trade Test Board in the early part of
November. 1918.

On the whole, trade testing has been one of the most
vital cogs in the machinery of War. and especially has it
been valuable to the highly specialized branch of the
Aviation at Kelly Field. The hearty co-operation of both
officers and enlisted men. and their untiring efforts at all
times, has been largely responsible for the unquestioned
success of the Kelly Field Trade Test Board.

The Trade Test Board has served to place the man
where he was best fitted; and success, such as was ours in
the winning of the war. was due to the placing of the right
man on the right job.

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•*v'^:>

KELLY FIELD MEDICAL DEPARTMEiNT

TSSIBLY one of the most important departments
ciptrating on Kelly Field is the Medical Department.
While distinct from the Air Service, still its work
here warrants special commendation.

Shortly after Kelly Field was established need was
recognized for a Medical Department, for although the
facilities for a splendid Base Hospital were available at
Fort Sam Houston, only about eight miles away, cases
often develop, accident and otherwise, which demand im-
mediate attention. Thus on June 1st. 1917. Capt. John
R. Oswalt arrived at Kelly, being sent here from Wash-
inton to lay the foundation for the establishment of a
hospital system here. Captain Oswalt's endeavors along
this line were augmented by the arrival at this time of
Sgt. Verne Wheeler, lately returned from the Phillipines.
a man experienced in organization and of executive ability.
Among the many innovations which he established here
are the first Infirmary, consisting of a tent and a Field
Medical Chest. Also to him may be given the credit for
the present system of receiving and handling all recruits:,
giving them their smallpox and typhoid innoculation. and

LEFT TO RIGHT;
Major R. H. Strong. Lt. Col. L. H. Bauer and Major R. F. Longacre

the admirable system of cross filing at iires( nt in u.-^e in
the Surgeon's Office

In September. 1917, the first modern and well equipped
hospital was opened this being in the Flying Department.
The building contained modern operating rooms, laboratory,
dispensary, two wards, kitchen, dining room and offices.
At the time, it was known as the "Camp Hospital." being
the only one on the field. Now. however, since the large
and up-to-date hospital buildings known as the Main
Hospital have been erected in Kelly No. 1, the former
"Canii) Hospital" has become known as "Hospital. Flying
Department." M:ijor .Sherwood was Post Surgeon when
this little building was dedicated and built up a wonder-
ful organization there. Later, when the new Main Hospila'
was opened, this became the Post Surgeon's principal
charge, and the little hospital at Kelly No. 2 is now only
operated as a department of the Main Hospital.

He was succeeded by Major Louis H. Bauer, the present
Post Surgeon, under whose efficient direction the Medical
Department has reached its perfection. During the recent
influenza epidemic. Kelly Field stood foremost in military
circles as most successfully combating the plague, llecog
riizing the character and ejuality of Major Bauer's work
here . he was awarded thr commission of Lieut. -Colonel,
and he holds thi.-^ rank at the present time.

The Main Hospital ccmprises a beautiful, new grouji
cf buildings at the junction of the Frio City Koad and the
Quartermaster Depot Koad. just opposite the Main Post
Office. They are mod<rn in every respect and inside
and out are products of all that is best and latest in
(he Medical world. An exceptionally fine retinue of
physicians and nurses are in constant attendance and
cases of every nature are treated there and major oper-
ations performed. The hospital has a capacity of 100
beds.

The Branch Hospital, also located in Kelly No. 1.,
lias proved to be a very necessary adjunct to the Field.
:ind especially during the recent infUienza epidemic it
proved its worth, its work spreading out to such an extent
that nearly all the barracks along the Frio City Road were
utilized as wards.

The efficiency of the Department may be best attested
lo by its works. Out of 2412 cases of influenza treated
3.i3 developed pneumonia. But notwithstanding this, the
deaths which occurred were only 52. an amazingly low
figure, and a per centage. not equaled by any other" Field
or Camp in the United States. During the height of the
scourge both doctors and nurses (the latter referred to
as angels by the men) worked day and night and in several
cases sacrificed their own lives, so enthusiastic were they
in their work.

The officers and enlisted personnel of the Medica'
Department in Kelly Field are as follows:

BOSTEB

Lieut. -Colonel — i;uu,i. I..,, us II, Majors — l.onfjaon- Kay-
niiiii.l F., Williams, Ferry e:.. Kollock, cliarle.s W., Strong.
Kolr.rt .■^.. Cha.se. Daniel R., Mcl^ake. William. Repp, Dale E
CaptainB — Wilkinson, .John C, Lains. William W Shinier
William S., Meyst, Charle.s H., Clarke. Joseph J , .liirgens

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KELLY FIELD MEDICAL DEPARTMENT

Henry .1., Drisdale. William E.. Puekett, Cai'I, Glascock,
Robert r,.. Craven, L. U. Bryan, Thomas F., Caldwell, Herbert,
Nooe, John F., Schniid, Henri, Lackey, Joseph W., Barrow,
Bernard, Collins, Edward E., Smith, Clinton K.. Loper,
Cleveland S., Mark, Kenneth L., Noble. Robert P., Bell, Robert
VV., Terrell, Caleb O., Chaff in, Charles P., Urner, Martin H.,
Barry. Raymond S.. Robinson, Dutch K.. Hooper. John M.,
Weber, Timothy C, Beeby, Robert J,. Llovd, Henry C, Bokhof,
David H.. Mitchell. Samuel E.. CuUi. George O., Haines,
William H., Gage, Shirley C, Brown. Joseph L., Hisey. Ja\-
M., Spies, Chas. W. A. First Lieutenants — Willev. Gordon F..
Hanley, Harry H., Coats. Charl.s ('., llnlland. Martin L..
Comer. Monte C. Pumphrey. Jo.siah .M.. Ga.skell. Ray. Dobrin.
Max, Dunham. Royal W., Stale, Enoch C, I^evv, Maurice,
Jacobs, Louis L., Housell, Charles L., Evan.s, William H..
Miller, Otis 1'"., Smith, John E., Randel, Harvey U., Wade,
Lisby. L., Fleming, William S.. Crawford, Jame's H., Bush,
Loyal M., c;raf, Carl H., McLean, William J., Roy, Kirby A.,
Riddle, Howe K., Pugh. William W., Herndon, Jesse' 11.,
Phillips, James H.. Parish, 1. M., Luke, James M. J., Milnei-.
liobert M., Cryer, George A.. Yeager, Charles P.. Gilbert,
Robert E.. McWilliarn.s Charles A.. Stracban, Harry M..
Davidson, Joseph S., McBride, James T., Lauderdale, Thoma'
L., Kushton. James S.. Locker. Harry L.. King. Franklin B.,
Smith, Freii M.. Wilson, Donald R., McWhorter, Port, Gober.
William M. J., Patterson, Robert F., Atkinson. Paul G., Heml-
erson, Raymond D.. Ochs, Leon N. Holgate, Charles E.. Meck-
stroth. Henry L., Cobb. Fred A., Benner, Wm. H., McConneli.
John A., Courie. Wadie F.. Hnnderman. Edward D., Nisbei,
Douglas H., Mohler, David H.. Montenyohl. Edward A..
Schenck, Herbert C, Causty, Frederick A., Wimberley, Homer
A., Pendleton, Fayette D., Campbell, Virgil M., O'Brien,
Donavan A.. Gaedcke. Henry E. Jr.. Mills. Ray T., Bosworth.
King A., Stranathan. William. Bartels, Henry A.. Kerne,
Samuel P., Miller, William H.. Pollock. Adolph A.. Ulen. Hall.
Herold. Charles R., Peak, Reuben T.. Crawford, Warren L.,
Hays. I''h,yd A., McNinch. Joseph S., Tailiell, llaivev u.
Second Lieutenants — Slater. Maynard E. Hospital Serg-eants —
Duvall. Joseph H.. Bonham. Vaughn B. Serg-eants 1st Class —
Patton. Joseph W.. Kannon. Lawrence H., Lannins. i.)li\er c.
Brown. Landon R.. Richardson, Harley H.. Kemp. Huyh.
Cochran. John A.. Staiiffenberg. Henry A., Sunberg. Sol.
Lovette, Paul V. Mess Serg-eant — Nead. William F. Sergeants
— King, B.^■ron L.. stnddard. chailes L.. Cle\ enger. .I.iseph W..
Clark. Claytcm J., Glorch, Roy C, Morlan. Ora S.. Lockwoo<l.
Arthur C'., dayman. Jack, Hoglund, Herbert P.. Schreiber.
Carl E.. Edwards. Ira C Hafemeister. Harvey A.. Moulds.
George. Howard. Frank J.. Kreinman. Sam G., Dohanian,
Senekerini M,, Brooks. Leo E., Finley. Max. Mevn. Gustav L..
Pickett, Henry I!., Hridston.. Selmer. Price. Silas l'\. Hiner,
Russell H., Gerber. Ralidi, Guba, Louis, Frost, Courtland. Mc-
I'hee, Frank W.. Billig. l.loyil A.. Eckenbreclit. .Mlierl ('.. Davis.
Waller C, Boyd. Jolm A., Bryson. l^hillip J. Corporals — Young.
Leonard, Cook, William A., Tyner, William F., Knapp, Williati.
H., Yates, Melvin B., Frederick, John, Bora, Edward J., Gulieh.
John C., I'rowe. Malteyard R.. O'Hanlon. Lawrence H.,
Bertrand. .\rthur J., Brown. Charles M., Gies, Richard A., Jr.
Menke, Ben ,J., Ott, Wilbert F.. Raymond. Charles M.. Harlow.
Warren H.. Friedberg, Charles, Gormlev. .lohn M.. Heii-
.•-■chneider. Joseph l'\. Baleh. Harold, Chadwick, Jenner II.,
Collins, Thomas J., Morris, Joseph, Turtier, Carl W., Hausman.
Walter, Rose, Gustavus .\.. Martin, , lames W., I'askey.
Thomas W., Dinsmoore, Myron D., liawrence, Starr V.,
Baker. George L. Cooks — Teslow. Walter M., Tveit, Mikkel
O.. Hesse, Onzie. Mi'.zimberg, Ra\. Richards. <;.c.rge D.,
Jtichards, Thomas D., Baker, Best, laPHlyrin, i:,l\vaVd L.,
Buis, Ralph V.. Barnes. Will H. Privates 1st Class — .Vllen.
Ervine V., Arington, Jesse S., .^rington, Sam G.. .Vversti,
l'as(iual J.. Bartholowmew. Ralph 1'.. Barnett, James B..
Benedict, James A.. Bradwell. Charles. Brals. Ivan A., Brown,
g, George M„ Bukvich, t)tto S.. Burn.,;.

Howard J.. Byrge. Cholatus. Cash, Colmor
J., Chambers, Arthur. Collins. Marion H..

Cunningham, Charles F. W., Davenport,

Leo. Dixon, Newton E., Dorman. Samuel.

DurmdI. David D., Dver. Arhie. Ebert,

Ewart S., Eisfeller, Robert C. Edwards.

Perry C, Fergason. Samuel L.. Francisco.
Fritz. Rudy R.. Frudd. Herbert H.. Fult/.. James.
Garrett. Lee R., Gazella. Louis A., Gildersleeve, Lee E.. Grady.
William D.. Green, Fred L.. Goodrich. George S.. Harmon
Charles S.. Hawthorne. Harold T.. Heifren, Eddie H., Hill,

Fred R., Biowniii
Charles E, Burtch,
J., Cecil. Clarence
Cooper. Alvin G..
Cecil M., Diamant,
Duncan. David N..
George. Edwards.
William C. Elliott.
Geor

.lesse B.. Hodges. Fred E.. House. Harry G.. Irwin. Charles L..
Jakowsky. William A.. Johnson. .Albert N., Johnston. William
K., Kattenhorn, Roy C, Kei-nan, James R., Kellv Edwin.
Keithley. William H.. Kennedy, Lester M., Koehler. Gilbert
F.. Koesterer. Fred P.. Langager. Miller. LaReau. George D..
Lindholm. George W.. Linville, Orville D., Ludwig. Matthew
A,. Makow-sky. .\lbert A.. Malcolm. George B., Martin Llovd.
McCoy. LIrsa D.. McGregor. Rodney. Meara. Charles C
Mercier. Milton P.. Mitchell. Charles. Meyers. Luther P..
Nixon. Gerald L.. Noel. James R.. Norton. Edward H.. Paris.
Dolphis N.. Peterson. Frank G.. Pleumer. Harry Quinlivan,
Harry E.. Rayling. Norbert E.. Rehder. Herman P.. Renw-ick,
Edward V., Rickbiel. Raymond E., Ridgewav, Albert W..
Rodgers, John D.. Schapiro. Harry. Schrock. Waldo E.,
Rhoades, Clinton M.. Shaffer. Paul. Seller. Guv C. Shelly,
John J.. Siders. Roscoe. H., Simpson. William M.. Simpson.
William N., Sloan. Willis J., Smaldoni. George. Smeleer,
Theron E.. Smith. Jay L.. Smith. Roy W.. Steele. John L.
Sweeney. Harold. J.. Taylor, Ross A., Thaxton Clinton R..
Tierney. Thomas F., Tiner. John E.. Tippett. James H..
Trudell. Herbert A., Walher, Gerald J.. Watson, Henrv L..
Werner, Albert R.. Whetsel. Charles W.. Womack, Cluirlcs
H., Yalowitz, Henry, Yocum, Vern V., Yonevich, .\lexander.
Zimmerman. Harry R.. Zwickert, Frank L. Privates — Adams.
Rodney L.. Asher. Ernest A.. Austin. Charles F.. Beagan.
Thomas P.. Bentley. Richard I.. Berry. John F.. Biggers. James
O. W., Boram, Roy L., Boswell, Perry, Boudreau. John H..
Boyd. Ralph. Brayman. Carl C, Brice. Nunnellv H., Briscoe
Henry C. Britt. Clarence C. Britt. Willian'i C. Brooks,
Clarence S.. Carter. Charles C Carter. Lew P.. Chastain.
Levy C, Childs, Raymond W.. Clendenning. Arthur O.. Conner.
Paul E.. Conner. Walter L.. Cooper. Eddie R.. Cox. Don M..
Cron. Herman. Daugherty. Claude J.. Day. John T. DeBaun.
Vernon O., Dyke, Hugh E., Eden. William B.. Ellis. Rufus D..
Erstad. Edw in F., Erstad, Oscar M.. Evans. George E.. Farring-
ton, Montague S.. Feddersen. Emil. FIvnn. Michael J Ford.
Albert H.. Frank. John, h riedland. Gustav S.. Friend. ' Loui.s.
Frost, Hugh A., Fulks, Sherman, Gamage. Leiand. Gasawav.
Alvis B.. Gauenas. William. Glass. George. Goosetree. Walter
W.. Graper. Walter L.. Green. Samuel, Grimsley. John I"..
Harr s. I'Yed C. Harrison. Paul. Hatcher. Willie G. Havs Ber
Hazel, Raymond, Hitchcock, Robert W., Honea. GeoVge M
Houck. Gerald G.. Howard. Claude. Hurst. Fred. Hutchcson.
Beryl J.. Isenberg. Isaac. Johnson. James P.. Jones. Frank.
Katterjohn. Herman E.. Kennedy. Joe D.. Kindlev. Joseph W..
King. George H.. Kranzberg. William. Landers. Bruce. Latham.
Fred li.. Lathan. Lloyd, Lloyd, Walter E.. Louis. Harry H .
Lowe, Cuthbert C, Luigi. Vidale. Malcolm. Connie A.. Malcolm.
lioy F., Marable. James W.. Marando. .Salvatore. Marco. James
J., Mark. Thomas D.. McAulife. Leo J.. McCarlhv. Lawrenc"
.].. McCollough. Weyman J., McGintv, Edwin,' McKinnon
.Archie S,. McKinnon. Henrv C. McNultv. Luther. Mevcr.
.\rnold O., Meyer, Fritz, Mobley, Coleman R.. Xehring, Grant.
Xeueder. Frank X.. Niemeyer. l^dgar I!.. Nissen. Willie P...
-Xoble. Frank (!.. Norris. Henrv H.. Nuccio. Salvatore. Odeganl
E.. Oliva. Domenico. Olson. Alfred N.. Olson, .\slijorn.
Geo. L., Padgett, .Arthur. Parsley. David .\.. Pa'lerson.
G.. Patton. Fred. Paulson. Martin K.. Perrv. Win. O..
K. Joliii. Peters, Claude A., Poole. John G.. Poore. Ozzie
It.. Price. Roy L., Pruitt. Luther K.. Query. Ernest J.. Reeves.
Thomas L. R.. Reener. Willie, Rodine. John l^.. Ross, Ravmo >i.
.M.. Rumph, Carl E.. Ruppert. Stanlev .\.. Sanders. Hugh R..
Selnuin. lOmmett. P.. Shelafo. John. Slioiwell. David A..
Slanec. .losejih A., Smith. Ernest W,. Smith. Robert M
Spencer, William T.. Steiihens. Harrison, Swagger Ney l"
Swanson, Oscar C, Tliiel, Leo E., Tilton. Sanimie 'G..'Toncradi"
Ciro. Vaught. .Vrchie W.. Vendilto. Tonv. Vig"eau. Edwani
L.. Vincent. Ernest W.. Weathers. Frank C. Weger Waiter
Weiss, Thomas, Werre, Frederick R.. Whicker. John T Whit,>
Edgar M., Wier, Ernest W.. Wilcox. Clarence S.. Wilds Joh-,
F. Williams. Benjamin D.. Williams, Gladys L., Williams,
Marion S., Wilson, .lames B., Wimberlev. Andrew N.. Wolfe
Joyce C. Wright. Dave. .Armstrong. Wiiliam. Rarnev, Joseph
J.. Bell. John H.. Bostwick. William Jr.. Bradlev. Marion L.
Briggman. William X.. Buckles. Dean, Critchlev. Arthur D
Daily. Christopher E.. Day. Roger T.. Duke. Louis P.. FaggI
Roy. Flickinger. Emerson R.. Hartnitt. I{ov. Herman .Albert
.1.. Huddleston. Claude T.. Hurst. William." Lamson. Roy H..
-camoii. Melville V.. Leonard. E.iward C... Manning. Joseph
K.. Moravek. Tom. Roberts. Richard F.. Rosenbloom. Louis J..
Rotter. Urban L.. Smith, Don F,. Torrence. Mathias G..
Wallish. Lawrence.

losepli
Owens.
Porter
person,

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PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE

MIK PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE was organized at
Kplly Field on Septeml)er 23rd, 1918. by Capt. J. C.
Tiireck. of tlie U. S. Signal Corps. Capt. Tureck
was placed in direct supervision over the following depan-
nients: Military Police. Provost Guard. Prisoners. Police
of the Field. All Fatigue Details and Instruction of Guards,
en November 7th. 1918. He was also appointed Field Fire
Marshal, relieving Major S. S. Hanks, who was assigned
to the post of Demobilization Officer.

The following officers are on duty with the Provost
Marshal: 1st Lieut. Earl Chadwell. in charge of the
Military Police; 2nd Lieut. Monroe Huit, Prison Officer:
2nd Lieut. Woodard C. Riley. Detail Officer: 2nd Lieut.
Constan Jensen. Asst. Fire Mar.^hal, Military Police and
Police Officer of Kelly No. 1; 1st Lieut. Edward Schu-
macher. Asst. Fire Marshal and Police Officer of Keliy
No. 2.

Capt. Tureck is a man of wide and varied Military
experience. In all he has seen over 20 years service. He

served four years in Cviba and four and one-half years In
the Philippines as an enlisted man. His longest term of
service with any one branch of the Military Forces was
seventeen and one-half years, which time he spent in the
Cavalry. He was one and one-half years with the First
Aero S(iuadrnn as an enlisted man. He was transferred
as a First Sergeant from "L" Troop. 1st Cavalry to the
First Aero Squadron on July 1st, 1916. Then he was
commissioned from the rank of M. S. E. (Master Signal
Electrician) at Kelly Field and assigned to Langly Field,
Va.. making the trip from here to Washington as Ad-
ministrative Head of the Operations Section. He received
his commission as 1st Lieut.. A. S. S. C, in August. 1917.
and was promoted to a Captaincy on February 19th, 1918.
He was transferred back to Kelly Field on September 11th.
1918, and has been stationed here ever since. During the
stormy times with our southern neighbors Capt. Tureck
w-as a member of the punitive expedition and entered
Mexico with General Pershing. Capt. Tureck is a 32 degree
Mason.

KELLY FIELD FIRE DEPARTMENT

ELLY FIELD has a fire department second to no
other army camp department in the country. On
August 20, 1917. the first Fire Department was
organized, consisting of one hand-drawn, 50-gallon, chemical
wagon, drawn by four men. This was located in a little
tent back of the Officers' Mess in the Training Brigade,
in Kelly No. 1. Later, several other little companies and
pieces of equipment of like order were put into service,
but it was not until June. 1918. that the department was in
possession of enough modern chemical trucks and up-to-date
motor fire engines to warrant the name of a strictly
modern department. At this time Fire Chief McAlpin. a
man of long experience with the fire department in Okla-
homa City, Oklahoma, was placed in charge, and from
that time until the present improvements have been added
and valuable additions have been iriade to the departmental
operations which have proved very valuable.

The department has answered many alarms but the
largest fire was probably that at Kellytown, when several
large business places were burned. The San Antonio De

partment also an.swered this alarm, but the Kelly Field
Department rendered the most valuable service, being on
the ground first. A large hangar fire in the Airplane
Mechanics School and the Knights of Columbus building
were also two of the fires on the Field which gave the fire-
men an opportunity to demonstrate their skill.

The alarm system is perfect. Alarm boxes are station-
ed at close intervals all over both fields and properly
marked with red lights. An alarm turned in rings two
gongs in the proper station, lights the lights and puts
things in operation. By means of the Globe Quick Hitch
suits the men can dress and clear the station within 15
seconds after an alarm is received.

The officers in charge of the department since its in-
stitution have been many. Lieut. -Col. Goodrich was the
first in charge and he was followed by Lieut. Col. Brant.
After several other changes in departmental heads Major
S. S. Hanks was placed in charge. He served up until
recently, when he was relieved and assigned to other duty,
Capt. John C. Tureck succeeding him.

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THE KELLY FIELD EAGLE

;QUESTING the managing editor of a newspape"-
to write the obituary of his offspring is one of
those delightful little incidents which oftimes arist-
in army life and inasmuch as compliance with orders has
been one of the best attributes of a good soldier, there is
nothing to be done but indulge in a few remarks cor-
ceining the why and the what of the Kelly Field Eagle,
a paper which claims a backbone but no conscience.

The Kelly Field Eagle, although a Pioneer in Armj
Camp newspaper history, is not unlike the others of its
kind which sprang up like mushrooms shortly after the
entry of the United States into the war, and although the
first number of the Eagle was undertaken more or less
as an experiment, subsequent editions and increasing
popularity resulted in the establishment of a camp news-
paper on a substantial basis. Since its inception las'
April, 1918, the Kelly Field Eagle has never run an edition
at a financial loss although incompetent business manage-
ment at one time placed the paper in grave peril.

The Eagle first began publication in April, 1918, under
the auspices of the Publicity Department, a department
which was one of the first of its kind ever established in
any military camp. This department was ordered into
action under a special memorandum issued by Col. G. V.
S. Quackenbush, then Commanding Officer of the Field
and 2nd Lieut. Tom Poe, a former Little Rock newspaper
man was placed in charge. Lieut. Poe combed the Field
for men who had had previous newspaper experience ancl
selected from, a considerable number of applicants tho.= e
men who had had Metropolitan training.

Sgt. Howard R. Bangs, who had been with the New
York Tribune, and whose newspaper experience alon&
inanagtment lines had been fairly broad, was delegated
to edit the Eagle and he immediately set to work to
organize a staff. The first number was more or less the
work of about three men and it was issued under rather try-
ing circumstances due to the fact that being a new institu-
tion on the field, the matter of censorship and contents were
a grave concern. Military regulations as to the publi
cation of news were so strict at that time that it was
almost impossible to get anything by. The editors of
the paper were exponents of a policy which would keep
the enlisted men and officers informed of everything which
was of importance to their welfare, while on the other
hand the War Department had its own views on the
subject.

The Kelly Field Eagle does not claim that its influence
had any direct bearing on the sudden revolution of
publicity ideas which enveloped Washington, but it does
believe that its influence coupled with that of the other
army papers, was a potent factor in developing the new
idea in the army.

The Kelly Field Eagle was fortunate in having as
members of its staff men who were specialists in theii
line. Sgt. Dennis B. McCarthy, a cartoonist who had long
been well-known in newspaper circles, immediately began
to develop a series of what might be termed "punch"
cartoons, with the result that his work was soon copied
extensively. Sgt. Roy C. Elmendorf, Sporting Editor and
the man who wrote "Side-slips and Tale Spins," a column
of humorous matter was another one of the chief con-
tributors to the Kelly Field Eagle's success.

From April until August the Eagle went along with
few changes. On the 21st of August Captain Fred J.
White, who had been Commanding Officer of the 324th

Aero Squadron, succeeded Lieut. Poe as Publicity Officer
m charge of the Eagle. It was found with Captain White's
entrance into office that a considerable reorganization of
the Eagle was vitally necessary and although the editoria;
staff was held virtually intact, there was a complete re-
organization of the business department, with the result
that Sgt. First Class George H. Righter, now dead, a
business organizer of prominence in civil life, succeeded
Sgt. First Class George T. Oveton, as business manager
of the Eagle.

From the time of the change the Kelly Field Eagle
became a warranted success in all lines and it was gen-
erally conceded both at home and abroad that the Kelly
Field paper was the largest and the most versatile of all
the army camp papers.

When the call to Officers Training Camps came in
the Eagle suffered very heavily, nearly every member of
the editorial staff being called to camp. It was again
necessary to re-organize the staff with the result that the
Eagle again managed to re-establish itself after combing
the field for new;papermen.

On Sunday, December 7th, 1918, the Eagle suffered
one of its greatest losses in the death of its Business
Manager, Sgt. 1st Class George H. Righter. Sgt Righter's
death followed an attack of Influenza which developed into
pneumonia. Since that time Captain White in addition
to his other duties has assumed the business manager.=hip
of the paper.

From an advertising point of view the Eagle has
always been a marked success. The first Advertising
manager was Pvt. George B. Barnhill, a New York agency
man, but he was sent to California for trade test duty on
Recruiting Service and was succeeded by Sgt. Righter who
acted as Advertising Manager along with his other duties.
In the advertising department Sgt. 1st Class Jake F.
Thomas, an Oklahoma City newspaperman, and Pvt.
William E. Jones worked with marked distinction.

The Christmas number of the Eagle, 52 pages in all
and beyond a doubt the largest camp newspaper ever
published contained several thousand dollars worth of
advertising which was almost the sole work of Private
Jones.

One of the busses that helped shorten the distance between
Hangar No. 24, Flying Department and the Training Brigades al
Kelly No. 1. A fifteen minute service has been efficiently
maintained, with huge passenger busses and these small Ford trucks

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THE KELLY FIELD AMUSEMENT UNITS

f™|rril the stroke of a pm that gave official recognition
L\l '" °"'' "^ "^*" '"'"^' ""'<1"6 projects ever launched in
^^1 Imp United States Army, or in fact any Army, the
Ktlly i'"ield Amusement Unit first saw the lisht of day on
May 1st. 1917. "The greatest thing that ever happened"
was the verdict of the boys in the green andblack hat
cord.

In its Amusement Unit the big aviation camp has a
polcnt weapon in the warfare against dull care. It has
erased eventless nights from the weekly schedule, provided
relief from the mental depression that is wont to accompany
idleness and given the men something new and interesting
10 narrate and describe in their letters home. II has become
a vital f"ii'r i;' the life of the reservation.

Lieut. Samuel B. Jacobson.
was appointed to seek out and
segregate all men with enter-
taining ability and this Is the
way he went about it. He con
ducted an exhaustive inspection,
swiftly but systematically, of the
trade test cards. This done, he
summoned before him the men
whose cards he had selected.
Then began a hurried, but
analytical questioning of the
subject, with a view to aji-
proving or rejecting the candi
date.

Thus was the canvass of
l.iiiil. S. B. JACOBSON the entire Field conducted;
thus was taken the initial important step toward the
creation of Kelly Field's amusement unit. Theii there
followed a most engro.-sing stage of development — the try-
outs. Th=£e were conducted along the same lines as are
those which the public in almost any large city has enjoyed
witnessing on the occasion of an "amateur night." except
that there was no public there to do any witnessing, nor
was there In evidence any subject of the vegetable kingdom
which traditionally has figured conspicously at such events.
Candidates were classified according to their peculiar
talent and then ordered uj) ihe stage individ\ially tn prove
each his own merit.

And so the Field was fine-combed until every man in
it who had even the least pretensions as a performer was
interviewed and in organization was built up that is
known in camp circles all over the Army. The Kelly Field
Amusement Unit has a reputation now. that is envied by
many professional organizations. Every mail, almost,
brings its request from some camp in the United States
for information relative to the Unit and the manner in
which it was organized and is being conducted.

In San Antonio the Unit is in constant demand. Un-
failingly and with the good humor and willingness that is
part of the professioal performer, the tiiembers of the Unit
have taken part in every Government campaign that has
been launched. Red Cross, War Camp Community Service.
Liberty Loans. War Savings Stamps alike have shared in
the able assistance of these capable men. Even private
organizations who were conducting campaigns for some
worthy fund were given the assistance of the Unit.

A regular "circut" was organized by Lieutenant Jacob-
son wherein each night was set aside for some particular
welfare building and as bills were changed weekly for
this location, the men were able to see a new show in their
own favorite rendezvous. Later on, other camps requested
that they be included in the circuit and now. in addition to
Kelly Field regular weekly shows are given at Camp
Stanley, Camp Travis, Camp John Wise. Camp Normoyle.
Fort Sam Houston, and Brooks Field. As there are over
a dozen welfare buildings on Kelly Field, which were
covered by the Unit, sometimes as many as six and seven
shows were given each night.

This, cf course entailed a great deal of bookkeeping
and keeping of records. Again when an act had once gone
over the circuit, it was an "old act" and had to have a
new vehicle for its next appearance. This of course, had
to be procured and the Amusement Office was tbe scene

of much weary thought and pencil chewing while new
acts were written.

In the ranks of the organization there is to be fomid
virtually every type of performer known to the vaudeville
stage. Drama, comedy, mystery, music, acrobatics— all
have their respective places in the Unit; and each is do
ing its part to alleviate that feeling of heart-emptiness
that comes with the darkness at the end of a day of toil.
Some of these phiyfolk. perhaps, enjoyed in civilian lif'?
a wider popularity than did the others, but this fact is
forgotten in the enthusiasm over the great common cause
in which all are engaged.

From hated Germany came one man to join America's
Army and then go back to fight; but he was caught in the
dragnet of Kelly P"'ield's amusement unit and now he is
coaxing Chopin, Liszt and Irving Berlin from the piano
instead. He is Chauffeur Robert E. .Mitchell of Torring-
ton. Conn., who was finishing his course at the Munich
Conservatory of Music at the outbreak of the war. While
his repertoire extends to include all the present-day jazz
melodies, the heavier classics constitute his forte; and even
the syncopation loving rookies sit awe-stricken as he pounds
out an interpretation of one of the old masters.

Then there is Robt. R. Carrick. a Bonnie Scot "wi'
a braw burr." He brings the immortal Harry Lauder
over the seas from the land of the heather and steps into
the famous Scot's shoes on the stages of the various
buildings on the Unit's circuit. Henry B. Ellis, the famous
"Tex" Ellis, is another of the bright stars in the organi-
zation's firmament. As a delineator of the "mean nigger."
"Tex" is without compare and his "Mess-Hall Drag" is a
dance that will long be remembered. John Henry, a
Brooklyn boy, is one of the leading comedians of the Unit
His typifications of an excitable Hebrew are excruciatingly
funny, which, in connection with his remarkable tenor
voice, make him in constant demand everywhere. He was
so well-known that the manager of one of the local theatres
prevailed upon him to play at his place for a week.
"Smiles" Henry, so-called because of his beautiful rendition
of the popular song by that name, with his partner, Bert
Bergman is "aces" with the men on the Field. Francis
Meiers, known on the professional stage as LeMaire, is
the world's champion skater. He is the inventor of the
"unicycle" skate which he uses in his act and his work
on them is truly the poetry of motion. With his partner,
Joe St. Pierre, who is also a skater of reputation and no
mean ability, they do an act that is a credit to the Unit.
In Clyde Kolklcesch. "Koke." the Unit has a man who is
well known in the Carnival world. He is a magician and
illusionist and his clever manipulation and legerdemain
are the marvel of his audiences. He is the exponent of
the-hand-is-quicker-than-the-eye theory and is the originator
of a score of magical experiments which have become
standard among the profession. On the stage he is "Valda."
Jack Tucker and Roland R. Lockard. Jack and Rollie. are
two performers of rare ability. With a magnetic per-
sonality and a Rooseveltian smile. Little Jack Tucker sure-
ly sets the heart of many of his fair auditors a-flutter.
Lockard on the piano is Mr. Jazz himself. In the words
of a rookie who blistered his hands applauding him. "that
guy can make the piano sit up and follow him." Joe
Fagundes is a famous Portugese piano-accordionist. His
wonderful interpretations of music, from grand opera to
"blues." are the talk of the Field. This little dark-eyed,
black-haired musician has played before royalty and never
leaves the stage because his audiences have enough of him.
The little wizard of the accordion is one of the most
popular of the performers. And then there are Ponzillo
the Italian tenor. Reynolds the contortionist. Warfield and
Blough. black-face comedians, Schubert the ventriloquisi.
Delzell the baritone. Melson the cartoonist. "Baron" Beatty,
the unhappy tramp. McLaughlin the strong man. Hamel
the acrobat. O'Connor and Reichenbach, dancers and com
edians, and a host of others, too numerous to mention.

Kelly Field started something when it started its
amusement unit. And it was something that could not fail
in the face of the labors that were expended in its launch-
ing. Now it is enjoying more than its due measure of
popularity. It is a human moulder— moulding dimples
to catch the tears. It is fire— fraternal fire — melting
sorrow, loneliness and desolation to nothing, in the crucibi?
of human happiness.

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KELLY FIELD GLEE CLUB

HE KELLY FIELD GLEE CLUB was formed by Post
order of June 18, 1918. the purpose of the organi-
zation being to form a Pioneer Army Chorus that
would be an inspiration to other camps and reflect credit
upon this Field.

The organization was entrusted to the Post Song
Leader, David Griffin. Army song leader of the War Dept.
Commission on Training Camp Activities.

From the first applicants less than a score were selected
and after several rehearshals the Club made its first ap-
pearance at the Italian Fete on the eve of the fourth of
.Tuly at the Aviation Club in Kelly Field No. 2.

The chief endeavor of the Kelly Field Glee Club has
been to entertain the welfare organizations around the near-
by city, at Clubs. Churches and schools, and particularly
may they assume credit for considerable of the success of
Community Singing in local parks, and auditoriums to
which they drew thousands whenever they appeared.
Such an inspiration to song, indeed, did the Glee Club
rrove that they appeared upon request in many of the
largest cities of Texas in promotion of Community Singing.

Tho giving their first concert in July the fame of the
Glee Club had spread by September so widely as to bring
a request from the Deputy Governor of the District to the
Commanding Officer of Kelly Field, Col. G. V. S. Quacken-
bush for the service of the Club in the Fourth Liberty
Loan Drive in the 11th Federal Reserve District.

Responding to the request, the Club toured Texas, from
Houston on the East to within ten miles of the Oklahoma

border on the North, appearing in fifteen cities. Such
comment as the following from the report to Dallas Head-
qiarters of the Chairman of the Loan Committee of Austin,
tne capital of the State is typical of that elicited in all the
cities visited: "Kelly Field Glee Club thrilled audience ii'
House of Representatives to enthusiastic applause in the
greatest rally ever held in Austin."

Close upon the heels of the Liberty Loan Drive follow-
ed that of the United War Work Campaign for which the
Club again toured.

The Club members themselves feel that their best
s-nging was done at the breakfast given by the San Antonii
French Orchestra Committee at the Country Club in honor
of the Societe des Concerts du Conservatoire de Paris —
the French Symphony Orchestra touring under Andr''
?Jessager and at which they were also, guests. This
audience of artists, the most critical judges of music that
could hear the Club, was loud and unanimous in expression
of the highest praise of the vocal merits and attainments
of the Kelly Field Glee Club. Mr. Messager congratulated
the Glee Club director most heartily and wrote him an
autographed letter declaring the Societe would remember
the singing of the Club as one of the most enjoyable ex-
I)erlences of their entire tour thru the United States.

The Glee Club has filled a tremendous want and will
always be remembered as an indispensable organization
mat spread cheer and good fellowship throughotit one of
the greatest camps in the country.

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KELLY FIELD ATHLETICS

RLLY FIELD, as miRht be pxpectpd from its
ccKmopolitan character and the large num-
ber of College men among the officers
and men stationed here, has won more honors in
athletics than any other Camp or Field in the
Southern Deparlmtnt. Athletics were first given
official recognition on the Field when Capt. C. A.
Reid and Lieut. Xathan Malefski began organiz-
ing teams and planning events. Later Capt. Reid
was transferred "overseas" and Lieut. Malefski
took charge with Lieut. H. Vanocker as his as-
sistant. Since that time these athletic events and
contests have played an important part in keeping
up the Kelly Field spirit. At the present time
Li(ul. Clough is Post Athletic Officer, and the
work is flourishing under his competent direc-
tion. All kinds of events have been staged, usual-
ly on the outdoor platforms at the various Y. M.
C. A. buildings in Kelly, or wherever else might be
practicable, and teams from this Field have gone
to other fields and participated in athletic meets.
Almost every branch of athletics has been rep-

Bi^ Foot Kali (jame

resented at Kelly, to-wit: basketball, calisthenics, swim-
ming, field athletics, cinder path, tennis, football, base-
ball, boxing, wrestling, etc.

Last year's basketball team received only one defeat
when they lost to Eagle Pass by a score of 23 to 2L They
won the championship of San Antonio by defeating the
St. Mary's team 38 to 12. This year's team promises to be
even stronger than last year's. Lieut. Malefski is coach.

The swimming team has also won signal honors, hav-
ing won the Inter-Camp meet held at Medina Lake. Grace,
Millard, Downes, Short, Tilden, Walters and Eader have
won honors for this team in various events.

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Baae Ball Team

At the Southern Dept. meet at Camp Dick, Austin.
Texas, Kelly Field's team came out second in the Cinder
Path contests with 23 points. Camp Dick won with 26.
A Kelly Field team consisting of Larson, Buck. Saranac
and Willoughby went to Chicago to compete in the Nation-
al A. A. U. Championships held there on September 21st,
1918. and several of the men won high honors. Lieut. Buck
won the pole vault with 12 feet. 3 inches.

At the Southern Dept. Tennis Meet at Dallas, Texas,
T.ieuts. Broad and Brush wen the championship in doubles
and Capt. Horace G. Soule in singles.

The Field has also maintained an excellent footbaH
team, which held the championship of the Southern Depart-
ment. It was composed mainly of a group of ex-college
athletes and was coached by Lieut. Frank McHale.

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XEIiI.'Z' BASKETBALl. TEAM. 1919.

Reading from left to right.

Stan ci in g . — Harm — guard. Lieut. McKean — forward.
Lieut. Sherljurne — Post Athletic Officer McLaughlin —
forw;ird. Unger — guard. Cadreau — Trainer.

Bottom Row. S i t t i n g — Moulton — forward. I^und —
guard. Kahn — captain and forward. Golden — forward.

Kelly — center.

At present this team is leading the Army Basketball
League with a percentage of 1000.

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SITTJNG. LEFT TO RIGHT:

Breen, Martuell of Cuba, McCullif, Henry Manning. Lt. Sherbourne, Capi. Soule, Lt. Vanocker. "Willie" Ames. Thomas. Patrick McGuigan

STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT:— Landertou. Bingerman. Pershing. "Dude" Clark. Calantins. Hartman and Joseph S. Cavarretta

KELLY FIELD POST EXCHANGE

0 those who are unfamiliar
with the name Post E.\-

change let it be explains ci

that it is the cooperative mer-
cantile institution of the Army
Man. More fully it is an organ-
ization which dispenses mer-
chandise, operates restaurants,
barber and tailor shops for the
benefit and convenience of the
men of any Army Post or Camp,
The selling price of each article
is either actual cost or slightl.\
above; and any profits which
are earned are distributed
among the men in the form of a dividend.

The basic principle of "buying necessary goods in large
quantities and of disposing of them to the men at the low-
est possible cost" has placed the Kelly Field Post Exchange
among the greatest in the United States Army

The Kelly Field Post Exchange was originally the
Squadron Exchange of the 3rd Aero Squadron, which was
organized November 3rd. 1916. As a Squadron Exchange
it started on a credit basis, without any capital other than
the Squadron backing it. The Squadron Exchange was
conducted as such until May 1917, when, because of the
growth of the field. Sub Exchanges were established. The
consolidation of these into a new Exchange was effected by
the Post Exchange Council, which met June 7th. 1917, This
new organization took the name of the Kelly Field Post
Exchange, and with this we have the real beginning of the
present institution. Lieutenant Vautsnieier became Post
Exchange Officer.

At this time there were two Sub Exchanges maintain-
ed, one located near the Headquarters of the Trades Divi-
sion, the other near the Main Headquarters buildings. Due
to tlie rapid growth of the field it was necessary from
time to time to establish additional Sub Exchanges. The
high water mark was reached during the months of Feb-
ruary. March and April. 191S. when there were approximate-
ly forty thousand troops on the field. The number of Sub
Exchanges at this time totaled fifteen while the force neces-
sary to operate them was about two hundred and fifty
men.

The magnitude of the business of the Kelly Field
Post Exchange is best illustrated by the figures, $138,308.34.
These figures represent the total sales for the month of
April 1918.

The Kelly Field Post Exchange was formally organized
June 7th 1917. and as it continued to grow its scope of
business widened and other forms of mercantile interest
were absorbed into the system. The establishment of res-
taurants at Sub Exchange Numbers 1 and 37 was followed
by a chain of Barber Shops throughout the field. At this
time Lieutenant Oscar Brown succeeded Major Vautsmeier
as Post Exchange Officer, and Lieutenant Earl David be-
came Purchasing Officer.

Under this new management several new features were
added including establishment of a Grocery Department

diul .Meal Al.uktl in Ktlij Flt-ld .\u. J lui liu- cuiu eUH'Mce
of the Officers quartered on the field, and the establish-
ment of a Txilor Shop in connection with Sub Exchange
No. 1.

On September 12th. 1918 Lieutenant Brown was suc-
ceeded by Lieutenant Earl David, assisted by Lieutenan*
William H. Cline. Jr. The greatest change which took place
under this management, from the view point of the con-
sumer, was the reduction of the profit on sales. Goods
were placed before the men at the lowest margin of profit.
In fact, owing to careful buying the Post Exchange has
been able to sell goods at prices that were quoted before
the war.

The Exchange grew so rapidly that it was not necessary
for any Squadron organizing or coming to the field to pay
in money to purchase stock in order that it might paiti-
cipate in the dividends. Under this principle every Squad-
ron became a share holder in the Post Exchange, and
participated in the dividends until its disorganization or
departure from the field. The dividends earned were figur-
ed on net profit, and at first were distributed according to
the number of shares held by each organization. Later
this was found to be a cumbersome method, which workeu
a hardship on the organizations participatin.g so a new
method was installed.

This method was based on the number of men in the
organization and the length of time they had been on the
field during the time covered by the dividend. Each month
during the period covered by the dividend was figured
separately in order that organizations having men trans-
ferred into them might receive the benefit derived becaiis'.
of the growth in strength, and likewise where men were
transferred from an or,ganiz:(tion they did not receive the
proration for these men. Old organizations and new. re-
ceived proration on equal basis.

A total of approximately .^150,000. 00 in dividends has
been paid by the Post Exchange to the Squadrons on Kelly
Field. Of this amount J74,it)4,87 was paid out during the
six months ending October 31st. 1918. Since that time
.575.OCO.OO more has been paid. In accordance with the
policy of keeping the interest of the men always in mind,
the Post Exchange Council declared a Christmas Dividend,
which was distributed the week before Christmas. N?t

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Lieut. CLINE f^

Lieut. EARL DAVID

only have the men of Kelly Field profited by these divi-
dends but also the Squadrons In other parts of the United
States, France. Enfjland and Italy which were organized on
this field.

All of these dividends have been declared on a ten per
cent margin of profit, which has now been reduced to two
and one-half percent net margin. In commenting on this
decrease in profit, Lieutenant David. Post Exchange Officer,
said: "We found that our trade increased to such an ex-
tent on a smaller margin of profit that we were able to de-
clare larger dividends on smaller profit than when we were
charging higher prices: furthermore, our stock is turned
so rapidly that no money is lost carried over. However, the
miggest facor in producing these dividends was the centrai-
izing of purchases, which the Kelly Field Post Exchange
has practiced from the start. We purchase in thousand

lots what a Squadron Exchange would have purchased by
the dozen."

In addition to Squadron Dividends, the Post Exchange
t'ouncil authorized at various times donations to the fol-
lowing: Post Athletic Council, Flying Department. Concen-
tration Brigade. Air Service Mechanics School, and Morale
Office. The total amount of these donations was approx-
imately ten thousand dollars and was expended for the
direct benefit and amusement of the men on Kelly Field.

Perhaps il would be interesting to know that these
dividends are used by the Squadrons to provide addi-
tional delicacies to the army fare, provide social amuse-
ment, necessary articles for the men, athletic equipment
and other items. The continual q\iestion. "When are we
going to receive another dividend" will lend to show with
what welcome they are received.

Like all mercantile institutions of such magnitude the
Kelly Field Post Exchange has had its problems to solve.
The chief problems were of such nature that they fell to
the buyer for solution. The inability to obtain merchandise
of all classes; the rapid rise in price of merchandise of all
classes; and the fluctuation of the number of men on the
field were some of the irritating circumstances that have
prevailed.

All of these difficulties and many other minor ones
seem to have been solved in due course and when taken
into consideration together with the unquestionable fin-
ancial prosperity it is only reasonable to state in conclu-
sion that the career of the Kelly Field Post Exchange has
been an unqualified success.

l''lyiug Departineui I'ost Kxchauj^e

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OUR RETURN TO CIVIL LIFE

THEV USBD Td HAVE
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"CONTACT''

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fJT GROUND SCHOOL

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THK TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT

IL'RIXG the first months of the existence of this Post
I lie 3rd. 4th and 5th Aero Squadrons and a Quarter-

master Truck Company possessed all the motoi

I rucks on the field. Altogether there were about fifteer.
Packards. ten 2 ton and five 3 ton and 30 Nash Quads. Ai
that time the Supply Office was not connected with Trans-
portation. The truck sheds were used for storing these
trucks at night, and there were accommodations for ap-
proximately one hundred machines.

Later a Transportation Department was organized as
d brancli of the Supply Department. A dispatcher and
Iruckmaster were placed in charge of the truck sheds. The
fuel for the operation of the machines was located at the
sheds and each driver helped himself to the amount he
wanted and reported same on a daily sheet. There was no
check made so it would not have been difficult for a
chauffeur to draw five gallons of gasoline and report only
one gallon. It is needless to say that this method in whicn
the honesty of the individual was relied upon was dis-
appointing.

About October 1st a Transportation Office was es-
tablished a short distance from the Supply Office and a
private 'phone was installed con-
necting the Truck Sheds and this
office. A short time afterward
a Transportation Officer, Lieut.
Chas. A. Reid, was placed in
charge. At that time the system
of referring all orders received
at the Truck Sheds to the dis
patcher at the Transportation
Office for approval was started.

Soon it was seen that data on
the maintenance of vehicles was
inadequate. To correct this con-
dition the various departments
now in existence — Consolidated
Report Department showing the
cost of maintenance, the Gas and
Capi. JACK DOUBLIN Oil department showing the

amount of gas and oil used and checking the drivers reports
with the record of issue, the Supply Department keeping a
supply of small equipment for the trucks and the Dis-
[■alching Department, the work of which called for dis-
tributing the machines and recording the activities of
rach — were begun at the Truck Sheds, about September
1.5th. 1917. At this time the garage was established and
was able to take care of all engine trouble.

When this department was first organized it was
equipped with about 47 machines and 21 motorcycles. Up
to date this department is equipped, with, which includes
all motor transportation on the field, 226 trucks. 54 touring
cars, 97 motorcycles and 7 bicycles.

The use of this greater number of machines neces-
sitated a larger personnel in the whole Transportation
Department. At first there were difficulties in obtaining
('.rivers for the vehicles. Enlisted men from various
squadrons of the field were detailed on special duty with
the Transportation Department. The first step in the
correction of these difficulties was to transfer these men
into organizations close at hand, such as the 112th and
145tli Aero Squadrons, where they could be disciplined.
A short time afterward two
Transportation Squadrons were
organized 323rd and the 681st
Aero Squadron, and only those
men who were actually on dut y
with the Transportation Depart-
ment were transferred to them.

From December. 1917. <o
March. 1918, competition for
transportation was keen. About
February 1st the present methoi
for determining accurately the
need of any department or pec-
sons for transportation and the
size of the machines needed was
discovered. The work of the
Efficiency Department, based on
the foregoing idea, was to recor'i Lieut. CHAMBERLIN

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AT KELLY FIELD

the use obtained from the machines on all the hundred or
i:ore permanent orders filled by the Transportation De-
partment. When the use of any department for its machine
became less than the average use obtained on the other
permanent orders that department was unhesitatingly de-
prived of part or all of the number of machines furnished.

On December 23rd. 1918. the system of pooling the
machines went into effect. This however did away with
all permanent orders and will do away with the unneces-
sary use of machines. In this case where there is trans-
portation needed, the heads of the various departments
call the Transportation Office and state kind of vehicle
wanted, time wanted and how long to be used. If any
vehicle is out on an order, the driver is instructed to wait
no longer than fifteen minutes and then return to the Truck
Sheds.

All machines are used to their greatest capacity when
ever possible for it is considered better to run part of the
I rucks full capacity all the time and to let the balance lie
idle — as long as transportation demands are supplied — than
it is to distribute the work among many machines in such
a way that each one of them is being used part of the
time with a load equal to only part of its greatest carrying
capacity. It is clearly seen that machines lying idle do not
require drivers, fuel or oil, repairs or maintenance and
iherefore a considerable saving is accomplished.

Formerly the freight carrying machines were stopped
in certain districts of the Post by officers who wished to
ride. This constant stopping and starting delayed the ma-
chines, increased the use of gas and oil and raised the cost
of maintenance. Partly to eliminate this nuisance and
partly to facilitate business on the field a passenger bus
line was established connecting the various important de-
partments of the fields. A fifteen minute schedule is main-
tained and stops are made at all important points. The
busses are always loaded to capacity showing thereby that
they are greatly needed.

Every Sunday morning at C:00 o'clock inspection of
Ell machines of the Transportation Department is held
at the Truck Sheds by the Transportation Officer. At thiS
time the condition of every machine is carefully noted and
the drivers are held accountable for any damage dore
during the preceding weeks. Drivers are made to feel
responsible for their machines and to realize that any neg-
lect on their part will result in discovery and if necessary
severe punishment.

During the month of January. 191S. the mileage for all
the machines was about 111.016 and 18.729 gallons of
gasoline used.

The present officers are. Captain Jack Doublin. Acting
Motor Transport Officer. Lieut. Thos. E. Gore. Assistant
Transportation Officer. Kelly No. 1 and Lieut. Chamber-
lin, Assistant Transportation Officer Kelly No. 2.

The personnel of the Transportation Department during'
the months of December. 1917 to June. 1918. was about 450
enlisted men. Today there are about 265 men. The Non-
commissioned Officers who have helped organize and who
Mfe still making the Transportation Department a business
like organization, are as follows; Sgt. 1st Class Thomas
C. Rubin. Chief Clerk; Sgt. 1st Class George S. Wills. Chief
Iruckmaster; Sgt. 1st Class Calvin M. Sandy, Chief Dis-
patcher; S,gt. Howard G. Myers. Supply Sergeant; Sgt. 1st
Class Mathias S. Bott. Truckmaster; Sgt. 1st Class Alex-
ander M. Scudder. Truckmaster; Chauffeur 1st Class
Harvey Phelps. Truckmaster: M.S.E. Robert Suggs and
il.S.E. U. S. Keller, in charge of garage. Sgt. John L.
Schlegel, Motorcycle-master.

CAPTAIN JACK DOUBLIN

Commissioned from Leon Springs T. C. as 1st Lieut.
November 27. 1917. Assigned to duty at 1st Tr. Br. Dec.
25. 1917. C. 0. 632nd Sqdn. March 17. 1918. Appointed
Captain May 9, 1918. Transportation Officer July 1. 1918.
Appointed Acting Motor Transport Officer January 18. 1919.

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AVIATION GENERAL SUPPLY DEPOT-KELLY FIELD

HE brilliant success attained by the
American Air Service in the fight for
Democracy could not have been achieved

without the splendid cooperation of the vari
ous activities in connection with Aviation Sup
plies, and it may well be said that the Aviation
General Supply Depot, San Antonio, Texas,
played no small part in this particular phase
of the Air Service of the United States Army.
Its inception was but a trivial mark in the
future supply depot system of the Air Service.
and it is but a year, when what is now knowi:
as the Aviation General Supply Depot was
located in a galvanized iron building on South
Flores Street, this city. Its personnel numbered
two commissioned officers, a few enlisted men
and some civilian employees. The huge quantity
of supplies purchased by the Aircraft Depart-
ment at Washington soon began to arrive at
the Supply Depot, and a continuous increase
in personnel was necessary to meet the urgent
demands of the Depot.

The Commanding Officer of the Depot at that time was
Captain J. C. Tips, Jr.. and following this officer's request
for the assignment of an Aero Supply Squadron to the
Depot telegraphic orders were received stating that a
Squadron would be transferred from Kelly Field. Texas.
as the personnel of the Depot.

On January, 1918, the 675th Aero Squadron was trans-
ferred to the Depot, and as a vigorous search had been
made by the Commanding Officer for men possessing the
necessary qualifications in the supply business, the en-
listed strength was composed of men of exceptional ability.
The Commanding Officer of the Squadron was First Lieut.
John C. Dewey, Jr., and the Supply Officer, First Lieut.
William P. Bates.

During the month of June, 1918, the Aviation General
Supply Depot had been completed, and the main office and
supplies stored in the city were transferred to the Supply
Depot. Previous to this trasfer Captain J. C. Tips, Jr..
was transferred elsewhere, and Captain Samuel Anabic
assumed command.

The volume of supplies handled grew in leaps and
bounds, and it was soon found necessary to secure the as-
signment of the 662nd Aero Supply Squadron, then
stationed at Kelly Field No. 2. This brought the
enlisted strength of the Depot up to three hundred men.

The Aviation General Supply Depot, is considered one
of the largest of Its kind on the North American Continent
piid is almost nine hundred feet long by three hundred
feet wide. In is a concrete and steel structure and was
built by the well known Government Contractors, Stone
and Webster. The Depot is subdivided into eleven dif-
ferent warehouses where articles and material of a distinct
nature are stored. A double trackage system, subdivides
the warehouse and between two and three hundred car
loads of supplies are being unloaded for receipt, and again
reloaded for issue monthly.

Modem equipment of every description is utilized in
the performance of the supply work of the Depot and
electrical trucks, revolvators and trailers are kept humming
throughout the Depot daily. Hundreds of aeroplanes of

various types, and thousands of items comprising all neces-
sary material for the supply of flying fields have been
itceived and issued, and it is no exaggeration to state that
supplies have been sent to every part of the United States
of America.

Lieut. -Col. Wm. F. Pearson, S. C, assumed command
of the Depot on August 25, 1916, and continued in command
until December, 1918.

The following extract published In General Orders
Number 16, dated December 28, 1918. by order of the Com-
manding Officer of the Aviation General Supply Depot is
quoted as recording the status of the Depot in official
circles. "I wish that you would convey to all officers,
enlisted men and civilian employees at the Depot just how
much I appreciate the work they have done in bringing
the Depot to its present state of efficiency. I find that
here in Washington, the Supply Depot at San Antonio is
lated far ahead of all others. I take no credit for this,
however, myself, as it belongs to the officers, enlisted men
and civilian employees, who gave me such loyal support
when I was in command. I hope they will be as faithfiil
to the new Commanding Officer as they were to me."
Signed: Lieut.-Col. Wm. F. Pearson, S. C.

Major George H. Brett, A. S. A., J. M. A., who has seen
over one year service at the front, assumed command of
the Depot the latter part of December, 1918, and under hi,,
guidance the Depot is maintaining the splendid record it
has achieved since its inception.

Captain George W. Gibson, A. S., M, A., is Adjutant
cf the Depot and under his supervision the necessary
military functions are carried out. 1st Lieut. John C.
Sloan, A. S. A., is Officer in Charge of Warehouse and
under his guidance the duties of the organization in re-
spect to the receipt and issue of supplies are administered.

The following officers complete the commissioned per-
sonnel of the Depot: 1st Lieut. John P. Hermes, Dis-
bursing Officer, 2nd Lieut. Henry E. Beal. Assistant to
Warehouse Officer, 2nd Lieut Francis M. Wright, Ware-
house Police Officer, Summary Court and Survey Officer,
2nd Lieut. Lee T. Fowler, Traffic Officer, 2nd Lieut, C. C.
Wurzbach, Purchasing Officer, 2nd Lieut. John W. Dean
rnd 1st Lieut. Thomas F. Eagen.

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AERO SQUADRON 144

Photo by Steele

O THIS SQuadron belongs the distinction of being
the "oldest" Squadron in Kelly Field. In its infancy

1 — in May, 1917 — it was known as the First Pro-

visonal Headquiirters Squadron. In August. 1917. it was
officially organized as the 111th Aero Supply Squadron
and its personnel made up of men on special duty at Posi
Headquarters. In February, 1918, the number of thri
squadron was changed to 632. and in May, 1918, it was agai!.
changed to 141th.

This squadron has always been known as the "Post
Headquarters Squadron." due to the fact that practically
every man in the organization except those on squadron
duty, is on duty at Post Headquarters. Therefore, the en-
listed personnel of the 144lh has been rated as about the
highest of any organization on the Field, due to the duties
that members of the Squadron performed.

The 144th has been particularly fortunate in having
most efficient officers in command and as a result perfect
harmony has reigned at all times and members of the
command have been as one big happy family.

The followin.g officers have been in command of the
144th Squadron since its organization in May, 1917: 2nd
Lieut. E. H. House, Capt, S. H. Wheeler. J. M. A.: l.= t
Lieut. Walter I. Waite. 1st Lieut. Norvell P. Chapman. Isl
Lieut. Roy L. LeBourgeois, 1st Lieut. Wayne C. Pouchee.
2nd Lieut. Earl W. DeN'io. 1st Lieut. L. A. Felder. 1st Lieut.
Christian H. W. Lucke, 2nd Lieut, Edwin C. Kirker, and
1st Lieut. Fred G. Russ, present Commander.

ROSTER

Sergeant Major — Brown. Warrcii .V. Squadron Clerk —
Williams. .Mhert J. Supply Sergeant — Wcilff. Frr-cipricU .\
Master Electricians — Landry. Antonio H. Sergeants 1st Class

— Rit;hter, (it-orse H., Little, Robert D., IJuvall. i;ol)eri E.,
Radcliff, Llovd, Sax, Charles, Merkel, Charles B.. Sinitn.

Robert A.. Lake, Albert R.. CJeorge. L). Howard, Adam, Clarence
S., Hatcli, Carl R Sergeants — Harri.s, William H., Harring-
ton. ,lamo,s ri., Kommel, Jacob, l-'reiind, l^eo M., Jones, Irl,
Ijewis, Raymond J., Evans, Micliael J,, l-^letcber, \Villia!n J,,
Marx, Charles, O'Donnell, James J., .Stafford, John M., (^ooper.
Raymond A., Weber, Leo, Garrison, Junius H., Cobb, Cliarles
H., Jr., Baird, George L. Corporals — Jillson, William E., Jr ,
Derl)y, Paul \\'., Coyne, Walter, Boerger, Frank. Kachel,
Howard Ij., Blow, Richard H., Sigersmith, John, Little, Leslie
B. Chauffeurs 1st Class — Gifford, George W. R., Grccke,
Fred \V., Kiinn. ,l(ibn V,, Brelsford, Ebpr J., Killingsworlli,
Mark F., Koane, l';dwin -A., Cassidy, Frank J. Chauffeurs —
May, Noel B., Brown, Jared V.. McMinn, Robert R.. Thompson,
Roymond R., Payne, Joseph K., Scott, Robert D.. Wrigley,
George D., Smith, Rian-sford S,, Williams, Monroe E,, Tice.
Walter H., Lax, Jacob, Perlman, Herman, l-^lmendorf, Roy C,
Zink, George H., Sneigr, Francis 1'.. Bliss, William R.. Magnu-
son, Carl O., DeMarco, AchiUo G. Cooks — Peterson, Edward.
Scoit, Lawrence B., Baker, Lincoln S., Mellick, Earl. Privates
1st Class — .Ault. Lester E., Bay, Randall W., Bonham. Ralph,
Bishop, iMorris, Burilsall, James C, Frieland, Jack J., Grisliam,
Jesse F.. Habera, Martin, Ileiss, Frank C. Malone, Michael
F., Rupert, Harold B., Scott, John E., Simi, Joseph A., Steiner,
VA'illiam I.. Stockwell. Julian P., Strauss. Irving. Wilkicki,
Joseph, Wittenberg. Emanuel E., Bryan, Lewis A., Beaver,
.Ambrose M., O'Neill, Edward L., Howell. William E.,
Rodriquez, Louis. Privates — Alexander, Francis D., Bahr,
Chris., Barrett, Lawrence E.. Battey, Rlain L.. Bechtolil,
Edmund C. Bergman. Herbert, Bezirjiam, Oscar, Bisseil,
William H.. Byers, Harry W., Caeser, Stephen T.. Chefetz,
Israel. Chadwick, Vincent D., Christianson, Bernhard, Clay-
ton, Virgil G., Cushman. Jame-s D., Dahm. Frederick P,,
Oaquilla, Peter, Dennis. Leo. Edgar, Harold L., Elkins, Arthur
E., Goldman, Maurice J., Goldstein, Herman L., Graf, Charles,
Handeland, Osbourne, Harris, Walter S., Henry, Edward d.,
Howard, John, Hughes. Abraham, Irwin, Milo D., Jones, Don
1>.. Kay, Harvey L., McCoy, Claude, Martin. Dred A., Mehrkens,
John H. C, Miller, George W., Moon, Mitchell E., Mvers,
Byron M.. O'Donnell. Charles P., Patrick, John L., Perrv,
William C, Radeos, James, Reed, Ernest A.. Reitz. Aaron W.
Saunders, Earl J.. Silvers. Charles S.. Sonville. David. Stein,
.Albert. Stoiwer. Dee C. Stetinger. Jacob. Sthole. Carl A. M.,
Troutman. Duncan P., Ward, Stayton G., Watson, John E.,
Willoughby. Thomas E.

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AERO SQUADRON 145

mHE presence of from thirty to forty thousand men
in Kelly Field during the fall and winter of 1917 and
the dearth of amusement were the prime causes for
the formation of the Kelly Field Band, which was an out-
growth of an idea of Major P. E. VanXostrand. then Ad-
jutant of the post.

The need of instruments and music for the band and
orchestra was met by a fimd derived from a Minstrel per-
formance given by Kelly Field and San Antonio talent.
January 10-11. 1918. in San Antonio at the Grand Opera
House, under the direction of Major J. M. White and Sgt.
Kenneth O'Hara. Special scenery was painted by Lieut.
Wm. G. Perry. Capt. Harry H. Robertson also assisted
with his excellent vocal talents.

The success of the Minstrels brought forth such an
array of talent that soon thereafter was formed the Kelly
Field Amusement Unit under the able direction of Lieut.
Jacobson. The unit assisted by the orchestra, successfully
staged the well known play "Kick In," at the Majestic
Theatre in San Antonio.

The following is a list of officers, each of whom has
commanded this Squadron at some time since its organi-
zation: Capts. \V. J. Petrick and Edwin H. Frith and Lieut.
Craig — the officers longest with us and more intimately
associated with the work of the organization: Capt. W. J.
Petrick. Capt. Edwin H. Frith. 2nd Lieut. J. M. Gutekunst.
1st Lieut. Wayne G. Borah. 1st Lieut. I. W. Craig, 2nd
Lieut. Wm. H. Smith. 2nd Lieut. Nathan K. Gallinger and
the present commanding officer 2nd Lieut. Ira B. Vanocker.

The following is a list of the non-commissioned staff
at the time of the organization of the squadron: Sgt. Major
C. V. Small. Sgt. O. E. Allen, clerk; Sgt. Geo. W. Ehlers,
1st Sgt.: Supply Sgt. Amos B. Chapman: Mess Sgt. Mark
C. Richards: Sgts Stanley B. Warren. Erie M. Poison and
Geo. L. Whorton as Duty Sergeants; Sgt. E. A. Holloway,
Band Leader and later succeeded by M.S.E. John Weber,
and Sgt. A. Frankle as orchestra leader.

BOSTEB

Carroll. James C.
Johnson, Oscar E.
Spencer, Guy W..

Conunauding — Vanocker. Ira B. 2nd Iiieatenants — Arm-
strong. I iiian.l K. M. S. E, — Small, Clarence V.. Farrow,
Ernest E. Serg-eants 1st Class — Allen, Otis E.. Felton, Donnie
S., Thomson. Harry G.. Richards. Arthur A., Poison, Erie M..
Remfrey, William L... Erickson, John E. Jr., Connell. William
H., Hill. Edward A., Thomas. Jake F. Serg'eants — Maddy, Leo
S., Umbert, Contrastano, Satran. Benjamin, Hickman. Michael
J., Houghton, Henrv H., Mallett, Ernest A., L'nger. James E.,
Perkins, Clardy R.. Howd. Charles W., Wanlass. William E..
.\none. Emile \V.. J^aird. Allan S.. Walsh, Ward W., Greenhorn.
Stewart. Corporals^Lindemann, Harry O.. Olson. Rudolpii
A.. Smith. Benjamin, White. William,
Stasio. .\nthony, Warfield. Kenneth B.,
Cooks — Lowe, Alva, Bunn. William A.,

Vallon, Richard H., Holzwarth. Monta D. Chanffenrs 1st
Class — Dawkins. Ray L., Anderson, Alvin, Mallozzi. Phillip.
Whorton. George L., Cox, Jonce, McLaughlin. Harry A., Hays,
Bernard B.. Patrie, Armand N. Cliaaffears — Cerve. John,
Clark, Herbert C, Ferrille, Herbert A., Howard, Leslie C ,
Jellison, Arthur A., Miller, Harold J., Moskowits. William
D.. Shaw, Harry A., Werner. James C. Bottriell. Ralph W..
Kelly. George G.. Lawson. Arthur X.. Altman, Bryan, Coluccio,
Humbert, Mitchell. Robert E.. Myers. George G., Werner,
Charles. Wood. Philip D.. Privates ist Class — Baltrhop. Percy
X.. Bullard. William. Blough, Charles V.. Collins, Guy E..
Collard, .\rthur D., Copeland. William, Downing, Harry C.
Duras. James W., Delzell. Clarence C Ellis, Henry B..
Fagundes, Joseph M,. Fay, Frank P.. Kolkloesch. Clyde A.,
Larson. Clinton. Lund, Leonard C, Mahar, William R..
Olander. Carl V.. Ponzillo, Anthony P., Reynolds. William J.,
Tout. Edwin I.. Townsend, Marion J., Wisner, Jeffrey A.,
Woods, Frank. Frivates — Arnold. Ernest C, Bauman, Russell
O., Baldridge. Thomas -M., Beatty, Leo M., Blerman. Joseph H.,
Bloom. David H.. Brown. Edward W.. Bengston, Eric.
Buchannon. Emniett L., Dickson, Irl D., Farwell, Edwin J.,
Farrow. Eugene D.. Fackiner. Arthur J., Grosscup, Clinton M..
Geyer. Carl W., Gardner. Walter, Graves. Arthur E., Harm,
William F., Bvers. Harry. Hayth. James F.. Hill, William W..
Huff, Bruce R.. Hagenbuch, James B., Hamel, Albert X..
Lederer. Maurice H.. Lockard. Rollin R.. McMurphy. Charles
E.. .McArdle. James T., Meiers, Francis E.. Melson, Charles H.,
Meese, Mahlon E., Miller. Harry L.. Munson. James W.. Mc-
Callum. John F., O'Connor, Charles. Overbagh. Alfreed A.,
Pickerill, Harold M., Patterson, Hubert L.. Phillips. Andres
S., Pinner, Donad C. Perkins. Ralph W.. Roddy. Maurice.
Rosenfield. David S.. Rominger. Roland. Reichenbach. Sydne.v
K., Schubert. Frank A.. Spreitzer, Albert A., St. Pierre. Joseph
O.. Starr, Antoine G., Sullenberger, William H., Tucker. John
G.. Waterhouse. William L.. Willey. Stacy W., Turko, Michael.

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AERO SQUADRON 324

raHE 324th Aero Squadron was organized January 31.
I!il8. The command of this organization is at the
_ Iirtsent time under 2nd Lieut. Ernest Brown, A. S

(M. A.).

The administrative staff of this squadron is composed
of Sergeant Major Leo F. Rendessy. Supply Sergean'
William A. Pollard and Sergeant in charge of quarters
David A. O'Neil.

ROSTEB

M. S. E. — Morse. Edwanl J.. Price. Wiley N.. Stewart.

Fred-H. Serg'eants 1st Class — Wat.son. George R.. Home.

Wilbur E.. RowlaniJ. Janie^ C. Scott, Leroy. Sandy. Calvin

.M.. Bott. Matliias S.. Bow.len. Paul. Mello, Chester J.. Scudder.

Alexander M., Clark Henry T.. Rubin, Thomas C. Serg'eants —
Eabitz. Harry. Fox. George V.. Lenhart. Joseph B., Willeti.
Warren P.. Levy. Leo H.. Wilkinson. Fred R.. Milne. William
M. Jr., Green. Ray I..., Burke. Lawrence F.. Anderson, Carl E..
.'^heil. .losepli A.. Trueblood, Paul R. Corporal — Bennett,
Albert W. Chauffeurs — De Sturco, Peter, Arms, Edwin R..
Moore, John B., Rice. Allen I,, Germershausen, John, Lyons,
Francis D., Pa\'ne, Benjamin O., Wenzel, Robert W.. Davis,
Hubert C, Neff, Roscoe W., Doyle. Robert R.. Testu. Jean L..
Voter, FMuin G., r.loche. Maxwell G., Way, Louis A., Osborn,
Richard H. Privates 1st Class — Schuermann. John R.. Gathers.
Harold G.. Ihull.icU, James D., Hazleton, Melburne M..
Wheeland, Frank A. Privates — Cornwell, John W., Geary,
Albert W.. Xajarian, Kapriel K., Patoulis, Peter. Weber, Ernest
E.. Melendrez, Frank.

AERO SQUADRON 327

mv OCTOBER. 1917. the 327th Aero Service Squadron
was orsanized. consisting of two officers and 150
men. who immediately began training for overseas
service.

On April inth. 1918. Captain John M. Holcombe. Jr.. was
assigned as Commander, relieving Lieut. Chalk. June 23rd.
1918. the command was reduced to but 26 of the original
personnel, the purpose being to transfer out all inefficient
men for overseas service, and replenished the number to
1.50 of specially selected men from the Flying Department
and Kelly No. 1. While awaiting travel orders, this
squadron wen the distinction of being the champion guard
outfit of Kelly Field.

September 4th. 1918. 1st Lieut. Frank C. Yates suc-
ceeded Captain Holcombe in command, the latter being
ordered out of the field. During the Influenza epidemic
at this Field, this squadron again rendered valuable aid to
the Medical Department. Its members being also selected
to guard the entrances to Kelly Field.

On October 4th, 1918, this organization was again
replenished to its full quota. 154 men, from all over Kelly
Field.

ROSTER

Commanaing Officer — Nicliolas .M. Kraemer, Captain,
A.S.MA. Adjutant — Guy O.Neal. 2nd Lieut. A.S.M.A.

Sergeants 1st Class — Donaldson. Ralph R., McNamara.
Robert 1^., i'errx-. Earl A. Sergeants — .\ngerl. Russell R.
Dunbar, Jerome F., Eder, Ludwig, Fabel, Rotiert A., Filsingei".
Raymond G., Graft, Joseph J., Hebert, Paul T., I.anger, Harry
H., Matthews, Jake Y., Moore, Glen J., Persing, Wilbur O..
Powell, Clifford R.. Smythe. Ira E., Sutton, John B., Tegler
John C, Corporals — Corrigan, Thomas, King, Carl L., Knoud,
William, McXelly, Robin S.. Plasse, Elmer, Smith, John B.

Chauffeurs, 1st Class — .-Vshcraft, Audra G., Gedney, Austin
II., Mc.i:ii^'> , lianile K., Sorrell, Frederick S.. Schneider, Elmer
.1. Chauffeurs — .\iibuchon, Louis A., Berryman, Frank E..
Fogg, Ernest L., Foley, John F., Good, Myron L., Hanson,
Christi. Harrell, Ralph R., Kreutzer, Clement, Meyer, Fred I.,
Ross. Harold F., Thigpen, Lon, Walters. Zacharias. Wolf,
Hubert J., Cooks — Ileckman, Willi.im, Chehalis, Athnasios G..
House. .\ndr. w .1.. LaBranche, Joseph F., Wariiica. Frank
W. Privates 1st Class — Arnold, Herman J., Arthur, Stephen
J.. Bgorkum, Rieder, Finnell, James B., Goldstein, Louis,
Haverv, John W., Koenig. Edward, Held, George Jr., Held,
John H.. Komm, Emit F., Marshall, Clvde G., .Medlock, Fred
E., Miekley, William, Miller, Henry, iluhl.r, .\drain J.,
O'Brien, Bernard, Richey, Harold W. Privates — .\lberigi.
Manuel D.. Alnies. .Arlington \'.. Balentyne, Harry F., Beattie,
Grant A., Boland, Harry J., Bonner. Ralph J., Bowser, George,
Brittain, Arthur E., Brockman, Lawrence, Carr, James E., Car-
son, George J., Chiappellone. Richard F., Chimbouris, James
G., Clark, Norman, Conlin, James E.. Grain, Orval L., Creigh-
ton, William D., Deal, Cecil G., Delario, Alberto, Drough-
ton, Joseph, Escallier, Jules, Fisher, Arthur G., Fitzgerald,
Thomas, Fletcher. Harry P.. Fredericks. Edward E.. Gabbert.
.Arthur H., Gardner, Ernest H., Gerber, William L., Greeney,
Harrv, Groemling, Konrad F.. Gruenhagen, Carl J., Hall,
William C, Hanks, Ervin, Hansell, Neil D., Hanson, Arthur,
Hise, Harold E.. Hope, Emit S., Hughes. Roy M.. Hurley.
James J., Jacquet, Edmund M.. Keckeiser, George G., Kennedy,
Silas P., Koester, William, Kulenkamp, Francis F., Lewis,
Charles H., Luxner, Andrew J., McCormick, Charles F., Mc-
Sweenev, Peter J.. MacPherson, Andrew A., Mangin, Joseph
T. J., Mengle, Glenn M., Mohler, Charles F., Morin, Paul J.,
Moss, Robert \V., Murphy, Lee ,j., Nagle, John J., O'Connell,
John M., Palm, Arthur L., Pasternack, Aaron B., Pershall,
Harry W., Polonsky, Samuel, Powers, William H., Rawn,
.Arthur F.. Reed, Charles R., Retzler, Ray L., Robbins, Francis
M., Salyers, Lewis E.. Schimkowitsch, Alfons J.. Sedze, Emile
J., Shepard, Marion L., Spieler, John D., Springer. Burch H,
Sticco, Amedeo, Stolle, John E., Slottlar, John, Taus, Thomas,
Thompson. Noble A.. Tierney. Denny. Trainor. Leo J.. Vincent.
Charles E., Whitson, Floyd L., Wienzewski, Henry S.

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Upper, AERO SQUADKON 327

HE 32Sth Aero Squadron stands pre-eminent as the
most widely iinown squadron in tlie Air Service. It
was organized November 4th. 1917. Approximately
six Uiousand men passed through this organization.

The 328th Aero Squadron was represented at the most
noted institutions of learning in the country, among which
may be mentioned the Massachusetts Institute of Tech-
nology, the Carnegie Institute of Technology. Pratt Institute
at Brooklyn. X. Y.. Dunwoody Institute, Minneapolis, Minn.,
David Rankin School of Mechanical Arts, St. Louis. Mo„
etc. A large majority of these men later received com-
missions.

On December 21st, 1917, the command was transferred
by Capt. Gardner to 1st Lieut., Eban Stanley, who, on
February 11th, 1918, was succeeded by its present com-
mander, 1st Lieut. Irving H. Patterson.

BOSTER

Commanding- Officer — 1st Lieut. Irving H. Patterson.

Adjutant — ^11,1 Lieut. Harrv G. Conner.

Sergreant Major — Gebhard. William F. Supply Serjeant
— Jijliiisnii, Hollis. Mess Sergeant — Kil'lien, Calvin O. Master
Electricians — Suggs, Robert K. Sergeants — Schr.vver, FranU
J.. JIaluukis. Stratis J., Christy, George R., Pariuelee. Willard
G., Bewley, Winton F., Thomas. Weslev F., Jones. Alpheus
W.. Scull, Henry X.. Crumbling. Sterling K.. Reimus, John F..
Gaedtke. Julius. Buckhalter, Abraham. Mathews, Orvllle B.

Lower, AERO SQUADRON 328

Corporals — Le\ augh, Raymond H., Rec-d, Leroy F., Elbert,
Paul F.. Mason, Stuart D. L. Chaaffears — Tiner, William L.,
Hendricks, Roy C, Smith, Benjamin F.. Graham, Thomas L..
Fitzgerald, Raymond J., Thomas, Francis P., Dalgleish.
Andrew, MacDonald, John S., Whipple, Percival D., Carson.
Walter W. Privates 1st Class — Bedigian, Harinig E. Privates
— Arthur, Thomas J.. Alir, Charles J., Anderson, Arthur A.,
Adams, George D.. Buell, William C Bryan. Frank, Black,
Clare M., Brooks, James C. Baldwin, Joseph C, Banks, Ralph
L., Berry, FrankW ., Benson, Horace H., Baskerville, George
L., Blanchard, Charles E., Burgin, Samuel S., Brasnell, J. D..
Barton. Bradford T.. Bemis, Frank M., Brooks, Severin S.,
Bash, Harry L.. Blake. Xoble E., Benedict, Ivan G., Badgett.
George M., Brooks, Marven J., Cato, Autrey L., Connor. Ralph
F.. Cook, Elzie, Cason, Edgar C, Crees, Lawrence, Coppock,
William E., Chislim, Harry W.. Cradit, Harry R.. Chadwick,
Cyrus S., Cook, Cecil H., Doren. Clarence E., Darling, Claude
K.. Darnell. Jennings V.. Duncan, Glenn. Fenn. Weaver C.
Gass, Harry. Gray, Walter G., Harmon, Rov E.. Hollman.
Adolph, Howard, J. B., Hohman, Fred, Huriess, Harry D.,
Hunter, Harold J., Hunter. Frank W.. Higbee. Charles E.
Hawkins. John R.. Hallstrom, Paul G.. Jacobson. Carl H..
Johnson, Lee R., Kamman, Harold L.. Kehew, Harry. King.
Harry L., Koch, Cornelius, Martin, William, Mutert, Elmer D.,
Mager. Harry, MiUsap, Elmer W., Myers. Guy B., Pa>nc,
Harry L., Pendleton, Raymond, Potter, Forrest W,, Rahas,
John, Sebesta, Henry W.. Smithee. Theodore C, Stonecipher,
Elmer R., Shaw, Courtland M.. Shaw. William A.. Simmons,
Glenn W., Schwartz. Sylvester W., Tilley, Delbert, Tider,
James A., Turner. Lloyd L., Tanner. Charles S., Van Leen,
Edward E.

AERO SQUADRON 632

HE 632nd Aero Squadron, which was organized under
tlie name of the 144th Aero Squadron during the
month of October, 1917. is composed of Special Duty
Men on duty with the Kelly Field Post Exchange. It is
one that will be long remembered in the hearts of those
who have been fortunate enough to be one of its members.

Like all organizations it has had troubles, but through
the efforts of M.S.E. Rufus Slaughter, supported by Sgl.
1st Class Sam Wortzel and Joseph Lovchick they have
been thrashed out as they appeared. The team work of
these men, which represent the Administrative Department
would remind one of the "Marines" at Chateau-Thierry, as
they certainly killed the work.

In the Kitchen, wliich has been ruled by the Iron Hand
of Sergeant "Dutch" Gilg we find Cooks McKee, Arkie
Stewart and Adamopolis who have displayed talent never
before witnessed in an Army Kitchen. The Slum-Gullion,
Beans, Hot Dogs. Flap-Jacks, and numerous other Army
fares have been turned out in such condition that it has
made the boys think often of "Mother's Cooking," and the
boys have nothing but praise for old "Mother Dutch." tho
at times we must admit when things weren't just so.
"Dutch" was a terror with the K. Ps.

During the spring and summer of 1918 the Kelly Field
Post Exchange Base Ball Club, which was composed of men
from the 632nd Aero Squadron entered and won th.>
Championship of the Kelly Field Base Ball League.

Tho the members of the 632nd Aero Squadron did
not get an opportunity to go to France they will be con-
soled by the fact that they did their duty on Kelly Field,
and have been able to smile when things went wrong, so
when the old 632nd is disbanded to allow the men to
return to civil life again it will be represented in nearly
every state in the Union, and it will be a source of pride to
point back to the days that were spent on Kelly Field as a
member of the 632nd Aero Squadron.

ROSTER

CouunaucUug' — Lieuteiiaiit Wycliffe C. Jackson. Admin-
istrative Staff — M.S.E. Rufus [I. Slaughter, Sergeant-Major,
Serst'ant bMr.'^tCIass Samuel Wortzel, Squadron Clerk; Sergeant
Oscar W. Anderson, Duty Sergeant; Sergeant Joseph A.
Lovchik, Stenographer; Chauffeur First Class Ernest Gilg,
Mess Sergeant; Chauffeur First Class William E. Worthy,
Supply Sergeant; Cooks — Athanasios S. Adamopulos, Jeremiah
M. Stewart, Elbert R. McKee, Herman W. Wadewitz; Private
Ricliard W. Hillerby, As.sistant Clerk.

Serg'eants 1st Class — !'lia|ppell. Fred, Dee, Arthur T..
Youiisliin,.,!. lOsti y i;. Sergeants — Bazemore, Edward H., Ed-
wards, Reginald H., Gross. Byron W., Kanode, George W.,
KcUon, William K., Knigh'. John H., Kunow, Leonard O., Mc-
Farland, Herbert U., Mclntyre, John F., McMahon, James G.,
Naliity, Frank J., Primm, John E. W., Schutz, Miles J., Silva.
Louis W., Sullivan, Joseph A., Tribhey. Clyde E., Wenncr,
Harold C, Harding, Howard W. Corporals — Brucbhauser, Leo
v., Corum. William, Cowling, August A., Dixon, Evanrj,
jackson, Thomas L., James, John F., Judmaier, Rudolpn,
Lenz, George A., Lloyd, Kenneth F., Marshall, Egbert P.,
Minarik, Vaclav, Rodeen, John R., Rnmonillo, Vito. Ruli,
Joseph C, Thompson, Forrest H. Cliauffeurs 1st Class —
Davidson. Herman B., Olson. Clarence H., Pa>'ne, Sirlne.v M.
Chauffeurs — Harnett. Franklin F., Beck, Ernest J., Bernd,
Paul, lOike. Herbert, Gamble, Baxter E., Gary, McCall I .,
Gor.skie, Charles E., Guerra, John, l-Ianey, Mack L,, Jones,
William E., Lever, John T., Mitchell, David, Molina, Conrad
B., Ramsey. Wade, Russell, Howard W.. .Shipley, Roy W.,
Sumblin, Ben, Wesin, Joseph L. A.. Zilch, Adam A., Zwillich.
Frank H., Brock, John L,, Lefko\"its. Samuel, Bodine, Hariy
A., Harber, Charles C. Privates 1st Class — Bleyer, John P
Coil, Clyde T., Dietrich, L.sli. W,. Il.^,■l^ty, Clarence D.,
Linthicum, Thomas L. Privates — Llehm. Jonathan, Brock-
ley, Donald H., Carruth. Thomas D., Chambers, Claude L,
Cheatham, Louis M., Comer, Walter L., Compton, Willie L,.,
Cryseler, Stanley J., Daniel, Guy E., Dennen, Alfred \ ,
Devenport, Paul L.. Dusseire, Joe, Ellard, Elmo B., Endtholi',
Harry J., Everett, Walter J.. Palk, Edwarii S., Foster, GarriU,
Garza, Jose de la. Griffin, West E.. Harvey, Robert L.,
Hayden, Lee R., Hicks, Ivey D., Husband, Claude R., Krohf
Irl E., Larson. John R., Marske, Henry, McDowell, Bradfor-i
A., McNiel. Thomas J., MUner. Charles H., Mogge, George F,
Olivari, Charles C, Patterson, Frank W., Reeves, William A .
Reveliotis, Louis A., Schmidt. Joe M, Seekell, Albert b'.,
Sherwood, George B., Spivey, Gus, Stephenson, Carl N., Tease
James S., Titus, Kenneth C, Thompson, Urban E., Wallace,
William E., Wilson, Ralph E., Wilder, Leslie D., Zoll, Glen SI.

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AERO SQUADRON 633

HE 633rcl Aero Squadron, formerly the 112th Aero
Supply Squadron, was formed on August 18th. 191V
from a nucleus of men who had been personally
selected from recruits, in what was formerly known as Ihi
Lower Field, and placed on duty at the Camp Signal Supply
Office. Major Rufus F. Scott. Jr., at that time Captain,
Signal Reserve Corps, Aviation Section, was placed ir
command of the 112th Squadron in addition to his duties
as Post Supply Officer and Commanding Officer of t*".-
75th Aero Construction Squadron.

Around this nucleus of men, which went to form Ihe
112th Squadron, were gathered other men who were per-
sonally selected by Major Scott and M. E. James Mac-
Fadden. all of whom were placed on special duty at the
Supply Office. It is well to note that M. E. MacFaddrn
was one of the charter members of the Squadron, havi's
been placed on duty at this field in connection with supply
work from Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where he was on
detached service from ihe First Aero Squadron.

On October 4, 1917, 1st Lieut. Thomas D. Broad wa ■:
added to the commissioned personnel of the squadron in

addition to his other duties as assistant to the Post Supp'.y
Officer. On February 13th. 1918, 2nG Lieut. Howard H,
Crowell was assigned, and on March 30th, 1918, Captan
George V. Rotan. at that time first Lieutenant, was al^n
1 laced on duty with the squadron in addition to his other
duties at the Post Supply Office. On May 21, 1918, 2no
Lieut, Emerson P, Crane joined the 633rd Squadron, but
was relieved on June 6th, 1918. Major Scott was relieved
from duty with the squadron on September 9th, 1918, owing
to the weight of his other duties, and was replaced by
Captain Edwin H. Frith. Captain Rotan and Lieuts. Broad
and Crowell were relieved on September 12th, 1918. 2nd
Lieut. Royal R, Moss being assigned on that date. Captain
Frith was relieved on October 13th, 1918, being ordered
overseas. Lieut. Moss then becoming the squadron com-
mander. On October 14th, 1918, 2nd Lieut. John W. Pratt.
Jr., joined the squadron, but was relieved on November 1st,
3 918. having received orders for overseas service. 2n'i
Lieut. William D. Mann was assigned on November loth,
1918. receiving an honorable discharge from the service
on January. 10th, 1919.

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AERO SQUADRON 633

The first Sergeant Major ol' the 112th Squadron was
Sergeant Harry J. Kennedy, but he filled the position
only for a short while, as he was placed on special duty
at the Ground Officers' Training; School and later com-
missioned. Sergeant Kennedy was succeeded by Sergeant
1st Class Ernest W. Bills, but as this soldier was shortly
transferred to an outgoing squadron, he was replaced by
Sergeant 1st Class Joseph A. Bonneau.

Corporal Irving Barkley was the original Supply Ser
geant of the 633rd Squadron, but remained with the organi-
zation only for a short while, as he was placed on special
duty at the Ground Officers' Training School. Corporal
Barkley was succeeded by the present organization Supply
Sergeant, Sergeant 1st Class Robert T. Philp, a native
Californian. Much credit is due Sergeant I'hilp, as the
condition of squadron supplies was decidedly chaotic at
the time of his taking it over. The "old boy" has stuck
with the organization through thick and thin and claims
that he will be with then to the end.

An organization formed by the members of the squad-
ron which lias gained considerable fame, is the Order of
I. M. A's (Indoor Military Aviators). The name was sug-
gested by Sergeant Folk while in a sarcastic frame of
mind and was adopted by the "Board of Governors" of the
club. A number of delightful dances and banquets have
been staged by the I. M. A's., all of which have been
eminently successful from every standpoint.

The organization is extremely proud of the number of
enlisted men which have been commissioned direct or sent
to the various Officers' Training Schools throughout the
country and later commissioned. It is a conservative esti-
mate to state that 75 men have been commissioned directly
and indirectly from the 633rd Squadron. It might be
added, under the order which was issued just prior to the
signing of the armistice and which permitted direct com-
mission of men in the ranks of the Air Service, that of
seventeen applicants from this organization, fifteen were
passed and recommended for 2nd Lieutenancies in the Air
Service.

Every member of the 633rd Squadron regrets that his
silver service chevrons are not gold, but to their credit. It
must be stated that it is not their fault as every Sergeant

.Major the squadron has had can tistify. The enlisted
personnel of the 633rd Squadron has operated the Post
Supply Office from the beginning, and as all the boys can
testify, there has been plenty of work on this side of the
ocean even if they were all anxious to cross to the othfr
Hide.

ROSTER

Master Electrician — McFadrten, James. Sergeants 1st
Class — AiiuiHi'i-. Herbert N., Crane, liarolil K.. Pliilp, liobui I
'I'., Cratttjn, Stacey, Houran, Virgil J. E., The.laU.r, Albert K.,
tiillcn. TlKimas T., Folk, Ernest Ij. Jr. SergeantB — Gaffney,
Walter A., Crouch. Edwin O., Miller, Joseph 1.., IJunean, Mark
I/.. Rittle, Edwanl J., Biehl, diaries C, Johnson. Carl (!.,
Kiely, Waltur H., Stedman, Pavil N., Van Story, James C,
Comrey, IJanlel B., Arnstein, Alexander H., Kroll, John H..
Lyman, Watson, Collins, Rav M., Harrison, l^'ranU \V., Wilson,
faul A., Itigby, Jourdan, Bellis, Robert C, Hayc-i--. Rntlicrford
B.. Ijockett, Boyce H., Nichols, Marvey E. Corporals — .\ndii'-
son, Roy C, Freed, George W., ,Iohnson, E<l\\;ird U.. l,iiln'rt,
lr\-ing, Shafer, Howard M., Vi-oman, Ross \'., ^"I'ling, (b-nfm-,
Kagan, Edward S., Knoll, Robert O., Kriegel, William 1'.,
hangston, Charles W., Miniler, James L,., Wickci-shani,
lOmmett c., Woj^strand, Conrad, Stockland. Marvin O.
Chauffeurs 1st Class — Hearse, Herbert F., Conway, Oliver J.,
I rittenileii. Williiini T., Muldowney, Edward A., Zacheis, Harry
\V. Chauffeurs — lilevins, Elvis C, Collins, William E., Con-
nellee, Edj^ar L., Hansen, Svcnd U., Hinrlchs, Charles A..
Hauser, Frederick L., Hyde, Earl F., Elliott. Raymond S.,
Johnson, Leslie R.. Laabs, William F.. McConnel, Randall J.,
Maus, Richard, Mitchell, James E. Jr., Mueller, Henry F.,
Molton. George S., Nason, Harold L., O'Connor. Thomas F.,
Price, IIUKh M., Strohm, William (!., Rainey, David M., Thomp-
son, Charles S.. Tunlev. Janu's R., Watson, Harry J., Wise,
Leslie M., Worthey, Alliert W. Cooks — DelSignore, Anthony,
Ingerman. Lewis. Laubi.er, William C, Marshall, Hoy B.,
Mieholskl. John, Narvaez, David, Nicholas Limberis, Peters.
R. G. Privates 1st Class — Chumney, Charles T.. Howanl
Guy O.. Hutchings. Philip J., Kershaw, Robert A., King, Sam
H., Kay, Arthur B., Lassen, George, Loyd, Dick, Nason, Floyd
G., Norton, Herbert E., Orr, William, Rothmund. Cyril R,,
Rose, Dewv V., Roth, Frank A., Rodgers, Frank R., Schwarz.
fritz, Stiange, George S., Tennyson, Eugene R., Trump,
Clarence A., Turple, James M. Privates — Eadgett. Floyd,
Bethke, Ed., Biel, Emil, Billingslea, Ellis L., Boardman, Evan
L., Brown, Edward W.. Byrnes, Clarence O., Carter, James H.,
Culmer, Howard B., Elder, William C, Girouard. Sagness,
Hafer, Henrv E., Hutchinson, D.ave, James, Samuel E., Kasper,
Alfred E., McManus, George R., Pasternack, Louis M., Powell.
George L., Schuette, Albert, Starr, Antonio G., Snoen, Haakon,
Swanson, Charles R.. Baass, John V. W., Doak, Robert A.,
Nichols, John S., Beavers, Glenn, Britton, Joseph H., Buc.\.
Cnarles E.. Ross, Bert. Lammey, Eugene H.

KELLY No. 1 BAND AND SYMPHONY ORGHESIRA

MIDDIiE — J'llin Weber, t'. S. -Army, i^eader (Band).
Abraham Frank.-l. I^eader (Orchestra).

FIRST BOW — Chas; W. Howd. Violin. James E. Unger,
Violin, Harry L. Miller. Violion, Benjamin Satran. Violin.
Arthur A. .lellison. Violincello. George Ci. Myers, Baritone.
Harry G. Thompson, Baritone, John Cerve, Clarinet. Harry A.
Shaw. Clarinet. Phillip Mallozzi, Clarinet, Wm. L. Remfrey,
Clarinet,

Second Row — Wm. D. Moskovits, Violin, Harry C,
Downing, \'iolin. Adolph Bernick. Violin, Michael Yurko,
Violin, W. L. \A'aterhonse. Violin and Clarinet, Raymond W.
Frey. Horn, Ernest A. Mallett. Mellophone. Clinton Grosscup.
Alto, Rolland Rominger, Alto, James C. Carroll, Alto, Humbert
ColUicio, Clarinet, Malilon E. Meese. Clarinet, James W. Duras.
Clainet. William Bullard. Cornet, Herbert C. Clark. Cornet,
Armandt Patrie. Cornet. Edward A. Hill, Cornet.

THIRD ROW — H. Hovey Houghton, Flute and Piccolo,
Russell O. Bauman, Flute, Bruce R. Huff, Oboe. Marion J.

'l'ownsen<l. .Soiiiano. Sa.\aiil e. Kal|)h I. Bniinell, Bassoon,

Guy E. Collins, Tenor Saxaphone, Harold J. Miller, Baritone
Saxaphon, Hubert L. Patterson. E-flat Bass. Bryan Altnian.
HB-flat Bass. Alvin .-Vnderson. BB-flat Bass, .Edwin J. Farwel!,
Trombone, Irl D. Dixon. Trombone. James F. Hayth, Trombone,
Dudolph A. Olson, Trombone. Arthu E. Graves. Trombone,
.(anies G. Wehrman, Trombone, Arthur A. Richards. Trombone,
.Andrew A. Phillips, cornet. Ralph W. Perkins, Cornet, Eugene
D. Farrow, Cornet, Charles Werner, Cornet, W. I. White,
Cornet.

STANDING — Herbert A. Ferrille, String Bass and Cornet.
John E. Eiickson. Jr., Piano, Leslie C. Howard, Xvlophone.
Drums, Dannie S. Felton, Bells, Drum, Traps, Bernard B Havs,
Bass Drum.

NOT IN PICTURE— W. E. Wanlass, Violin and CIarin<>t.
Humbert i '..nte-Trastono. E-flat Clarinet. Ralph W. Bottriell
Clarinet. Anthony .Stacio. Alto Saxaphone, BenJ. H. SmiUi'
BB-flat Bass,

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AERO SQUADRON_662

ROBABLY the first ambition of a "rooliie" is to be-
come a member of a definite organization, wliere he
can give vent to his pride and enthusiasm on being
in the Army and by worliing for the interest of some
definite organization. The 21st day of December. 1917.
brought with its dawn such a blessing to 150 men gathered
from nil parts of the country. That night — line 27. in
the old First Training Brigade — was the happy reception

hall for the 150 joyous chaps. Deep down

in their hearts these men were filled with
pride and determination to make their
organization one of credit, and one on the
early out-going list of Squadrons.

The elements seemed to have conspired
■with the Army Officials in giving this
Squadron many tests of endurance, both
physical and mental. The night of January
10th, 1918. Kelly Field was visited by one
of those famous surprise sand storms, and
lo and behold, what a havoc one such can
produce! There, in the pitch dark, blinded
by a cold dust-luden wind, none but the
brave could endure. But the early morning
found our organization practically intact and
hovelled together fifteen and twenty in each
remaining serviceable tent.

On January 14th, we were filled with
both joy and misgiving, for it was then orders were re-
ceived for our departure from the First Training Brigade.
This order also brought with it a change of officers. Wc
had thought that an order to move could mean but one
thing, and that was to start on a long journey across the
pond. Our joy was short lived however, as we found out
soon afterward that we were bound for the Second Train-
ing Brigade. On top of this dissapointment we were to
have new officers, and we felt we had been robbed both
of our home and of our Daddy, but after a few hard days
of building our new camp and getting in personal contact
with Lieut. Whelden. our new Commanding Officer, and
Lieuts. Beal. Carter and Neeley, we soon found that there
were a lot of good fellows in the Army's Commissioned
personnel.

Our life in the Second Training Brigade was practically
confinement to camp, as we seldom had the privilege of a
pass, being required to be in shape for immediate travel
to the Port of Embarkation: in fact, not u day passed but
an orderly rushed in from Headquarters with the request
for a report of our personnel, records or supplies. Head-
quarters never caught us asleep on reports, for M, S. E.
Frank Judge simply ate up the paper-work. His advice
and counsel was sought by all and it was rumored that
he assisted many ardent admirers in phrasing their love
mcEsage to "her" at home. Our equipment was always the
best to be had for Sergeant 1st Class Walter C. Grace, was
always first to scent the arrival of any new stuff for issue.
and if it only depended on equipment, we would have
been in France among the first.

During this period little crabbing was done by the
boys, even though deprived of all privileges, and detailed
for fatigue or guard. All were ready to put up witli any-
thin,n. jiroviding the reward would be overseas service.
What little lime we had for recreation w-as easily taken
advantage of, and a cracking good baseball team developed

Lieut. G.T. WHELDEN
Commanding

under the enthusiastic leadership of Sweeney, hailing from
the environment of New York, and a promoter of pugilistic
matches. Many a good team went down to defeat at the
hands of our sluggers, and possibly through the wise judg-
ment of our umpire, Lieut. Whelden.

It was while at the Second Training Brigade that our
number was changed from the 236th. to the 662nd Aero
Supply Squadron, as the entire Air Service was being
re-numbered in order to conform with the
late War Department plan. This change,
as did all orders, affecting the Squadron,
again gave grounds for a rumor that we
were to leave at once for France, and on
March 1-lth. 1918. a wild cheer went up when
notice was given to pack up and break camp;
but we were only destined for another dis-
appointment and a wild night's experience,
for at one o'clock that afternoon, a line of
trucks pulled up which soon carted us over
to Kelly No. 2. There we were to take the
lines Which were to be left vacant by the
615th Aero Squadron, which was bound for
the Happy Hunting Ground. As there were
no quarters available, we were forced to
spend a night in three hangar tents — and
where is the man who will ever forget the
job we had in erecting those shapeless circus
tents? In the teeth of a cold wind and steady drizzle, we
worked long after dark to get in under cover. However, we
were rewarded with a cracking hot meal well prepared
under the most trying circumstances by our able kitchen
force.

Our life in Kelly No. 2 proved very interesting, although
the hours of work were long and hard, as practically every
man was assigned to Special Duty in the field to work
on airplanes and motors, a work full of interest and one
that made you feel that you were doing a real service, or
would soon be properly trained to take the long looked-for
trip. We worked both day and night shifts, and our cooks
were compelled to give a regular cafeteria service, but
lived up to their jobs like real men. The opportunities
to go to the city were much better here, providing you had
the time or were not too tired to entertain the ladies.

As a rule, with most organizations, there are periodic
spells of grumbling about the mess, but as an organization.
there have been very few days when there was dissatis-
faction with our eats. This can be considered remarkable
when you take into consideration that our organization
messed in the field longer than any other in Kelly Field.
All our meals until late September were eaten in the open
and prepared on the old field ranges with no cover but the
sky. and neither rain, wind nor dust dampened the deter-
mination of the cooks to put out real chow, and the well
known army stew rarely found a place on our daily menu.
This remarkable record was due to the fine spirit in the
kitchen under the able leadership of Sergeant 1st Class
Paul P. Groben. a man always on the job.

While at Kelly No. 2 we soon began to appreciate
the Y. M. C. A. for we were steady patrons at the movies.
lectures, vaudeville sketches, boxing bouts etc., in all of
which the 662nd were able to furnish participants. The
building was directly across the road, therefore very ac-

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cpFsible. so that all their bulletins were read with interest
and every privilege taken advantage of. We can not give
the Y directors too much credit for the attention they gave
us and the fine programs rendered under their direction.

A man who served a twenty-tour hour tour of guard
there, most assuredly did a day's work as no one could
get a wink of sleep in the guard house. When we were
hauled back to mess all we could do would be to grab a
few bites in our hands, for the chauffeur was constantly
honking the horn, signalling to pull out again.

At last it Ciime — on May 9th. 191S. a great big envelope
marked. "Confidential" with Travel Orders No. 19 con-
tained therein; we can prove it in black and white.
and it has the official seal on it. It was a "grand and
glorious feeling" when Lieut. Whelden called a formation
and told us to prepare to bid Texas farewell as the 661sf,
662nd. 663rd and 664th. were ordered to the Port of Em-
barkation and would entrain at 3 P. M. May 11th. 1918.
Gee! What preparations we did make! All the eats and
smokes we could gather in were collected for that trip, and
we lived in ecstacy for a period of three days, but every
one had overlooked the rabbit's foot or the horse shoe, for
at 11 o'clock of the morning of departure, a telegram came
from Washington cancelling our order, and our part in the
Farewell to Kelly Field consisted of lining up at the rail-
road trucks to bid a sad and gloomy farewell to the other
three Squadrons when they pulled out. That same day we
received orders to report to the Aviation General Supply
Depot on the Frio Road, in Kelly Field, and the next day
the funeral procession started for that station. It was a
broken hearted bunch of chaps that pulled in there early
in the afternoon, but our special training in building camps
of our own soon provided comfortable quarters for each
squad, as we pitched our tents on any vacant spot we could
find next to the warehouse.

It is here we had our full share of guard duty, for it
seemed we were on every other day but there was one
redeeming feature; we had real shot guns and real ammu-
nition that would actually do some work if called on for
duty, and then too. we had the pleasure of filling the
hearts of the new rookies about the field with awe and
fear, because we walked our posts with fixed bayonets
and none cared to approach within jabbing distance.

Early in the month of August a trip was taken to New
Braunfels, Texas, in trucks and a week end trip was
enjoyed at Landa Park where wonderful swimming
facilities and plenty of dancing were offered. A good mess
was provided as the kitchen equipment was carried with
us. All men were able to attend, as the two Squadrons
at the Depot alternated in taking care of the necessary
duties at the Depot while each one took pleasure in this
outing.

To show that the 662nd was alive to the occasion it
was the first organization to give a "Victory Dance" after
the signing of the Armistice, and on Saturday November
16th an eye opener in the way of a dance was shown to
the ladies of the nearby city. Having just moved into our
new barracks (after nearly a year in tents) every man
was keen to put on a real party. The barracks were cleared
of all bunks and furniture, and the walls and ceiling
covered with a maze of red, white and blue streamers.
At one end of the barracks a platform was built for Kelly
Field's 15 piece orchestra which furnished a most delightful

program. Probably one of the greatest surprises of the
evening was the tasty lunch prepared by the cooks consist-
ing of three courses, including a chicken salad that will long
be remembered. During the evening a creditable minstrel
was staged by three members assisted by the Squadron
quartette.

It was not our good fortune to close the year without a
heavy touch of sadness, for on December 15th we lost one
of our beloved companions. Chauffeur Walter B. Leonard.
Anyone who witnessed the military funeral service as held
by our S(|uadron, cotild readily see wiih what high esteem
this man was held by his fellow men.

One and all regret that we were not able to do our
share over-seas, but the spirit and willingness was most
assuredly in each heart. We feel this is clearly exemplified
by our steady and consistent attention to duty in this
country. We can leave for our homes thoroughly con-
vinced that we have been well repaid for the sacrifices
we have made, because of those lasting ties of friendship
created by associations with real men from all parts of
this wonderful country of freedom.

ROSTER

M. E. — .tiiflse, Frank H. Serg'eants 1st Class — Grace.
Walter C, Grobcn, Paul P., Hur.st. Guy 11. . Stern, l^ouis L.,
DunUellierger, Lloyd L., Eilwariles. Howanl J.. Miller, Charles
.v., Bjorkluiul, .Alex L. Sergeants — De Luke. Joseph S., Haag,
Rotiert W., Heliert, Stepli. n I'.. Ilutchin. Wray B.. Ander.son,
Roliert B., Arizzo, James J.. Imlianey, Frerl, Griffin. Evans
E., Lennox, Edward L., Skipper, John H., Williamson, John
G.. Hafer. Harold M., Adams, Lawrence J., Badarzynski,
Adam F., Hildenbrand, Frederick P. Corporals — Christopher-
son, .Arthur E.. Mever, Walter J.. Febrey, William H., Von
Nieda. Rali)h D.. Bailev. Walter E.. Gregory, William F.,
Schapffer. Harry C. Lewis. Robert P.. Hore, Matthew.
Chauffeurs 1st Class — Comi, ."-Janiuel L. Jr., Gabb, John W..
Lonsdon, Thomas. Cliauffears — Beideman, Clayton C, Bur-
gess. Starratt J.. Burke. Thomas A.. Butler, Laurel J., Elder,
George M.. Gallagher. Kenneth. Gane. Francis O., Gorney.
James P., Gumm, John P.. Hawk. Robert. Hess, John M.,
Johnson, Harry W., Keville. Francis T., Riker. Lee, Sturgis,
Archie. Cooks — Cooper, August E., Grimbilas. Pater J., Grof,
George J.. Hendrick, Robert W., Herbert, Julius, Milam,
Herbert E.. Nielsen, Christian, Segar. I^awrence E. Privates
1st Class — .-\rnold, Russell J., Barnes, Harold O.. Benson.
Benton L.. Brown. Russell G., Carey, Walter B., Ertel. Fred
J., Grater, Harry W.. Harvey, Damon M.. Hudson, William
W. Huff, James B.. Hulin.g, Meryl R., Johnston, Glen R..
Kearnev, Joseph P., Kent. Emerson, Koehn. Calvin F.. Lutz.
Warren R., Miller. Russell C. Robinson, Guy A., Schiller,
Oscar J.. Steenland. .Henry M., Thompson. Ralph J. Privates
— Gegelman, Harry, Bell. John H., Bergevin. Trifli, Boniley,
Walter H., Boone, Charles A., Broesch. Oswald H.. Brown.
John. Christensen, Emit A., Cooper, Rotiert L., Fischer, John
A., Flanagan. James J., Hannon, Guv W.. Hathaway, William
H.. Hendrick. Frank N., Herold, William, Hite, John S., Hood,
Arch, Huber. Francis J., Huffstetler. William A., Hylen.
Osmund, Janukowic, Sigmond, .lewell. George N., Kimmel,
Presley H., Kiriloff, Philip, McDowell. Marshall E.. Moore.
Jesse D., M,\'ers, George, Nelson, Rudolpli F., Newman, Ben-
.iamine T., Miemier, Joseph J., Penta, Leonardo, Quigley,
Frank W., Riley. Julius H., Robinson, Rov W.. Robinson,
Matthew W., Schmidt, Charles A., Schmidt, Louis G..
Schrambek, Michael J., Seamaster, Robert M., Seekell, Earl
T., Shipley, Wiley A., Smith. Jasper M., Smith, Raymond,
Sosebee, Thomas F.. Spence. Jim. Stubbs, Roger Q. M.. Swan-
son, Elmer, Trautwein. Ernest C, Truitt, Guss. Tvrl, Clarance
F., Vibbert, John H., Walker, Arthur P., Walker, Herbert R..
Walker, Gather G.. Wilbanks, Lee, Wilkins, John H., Wilcutt.
I^owell E., Willey. Rexford C, Wright, Charles A., Wright,
Ivcn M., Young, Ora F.

George T. Whelden, 1st Lieutenant, Air Service, M. A.
Attended Purdue University. Lafayette, Ind., 190(1-1909. Second
Training Camp Fort Harrison. Ind. Infantry. August, 1917.
Kelly Field, Air Service December, 1917. to present date.
Commissioned November 27, 1917, at Fort Monroe, Va.

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AERO SQUADRON 675

B.N'E of the busiest organizations at Kelly Field is
the GToth Aero Supply Squadron, of the Aviation

1 General Supply Depot. For more than twelve

months the members of this squadron have worked in-
cessantly in the big warehouse located on the Frio City
road, handling in that time vast quantities of aero supplies
with an aggregate value of millions of dollars.

This squadron was first designated as the 337th. but
was, on February 1. 1918. changed to the 675th for reasons
best known to those in authority. Line thirty-one of the
Recruit Camp in Kelly Field No. 1, was selecteu as the
point of organization; the first men chosen as its members
being sent there for duty during the first days of Decem-
ber, 1917. Unlike the other squadrons which were formed
on the field, each man was personally examined by the
officers in command of the organization before being
assigned for duty, special emphasis being placed upon the
man's fitness and ability. Consequently when the organi-
zation was completed the officers knew which men were
best qualified for the various duties that
were to be filled in the operation of the
Supply Depot.

It was during the time that Kelly Field
was at its best that this squadron was
organized. That Is, when the largest num-
ber of men were in the field. Then it was
that every one was a rookie and with a
few exceptions all, at that time, were .get-
ting their first taste of army life. Those
the days when sandstorms and
predominated in Kelly Field.

were

"northers"

Mess halls, bathhouses and other buildings

of shelter and comfort were as unknown

as the regular meal was to the swarming

multitude of rookies, who at that time con-

Lieul. J
Com

stituted Kelly's enlisted personnel. The Field was in the
making and the 675th Squadron was one of the products
of those never-to-be-forgotten days.

Following the organization of the squadron. Line 31
was vacated and temporary quarters were made in the
huge warehouse of the Supply Depot where the men were
to work. At that time, there was very little work to be
done, as the handling of the aero supplies proper had not
begun. The men had it very easy for a spell, bunk fatigue
being their main occupation. But they were rudely
awakened from their dreams and ere many days had
passed, supplies began to arrive from all points of the
country. Some were for storage and some were for .dis-
tribution to aviation fields not alone here but overseas.
It was not an easy matter to develop expert "Gold Brickers"
into real plebeian laborers, but it was done. The men left
their bunks of ease (with many a stretch and groan) and
turned to their important work with alacrity. As days
melted into wrecks and weeks melted into months the
work continued to increase and to the ex-
tent that the old adage of "Eight hours for
work, eight hours for play and eight hours
for sleep," was overruled and forgotten. At
such times the elite office force vied with
the hard boiled K. P's. for honors as jugglers
of lumber, airplanes and "everything." The
surroundings were exceptionally good, uow-
ever. and the men carried on.

The inrush of merchandise was such that
the space occupied by the men in the ware-
house had to be sacrificed and they were in-
stalled in tents located within a few yards
of the west wing. Shortly afterwards the
, W. DEAN tents were abandoneu and the men were

mmijitig installed in permanent barrzc""''.

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AERO SQUADRON 675

Then there came a lime when the desire to go over-
seas was felt. Men were needed badly, of course, and the
members of the 675th considered it their duty to go.
They tried; but in vain. They were told that they would
do their fighting in Kelly Field and that transfers wer"
not to be thought of. "Men in Kelly Field are allowed to
transfer," they argued. "And so they are." replied the
commanding officer, "but the 675th is not under the juris-
diction of Kelly Field and you are in a class by yourselves."
Later, when the Germans launched their big offensive and
the indications were that every available organization in
the United States would be needed to stem the tide, many
wild reports originnlcd and circulated in the outfit as to
when the 675th Squadron would be a part of the American
Expeditionary Forces. Each and every rumor was de-
clared to be "official," but each and every one went the
way of the usual camp report, and like the Castle in Spain
it would vanish with the rose-tinted morning mist. But
the reports continued to come, and finally, when it was
officially announced that the syuadron would be given in-
struction in gas defense, the wise ones declared eloquently
and positively that it meant nothing more or less than
service in foreign lands. The gas drill was completed in
due time and many of the men made their last will and
testament in preparation for their trip across. When ar-
rangements had been fully made, the news broke, telling
of Germany's desire for peace, and the hopes of the men in
the 675th died to give phice to thrills which the signing
of the armistice brought,

A considerable number of the enlisted men of the
squadron were sent to the various training camps for
officers. It is doubtful if any other squadron in Kelly
Field equals the record made by the men chosen to attend
these camps.

Lieut. John C. Dewey. Jr., was the first Commanding
Officer of the Squadron. This officer together with Lieut.
William P. Bates, who was transferred to the Aviation
General Supply Depot at Houston, Texas, organized the
squadron.

At the present time Lieut. J. W. Dean, who comes from
Rome, Ga.. is guiding the squadron's destiny. Lieut. Dean
enlisted at Memphis, Tenn., was sent to S. M. A., Atlanta.
Ga., was assigned to duty at Kelly Field on May 17. 1918,

and Squadron A. Kelly No. 2 soon after and later trans
ferred to the A. G. S. D. and the 675th Aero Squadron
which command he now holds.

BOSTEB

Master Electricians — Scheidegger, Fred J. Sergeants
1st Class — Arthur, Fi-iink E., Elmerson, Richard A., l^aiirin.
Elmer F., Edelstein, Robert, Welch, Hugh T.. McClelland.
Odderbert H.. Bowk-s. Ray E.. Krause. Erwin E., Terry. K.ilierl
E. (deceased) Serg'eants — Standifer, Lilburn E., Wilhite, Robert
L., Rhodes, Edwin J.. Manchester, Roy C, Aberneth\', Max D.,
Chlnn, Kossuth P.. Krause, Henry C, Shear, Harry S., Borroto,
Howard 1'., Waitt. Lyman \\"., Cox, Henry F., Bovle, Joseph
L., Elniore, Ransom R., Lounsburv, Stanley H., Willis. Thomas
M., Holman, Harr H., Singer, Clayton C., Way. William C.
Kenny, William C, Shirah, Edgar M., Golden, Louie A.
Corporals — Cristdl, Thomas M., Rutledge, John B.. Arnette.
Lex y B., Heath, William K., Clutterbuck, George R., Goodrich,
Grover G., Smith, Leslie E., Johnson, William H., Fiske, Edson
W., Barker. William G., Bohannon, I'lyde U.. N'llson. Edgar,
Wood, John E., Inks, Roy B. Chauffeurs 1st Class — Godfrey.
Edwin H., Ison. Charles C.. Perkinson. Charles W. Chauffeurs
— Creacv, Arnold A.. Davis. Wesley J.. Elison, Le Riiy, Good-
win. Robert E., Gray, Carl S., Griffin, Albert H., Giisham.
Strauss, Hammons, Frank J.. Manns. William F.. Matheny,
Sleland W., Meers, Robert, Porter, Albert E., Sherril, Cecil.
Thibaudeau. Henry. Tibbies, Frederick H.. Dillingham,
Clarence B. Cooks — Fink. Juluis. Jr., Hill, Calvert, Looper.
Franklin R., MTller, Albert P., Ottman. Clyde D., Powers,
John A.. Rej'nolds. Charlie G.. Saunders. Samuel S, Privates
1st Class — Allen. William H.. Bennett, .Sam C. Dower. Frank
R,. Dugger, M. D. Jr.. Griffin, Maurice E.. Haase. Charles !>..
Henslee. Hugh H., Higginbotham. Paris C, Law. David G..
Xernbegg. Maurice A., Poe. Thomas M,. Matheson, James A.,
Sobisek, Frank J.. Trauger, Leo. L.. Walsh. Frank J. Privates
— Beardon. William E., Block, Samuel M., Bodoin, Nicholas,
Brandes, Robert H,, Davis. Paul A., Fisher. Virgil E., Grime,
Herschel E,, Gutierrez. Francisco. Harnitchek, John E.. Hirth.
Albert J., Howard. Edgar C, Huddleston, Joe, Jones. Gomer.
Kent. William. Leary, Francis T.. Lofton, Oliver L., Ornes,
Christian J,, Settle, Aaron. Steimer. Walter W.. Stewart. Chas.
A., Wolnik, Peter, Worley, Gano E,. York, Jimmle D. Privates
Transferred in — Bow-en. Thomas M.. Bowen. Willie E..
Buchanan, Homer B,, Burns. Ross E.. Busby. Daniel W..
Barlow. Gerold O.. Bloodworth. Elbert B.. Bloodworth, Finnie
A., Bibb, Aubrey W., Buehrer, George, Burt, Arthur B.. Wit-
trock. Edward L., Harster, Emil, Hulette. Lonnie,. Hatchett.
Franklin N.. Knetsch, Edward A,, McKay, John P., Myers.
Joseph N.. Peterson, Ray C, Pond, Clifford M.. Richardson.
Clarence E., Regini. Lawrence D.. Russell. Charles E.. Stone,
Martin J,. Thurston. Irving J., Cooper. Howard E.. Wahl,
Leonard A.. Brown, Herman A., Clements. Hiriam G.,
.\delstone, Ben B.

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AERO SQUADRON 681 -TRANSPORTATION UNIT OF KELLY FIELD

MO\G the many Aero Squadrons organized at Kelly
Field and of the few to remain during the process
of demobilization, the 681st will be long remembered
as "The Transportation Squadron."

Organized April 19, 1918. as a measure of relief for the
S23rd Aero Squadron, which at that time had a personnel
of nearly five hundred men, the 681st took 218 members
of that organization and operated in connection with it
until August 14. 1918. when there was a general rearrange-
ment of practically all of Kelly Field No. 1. At this time
many men were transferred to Camp John Wise, a train-
ing school for balloonists and the few men left in the 323rd
were assigned to the 681st. All men were maintaining
sincere hopes of going over — seas and it was believed at the
time that those transferred to the Balloon School were the
fortunate ones, but army orders proved otherwise.

The executive department of this squadron has been
subject to change without notice, so to speak, and during
the nine and one-half months since its organization, has
met with four different Commanding Officers, the first of
whom was Lieut R. D. Wilson, at that time commanding
the 323rd Squadron. With Lieut. Wilson was Lieut. H. J.
Russell, Supply Officer, later transferred elsewhere and
relieved by Lieut. J. Harold Carroll. As .Mess Officer. Lieut.
H. V. Cahill was looked upon as the original "Good Chow"
man. Lieut. Cahill was one of a number of Kelly Field
officers ordered to France. Shortly after his departure, the
Squadron Mess was taken over by the School for Bakers
and Cooks which operated thru supervision other than the
squadron commander.

Lieut. Gay Crum became the second Commanding Offi-
cer and was acknowledged by all members of the outfit as
"A man's man." During the month of Xovember, 1918,

Lieut. H. W. Regeter was assigned to the squadron in the
capacity of Adjutant and was relieved by Lieut. L. H.
Pitkin who took command following the discharge of Lieut.
Cram in January. 1919.

A review of the socal activities of the 681st is perhaps
not as bright as those of the other organizations, there
having been but three occasions during which the 681st
extilcd itself and made merry. The first affair was a dance
and supper given May 8th. 1918. The comment on this
affair, both in the field and San Antonio, out shone that of
any other of the season's events.

Thanksgiving Day was the next celebration. As the
armistice had been signed on November 11th, the ties of
conservation were loosed and a feast, sucu as Kelly Field
Uad never before displayed, was set before the members
cf the squadron and their guests.

A farewell dance, held at one of the hotels in San
Antonio was the third contribution by the squadron tt
the members and their families. An evening of pleasure
A as arranged to conform with the conventionalities of the
South and meeting the requirements of the most exacting
matron.

Among the members of the 6Slst are men who
practically maintained the Transportation system as
operated on Kelly Field. Many of these men were traffic
managers and men familiar with the motor transportation
problem as it existed before their entry into army life.
With their assistance the Transportation Department for
the field was organized, covering everything necessary for
tlTe operation and maintenance of the motor transport.
Many mechanics, men expert in their line, were placed on
duty as repair men and with the help and cooperation of
all concerned, the Transportation Department was at ail
times ready to meet any emergency.

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While the subject of becoming a civilian once again is
the foremost topic of the day, the men continue to work as
bard as durins the days when their hifiliest aim was to be
sent to Europe. All will be glad to return to civil life and
until that time they will continue to do their bit. However,
meanwhile, in the mind of each and every one there lies
the greatest of dissappointments — not getting overseas.

Twice during the existence of the 681st. death visited
the squadTcn. On December 15. 1918, Pvt. Melvin J. Savage
passed away, a victim of pneumonia while on furlough
because of a brother lost at sea in service. Ten days later.
Christmas. Day. the organization lost a second member. Pvt.
E. H. Shields, who also was a victim of pneumonia.

The organization was fortunate in being what may be
termed centrally located. A few moments walk from
tin ir place of duly and within a stone's throw were located
the Post Exchange. Y. M. C. A. No. LSI. the largest and
newest on Kelly KieJd, Post Headquarters, the Camp
Library, main post office and a few steps further, the
Y. W. C. A. Hostess House.

BOSTER

M. E, — Keller, Udell S. Serg-eants 1st Class — Backofen,

.Mpx. r,., Wilts. George S.. McC'urlh.v. Ktrriaii. Baker, Milledge
.\.. Kaiiviau. Hanul. Hatch, Edward B., Pritchanl. Clarence
\V. Serg'eaiits — Doyle, David. Mlleham. John S., Mitchell,
,J.;nies 10.. 'Jrusinhery, Rile.v R.. Goofison, Hazon S.. I.,ee(loni,
Paul S.. Myers. Howanl G., Ottev, Paul, Schlegel, John .S.,
Billingslcv, Vorl R.. Binijliani. Robert R.. Bates, Glen E..

Marquardt, ICrnest R., Kempt, Richard, Watklns, Donald R.,
McICilibin, Robert B., Blair. William T., Brown, Bert L., Full,
(loorge H., Thorsen, Kay W. Corporals — llowley, James L..
Harned, Charlie, Belan^er, ("UneniT .\ . Cralitree. Paul, Miller.
Jesse G., Nelson. Ra.\'moniI. .Sfp;iu;;h. l-;imer E., Siel)recht.
Carl A., Twoinbly, I'Mwanl F.. I'orkin.s. IMoyil, Jordan, Thomas
J., Smith. Vernon \V., 1 lostcllf-r. William U., Nissen, Hans F.,
Leonard, Otis B. Chauffeurs 1st Class — Bonds, Billle, Coylc,
James R., Parcells, Norm in H., Pliel|is. Harvey W. Chauffeurs
— Anderson. Charles C, Arena, Joseph P., Arriiif,-lon. I.uby
M., Bralnard. Haroki A.. Humsarner. Ward M., Burdick,
llussill B., Bushnell. Charles H., Cloukey, Waldo M.. Coughen-
our. Free, Dalv, Thomas .\.. Day, Daniel. Dean, Harry, De-
Armonil. Haroiii. DeBene. lluKo P., Graham, Fred S., Hart.
William H.. Jug.-, Sidncv. l-.-v.is. Max .\I.. Osmari. Clair M.,
Tallierl, Willian) P.. Tliollman, Thomas D.. Tha^•cr, Charles H.,
Willsmi. James G.. Wagner, Morris J.. Yatt.iw. .Mbert M
Cooks — Bennett, Frank, E^urton. Eiiward A.. I'liunli. Ki.y M..
l.llis, William L., Ilolzwarth. Monla D. Privates 1st Class —
Arndt, .Mfred W., Beam, Jesse L., Daniels. I.oyle, Foley, Frank
.M., Geist, William I'"., Gilllnf-'hatn. Garland B., Goodyeai,
William, Greathouse, Virgil E., Helm, Harold A., Landls,
Beni. L., Larsen, Russell D., Leapoai, Earl F. S., Mays, Joseph
S.. Morev. Miles W., Newell, George F., Poulson, Charles H.,
Richards Sherrill B., Sicard. Ernest H. Privates — .\noer5on,
Albert H., .Augustus, Eugene, Hair, Saiiford D., Bartsch. Carl
P, Bennett. Charles H., Bergamnn, Henry, Bolinder. Carl
H.. Bland. James C, Briggs, Joe A.. Burton. George L., Camp-
bell. Warren, Casten, Clarence D.. Colantcmio, Joseph, Dodson,
Gleen R., Donica. Henrv, Hill, Leslie B.. Knudsen. Eniry T.,
Ledgerwood, Safford M.. McNutt. Walter I).. Mikols Vernie.
Miller, Milton K., Moffatt, Edmund M., O'Keefe, Hugo VV.,
Ostrand, Axel L., Orr, Archibald A.. Payne, Leland E., Pilley,
Thomas A.. Raders, Otto F., tiamsbottom. Merle C. Rhoads,
l.iovd C, Smith, Richard A.. Stacer. Rudolph D., Stemmetz,
Leslie G., Stillwell, Roy C, Torgerson, Glennie. Trumbcil,
Malcolm A., Turner, Richard M., Wagner, Edward V.. Weiner,
Morris White. Robert P., Woracek, Lewis, Yetman, Edward K

AERO SQUADRON 684

HE 684th Aero Squadron was organized under author-
ity granted November 1st, the primary object and pur-
pose of the organization being to form a unit consist-
ing of those special duty men under the control of the Pro-
vost Marshal. Cap. J. C. Tureck. More so than perhaps any
other organization in Kelly Field existant today, credit
is due to the 684th for the upholding of all the glorious
precedents of what is commonly known as the "Highest
Branch of the Service" and more particularly that part of
the service permanently in camp at Kelly Field. Or to
put the matter more clearly, the 68-lth is composed of
Military Policemen, Military Firemen, Provost Guards and
Squadron Duty men, all of whom were carefully selected
for the duties which they are required to perform.

The success of the organization and its unit effective-
ness are directly traceable to the help of those officers who
stand out so prominently at Kelly Field, viz.. Capt. J. C.
Tureck and 1st Lieut. Earl Chadwell; and also to the en-
listed personal of the office, viz., Sergeant Joseph G. Keely.
P. E. Abrecht, Sergeant Walter H. Ekdol, Corporal Serverin
M. Nelson, anu 1st Sgt. Jeaa P. Miller.

And whether in the Army, or fighting the battles of
civil life, w^hen difficulties assail, the supreme confidence
of man in man. "one for all," "all for one," the natural
outgrowth of association together of such a body of men,
will bring to the heart of the individuals of this Squadron a
warmth of feeling, which will result in strengthened morale
and lend the necessary fortitude and courage to overcome
these difficulties. Such then is the heritage we have from
the Array.

KOSTEB

1st. Iileutenant — Brooks, Lawrence L.. A S. A. 2na I.ieu-
tenant — .h.hns, Clarence E., A. S. H. A.) Serg-eants 1st Class
— Miller. Jean F., Davis, Coleman, Jerome, Robert E., Burl-
tram, William N., Longshore, Joseph P. Sergreants — Beye,
Charles J., Gray, Gordon E.. Higgins, Paul E., Tindale, John.
Sullivan, George C, Keely. Joseph G., Linger, William, Wel-
ter. Earle S., Nell, Ernest, Stanton, Michael J., Kienholz, Wil-
lard C, Mills, John H., Abrecht, Pierre E., Brennan, Carroll J.,
Crumrine, Guy W., Dains, Clarence A., Johnson, Charles L..
McAuliffe, Fred E., Mosher, Ralph E., Ekdol, Walter H., Nel-

son, Severin M. Corporals -Geiss, Harry J., Welin, Gustavc.
Sherwood. Harold T., Shay, Francis J., Easier, Winficld, R.,
Casey. Robert E., Geller, Nathan, Hains, Alva R., Huckabee,
Daniel C Mott, Lee J., Webber, Morris A., Farmer, James L.,
Corrigan, Thomas. Chauffeurs 1st Class — Knorp, Parvin E.,
Frizzell, Ralph F., Blanton. Linwood, Mc.\lpine, George R.,
Mahon. William E. Chauffeurs — Griffith, John H., Dickman,
Donald W., Haymann, Ernest A., Maher, John J., Robertson,
William J., Isham, Lawrence B., Eraser, Howard C, Bachelder,
Carroll F., Buckenhorst, Harry, Kahn, Theodore, Hodges,
Grady W., Campbell, Thomas R., Fitzpatrick, Peter J.. Gray,
John J., Hart, William R., Moss, Othel D„ Weiland, Ch.-irles
J., Patton, Jesse E., Aubuchon, Louis A., Berryman, Fmnk E..
Good, Myron L,, Jacobs, Andrew W., Piatt, Fred H. Cooks —
Brown, William. Privates 1st, Class — .\rnold, Herman J.,
Bartram, Clarence E., Bgorkum, Rieder, Goldstein, Louis,
Kneisl, Lawrence F., Lisek, Stanley C, Lopez, Edward A.,
Reese, Otto F., Neugebauer, Raymond T., Peterson, Allen L.,
Rogers, George S., Shroyer, George A., Walker Ray C. Privates
— Alnies, Arlington V.. Anderson, John B., Andres, Edward M.,
Bash, Harry L.. Battle, Grant A.. Blair. Austin W., Boland,
Harry J., Bowser, George C, Brass, Howard E., Brittian,
Arthur E., Brock, Isaac N., Bryan, Frank, Burch, Robert D.,
Butchce, Rufus M.. Buxton, James M., Canter, Julius, Carson,
George J., Cella, John P., Chiappelone, Richard F., Clark,
Norman, Cline, Paul B., Comlin, James, Cope, Judge A., Craw-
ford Claude W., Creighton, William D., Curran, Eugene D..
Cutler, Roscoe M., Danielson, Myron C, Decker, Bert R.,
Dixon William R., Donaldson, Stanley, Doolcy, Raymond S.,
Dreyer, John H., Kmart, Elmer R.. Fitzgerald. Thomas F..
Foster, Hugh R., Frye, Joseph N., Geer, James N., Gerber,
WilliamL., Gillihan, Arthur I., Glover, Donald V., Grage.
Harry W.. Griffin. Samuel R., Groemling, Konrad F.. Halsey,
Lewis A.. Hartsell, Walter H., Harvey, Harold E., Hewitt,
George E,, Jankewiak, Anthony J., Jean, Napoleon, Johnson,
George L., Kimsey. Garnett, Kuntzman. Clarence R., Lachner
Joseph, LaFrance, George E., Lauder, James J., LaVista.
Anthony, Maloney, John J., Massey. Herbert W.. Matejka,
Rudolph J., Matthews, Jessie, Meador, William J. B., Morris,
Frank J., Nelson, Edwin A., Nicoll, Henry P., O'Connor, Grant.,
Oleson, Clifton P., Olson, Leonard C, Paro, George W., Pen-
rod, Elmer E., Pleukharp, Walter H., Ray, Paul B., Reese,
Frank M., Rice, William B., Savage, Edward H., Scruggs,
Frank W., Sharp Russell L., Shellon, Willis J., Shore, John.
Slechta, Emil, Steward, John B.. Strieker, Robert H., Strieker,
Warren W., Stockton, Lawrence A., Swanson, Albert L., Swan-
son, Hjalmer T., Team, Thomas S., Treasure, George D., Tur-
ner, Richard P., Walls, Luther, Williams, James L., Will-
oughby, William M., Wolf, Benjamin E., Wood, David C.
Wylanis, Joseph.

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AERO SQUADRON 819

mHE 819th Squadron was organized January 6th. 191S,
being one of the pioneer squadrons of the field. It
has furnished many of the men who have been in-
strumental in bringing system and order out of the chaos
that naturally existed during the earliest periods of this
army camp.

John A. Leakens. 2nd Lieutenant, was the first com-
manding officer, having had charge from the time of its
organization to March 4. 1918. when he was succeeded by
William L. Brown. Captain S. E. R. C, who commanded
from that date to April 4th. 1918. After Captain Brown
was transferred elsev.here. Harold W. Herllhy. 2nd Lieu-
tenant A. S. M. A., was the commanding officer for a brief
period, being succeeded four days later by Samuel Johnson.
1st Lieutenant A. S. M. A., who was in charge of the
squadron until Howard J. Templeton. the present com-
mander was assigned to the S19th on June 13. 1918.

From the beginning the enlisted personnel has con-
sisted entirely of men assigned to Special Duty. This made
the work for the C. O. difficult. To deal fairly with the
men. he must know the conditions that govern the work
on the KELLY FIELD EAGLE, the truckdrivers and
chauffeurs, the various headquarters, the police force and
practically every other department on the field where the
men work. However, the enlisted personnel has always
included men of the highest character and ability.

In the old Trades Division and Recruit Headquarters
many of the first members of the 819th Squadron were as-
signed. Hundreds of rookies, when they were examined
and rushed through the preliminary functions prescribed
to convert a raw recruit into a soldier, were instructed and
given valuable assistance by the 819th men. easing the un-
comfortable feeling that exists in the hearts of most re-
cruits. During the last few weeks many of the same men
from the S19th Squadron have assisted in the or.sanization
of the forces that handled the demobilization of hundreds
of men at this station. Throughout both the period of
organization and also the period of demoblization the 819th
men have worked zealously and faithfully for the better-
ment of the service. Many have developed evecutive ability
that has won for them the highest praise of their superior
officers and all leave the camp with recommendations that
will be valuable to them in civilian life.

Twenty-five members of this organization entered the
various officers' training schools and an equal number were
recommended directly for a commission in the .Air Service.
Ralph J. Lue, Sergeant Major, Wm. K. Conover. Supply
Sergeant and Jas. B. Nelson, Mess Sergeant of the 819th
Squadron, rendered valuable assistance to their command-
ing officer and by their kindness and co-operation with the
men won their admiration and highest respect.

Atwood. Ames and Breen. the boxin.g triumvirate and
the victors in many arena battles, are some of the celebrities
who have been in the 819th "Bobbie" Simpson, formerly
mess sergeant, who has gained wide notoriety as a Human
Fly, is another character of note.

The 819th Squadron and the spirit of camaraderie that
always existed among the men will always be remembered.
Its achievements will be worthy of special mention in the
history of Kelly Field.

BOSTEB

Adams, Carl R., Armstrong, Leslie E., Avers, Richard E..
Baldus, Frank W., Borgis, Francis W., Bradshaw, Eugene M..
Breen, Leo, Brooks, Edgar F., Chandler, Arthur E., Carmack,
Harvey S., Cohen. Dave, Childs, Weddell, Cody. Lawrence C,
Connor, James D.. Crankshaw, LeRoy L., Conover, William K.,
Cruse, John E., Curtis, Harold W., Davis, Thomas J., DeFriez.
Hubert W., Delaney. Bernard J., Eberman, Xinian A., Edel-
man. Roy B., Eismann. Howard C, EUis, Edward, Jr., Epstein,
Emanuel, Fiser, Geo. D., Fletcher, Clyde R., Floweree. John R.,
Frey, John R., Fox, Russell A., Gibson, Charles G.. FVss, Char-
les R., Grabowitz, William, Green, George M.. Gladney, Benj.
F.. Greenland, Herman E., Gregory, Charles F., Griffith,
Edward C, Hagel. Simon T., Herman, Richard Z., Huber.
Howard F., Hunt. Robert D., Huckelberry, Lawrence X..
Hemby, Earl, lanime, Willie, Jarke, Herman H., Jackson,
Howard E., Jellinek, Eugene. Johnston, Raymond H.. Jones,
William R.. Kennedy, William B.. Justilien, Lenward C..
Ivoehler, John P., Landeryou, Roy E., Landis, Lawrence M.,
Lederhandler, Gabriel, Lefevre. Albert O., Levva, Lutie, Leach,
James G.. Lue. Ralph G.. Mabray, Ben D., McAfee. Edward L..
McCarthy. Dennis B.. McFarland. Frank M.. Meixner, George
F.. Moidel, Albert, Marsh, Frederick, Montgomery. Ralph A.,
Xavales, Santiago. Xelson, James B., Xicodemus, Benjamin F..
Xangle, William J., Phillips. Herman G.. Pina, Albert. Foe.
.\lbert D., Pusey. Charles A., Reeves, Fred S., Revnolds, Alton
C, Ribe. Otto E., Ringol, Charles A., Rowe, John L., Sage.
Harold, Shafer, Joseph, St. Leger. James M., Shimek. Leopold
L.. Shofner. Clyde. Smith. Simpson B.. Stewart. Alexander.
Sterling, William S., Stevenson, George T.. Svmonds. Paul.
Tesch. Alvin C, Thurston. Hartley J.. Wahler. Geo. H.. White-
law. Milton M.. Whitson. Louis E.. Williams. George M.,
Willoughby. Wayne B.. Wynne, Leo F., Zipp, Daniel H,

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AERO SQUADRON 820

mHK 820th Aero Squadron of Kelly Field has earned
its place in the Sun.
It holds its head high, and justly so. Its record
is clean, taking it from every standpoint. This squadron
!s composed of men who were engaged in Trade Testing,
and for this exacting work men of the highest type, mentally
and physically, were selected from the start.

This Squadron was organized January 7. 1918, with
Captain Harry V. Hand Commanding, he being later ap-
pointed as Officer in Charge of the Trade Test Board.
Captain Hand left the command on January 27, 1918, and
was succeeded as Squadron Commander by Lieut. C. J.
Doheny, a graduate of the G. 0. T. S. at Kelly Field. In
the latter part of July. 1918, he was sent to Chicago in
I harge of a recruitin.g detachment. On January 9. 1919.
he was made Officer in Charge of the Trade Test Board
to succeed Captain Hand who had been promoted to Com-
mandant of Flying Cadets at Kelly Field.

On August 9, 1918, Lieut. Spencer Brush took com
mand, remaining until honorably discharged on January
2, 1919. Lieut. Robert \V. Paden succeeded him. and is in
charge at this writing.

In the latter part of July, 1918. ten detachments of
ten men each, were selected from this Squadron to go to
the larger cities of the United States, for the purpose of
recruiting men particularly suited to the highly specialized
requirements of the Air Service. The work of these de-
tachments was highly successful, in that they recruited
approximately 30,000 men; men who doubtless might not
have come into this branch of the service. These detach-
ments returned to the 820th Squadron in the early part of
November, 191S. immediately resuming their former duties
at Trade Test Examiners.

As was stated in the beginning, the S20th Squadron
was composed of the highest type of men. the nature of
the work in which they were engaged necessitating this.
They worked together, co-operated with their superior.^.
and they are proud, indeed, of the enviable record they
have established.

On the whole, the morale of this Squadron has been
unusually high, every man has done himself proud, and
we most emphatically state that the 820th Aero Squadron
of Kelly Field has earned its place in the Sun.

ROSTER

Master Electricians — Cuvell, Frank H., Kilmer. Philip
.'^ Serg-eants 1st Class — Gentry, Jim P., Wilson, Newton A.
Ncsliit. Koljcrt H., Nikulaine, Ananias, Holbrook, I'^red V.,
Tinner, Estey M., Rumlg, Louis J., Kicks, Herbert W., Gustaf-
.scn, Kmil, Emrick, Halden H.. Ceilings, Ernest, Hagan,
Charles H., Carty, Henry J., Landry, Frank, Clancy, I'rank S.,
Kevins, Lloyd L., Xelson, Harry V., Pendergrass, V. V.. Ilip-
WfU. Samuel F., Downey. Fred A., Black, Howard W. Sergeants
— White, Charles R., Simsonson, Edward J., LincLsitli, Jens
O., Ludy, Charles S., Harris, Charles S., Lecklider, Fred U.,
Murphy, James, Sweet, Charles V., Peritz, Kaymond M.,
Gerlach, Oscar, Helfrich. Bart F.. Stixrood, Clarence H., Short,
Robert, Goheen, Paul M., Mays, Chester L., Mays. Fleming L.,
Uandle. John C, Ball, Joseph E.. Wopperer. Frank C, Shook.
Loland W., McGuire. Nelson S., Hilker, Roy E.. Larson, Otto,
Williams, Geo. R., Brown, Edward A.. Smoot, Roy E., Daily,
William L., Watson, Benjamin E., Hartley, William J., Craf-
fcrd, Jefferson K., McDonald, James II. Chauffeurs 1st Class
— Jones, Allyn C, McFarland, John II Chauffeurs — Watson,
Ralph E., McCommons. Charles A.. Lanninj^. Ktiiair K., Welcli,
Charles J., Carrick, Robert R,, Kitchen, Samuel D,, Huckaby.
Vernon H., Nester. Walter H., Stehley, George F.. Davis,
Charles L., Eastman. Charles P., Johnson, Alfred J. Corporals
— Stephens, Jacob M.. Owen. William H., Broughton. William
L., Shedd, Charles E., Duhaime. Alpherie L., Mihm, Frank,
Whitney. Stanley E.. Reynolds. Paul H., Burrell, John R.,
Weir, Don F.. Ball, August K., Bereman. Ellis H., DeMaran-
ville, Harry T.. Frost. Douglas H., Magyar, Steve E., Varady,
Arthur, Mau, Raymond F., Knapp, Ralph S.. Husted, Clayton
L., VanDoran, Logan G., Polhemus, John G., Blough, Edward
1)., Marr. Paul L.. Weaver. Walter R.. Brown. Clifford M..
Brown. Ralph C. Brown, William P.. Aired. Alonzo B., Scherer.
Edwin L., Whiteacre. Richard C. Woelfel. Clilfnr.l P, Cooks
— Korts. Alvin S.. Hooten. Lee E. Privates lat Class — Innall,
Louis P.. Fisher, Adolph G,, Stuard, Thomas L., Vastine, Wiley
-M., Whitt, Milton. Privates — Condon, William, Cartmell
Samuel H., Eilwards, Earl N., Jarock, Louis W.. Flynn, John
M.. Dailey. Thomas F.. Coffman. Roy O.. Van Slyke, George
H,, Mowbrey. William M., Fourt. Leslie M., Olson. Robert E..
Schlageter, Carl F., CunniiiKhani. Robert H., Slorer, William
W.. Reina. Jim. White. William M.. Keyes. George S., Warner.
Wilbur v.. Rike. Ray C. Mitchell. Earl J.. TuUos, Leon, Heath,
Hudson L., Robinson, John B., Treadwell. Dave.

MILITARY POLICE

The Military Police Department and the Intelligence
Department of Kelly Field were organized in the fall of
1917, with Lieut. Stratton in direct command of the Military
Police.

In December, 1917, the Intelligence Department and the
Military Police were separated. Lieut. Porlier was placed
in charge of the Military Police and Lieut. Stratton as-
signed elsewhere. Under Lieut. Porlier's command the
Military Police reached its maximum strength of sixty-four
men. In May. 1918, Lieut. Porlier was succeeded by Lieut.
Earl Chadwell, who has since remained Military Police
Officer.

During the summer of 1918 the Military Police made
their greatest number of arrests numbering about 900 in
one month. The average number of arrests for a month is
about 270.

In September, 1918, the Military Police was put under
the charge of Captain J. C. Tureck as Provost Marshal of
Kelly Field. The quarters of the Military Police had been

up to this time in a building much too small for the
work Ihey were doing and so they were changed to occupy
a whole building.

The happenings in the Military Police Department have
been many. Whole sections of men who were doing the
work have been ordered to other Fields to form the nucleus
of Military Police there. Much laudable work has been
done. The surrounding territory has been cleared of un-
desirable people. Escaped prisoners have been caught
under trying circumstances. One man who had escaped
from three different Guard Houses was apprehended by the
Military Police when he stepped from under a bridge with
his gun loaded and ready to fire at any moving object.
Furthermore, many lost and stolen articles have been re-
turned to their respective owners. Riots among Chinese
employees and other civilian employees of the Quarter-
master Department have been quelled, and similar good
work accomplished.

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THIRD COMPANY

HE ORGANIZATION known as the Second Wing,

Casual Detachment came into existence on the first

I day of August. 1918. At the outset it was composed

of five companies of which the 3rd Company was one. To
Lieut. Richard H. Street, who was placed in command, fell
the the task of organizing what was later to become one
of the foremost companies of the Field. From a group of
two hundred recruits he moulded a company which has
for some time been the object of envy of the whole Second
Wing.

The personnel of the 3rd Company has always been
above the average as to trained men. This fact is clearly
shown by the number of men alw'ays on special duty.
Over fifty per cent of the company has been used in filling
special duty positions since it was organized.

The spirit of the company has closely re- - -

sembled that to be found in colleges. Com-
posed of men from all parts of the United
States, it took some time for them to ac-
commodate their likes and dislikes, habits,
sports, and forms of entertainment, into one
way of doing things. This change gradually
came about, and one could never tell that
they had not lived together all their lives.
In Athletics the 3rd Company was never
lacking. Because of the uncertainty of the
time the men would remain in the company
no team composed entirely of members of
the 3rd Company was ever organized. How-
ever when a team was called out to repre-
sent the Second Wing the names of members
of the 3rd Company made up the majority
of the lineup.

The red blood of true Americans has always been
represented at its best by members of the 3rd Company,
and without an exception this company was whole hearted
in its eagerness to see overseas service.

Of the first commanding officer of the 3rd Company
there is little to be said in mere words. The deep respect
shown him by the men of his command would more clearly
show the type of man he was. It was with much regret
on the part of the men that he was relieved from command
of this company and placed in command of the 6th Com-
pany, which was one of the companies formed at a later
date.

He was replaced as commanding officer by Lieut. Fred
G. Rufs. Though seemingly hard and strict he was never
known to be unkind or unjust when the case was deserving
of kindness or lenience. Lieut. Russ was replaced as com-
manding officer of the 3rd Company by his Adjutant, Lieut.
Myron R. Wood. In Lieut. Wood the 3rd Company found
a commanding officer who gained the respect and affection
of the entire company. The open expression of affection
of the men came in the form of a beautiful loving cup.

Liiiit
Com

vhich was presented to Lieut. Wood on December 4th by
Sergeant Charles A. Pussey in behalf of the entire com-
pany. Lieut. W'ood has taken a very personal interest
in the welfare of his men and has done everything in his
power to make the life of the men a pleasure during their
stay at Kelly Field.

BOSTEB

Wood, Mvron R., 2nd Lieut. A. S. A. Commanding Officer,
Abbott, ilortiz. Anisworth, David H.. Anderson, Fortner
C, Armstrong. William, Barry. Tom, Bery, Fred F„ Burch,
Wm. E., Chandler, Fred W., Chadwiek, Cyrus S., Clierska.
Polivas, Clair. James E., Cole. Chester B., Conway, Vaughn
R., Cook, Luihei- C. Cotton, Albert G., Coulter, Harold B.,
Cuffman, Alton M., Cunningham, Robert H., Curry. Arthur
C, Cox, Claude V„ Davis, Geo. E., Davis, Jacob W., Davis,
Jesse C, Dawkin, Wm. L., Dawson, Cloyd H., Dean, Elbert H..
UeCouk, David A., DeFreis, Frank, Delaney,
Harold R.. Devlin, Bernard F., Dial, Everett,
Dial, Frank S., Dilger, Harold Dixm, Wm. R.,
Doak, Robt. A., Doran, John A., Dunithaii,
Maynard \-'., Dunn, Jim, Ealy, Wm. H., Easton,
IJwisht, Eddins, Wm. X., Edelen, Wm. C.
Edwards, lioy H., Elder, Wm. A.. Elliott,
Lloyd J., Erwin, Lowell E., Estes, Deddie R.,
Evans, Calvin W., Ewell, Albert, Fallon, Harry
J., Fisher, Fred E., Flickinger, Emerson R.,
lort, Leonard G., Fresen, Garrat X., Fourt,
Lelie M., Foster, Sam Arvel, Gant, Harry D..
Gay, Albert A., Gilliahn, Arthur I., Gragg.
Harry W., Golden, John M., Gott. Wm. H..
Green. Roland B., Griffin, Jesse J., Griffin.
Samuel It., Guenther, Walter, Gustine, Wm.
H., Harper, Oliver W., Hartnett, Roy, Higgins,
Joseph P., Hodges, Edgar G., Hoke, Harry G..
Holland, Wm. M., Horvath, Michlal S., Janes.
Richard S., Jensen, Servin, Johns, Ira. John-
son, Clarence J., Kellie, Wm. J., Konovalsky.
WOOD Albert Jr.. Kuntzman. Clarence R.. Kurtz,

,- Chas.. Lackey, Larold W., Laizure, Irs D.,

manaing Damkin, Chas E., Larsen, Hans A.. Langley.

Preston, Leonard, Byron H., Leonard, Edward G., Liddle, Forest
L., I^indemuth, Lawrence V., Lindley, Frank, Lockard, Marions
J., Long, Daniel C, Lubbers, Ike R., Lundberg, Milton
H.. Lyons, Ike. Meade, Alfred R., Martin. Chas. E.. Mathews,
BenJ., Mercier, Wni. C. Merz, Severin E. H., Moberly, Alva I.,
Moravek, Tom. Morgan, Aza D., Mowbray. Wm. M.. Munday,
Glenn V., McMahon, John F., Mimer, Elli E., Xoteware, Geo.
H., Olson, Robert E., Parker, Bert E., Pearce, David R.. Per-
manter, Wendell S., Puckett, Jewell L., Randall, Sidney H..
Randazzo, Sante L., Richards, Samuel L., Rife, Frank W,.
Riley, James J., Roberts, Richard F.. Robertson, Wesley B..
Ross. Walter E., Rowlands, Stewart S., Sago, Osaw, Schlageter,
Carl F, Schroeer, Theo. O., Skotnicki, Paul P., Stanford, James
A., Starnes, Walter W.. Sutherland, Ray P., Taggart. John A..
Treasure. CJeo. D., Van Slyke, Geo. H., Volkanaur. Elmer M..
Wagner, Chas. J., Warsoff, Isodore, Wear, Will Fr\-. Williams,
James L., Wright, Lawrence, Wyatt, Wm. W. Attached for
Duty — Barnett, Franklin F., Bernd, Paul Conner, Jamefe D..
Marshall. Esrhert P., Pusev. Chas. A.

BRAINLESS BATES SAYS:

"If the C. 0. reprimands you. don't salute the Dext time

you meet as ne may still be angry and not wish \o speak."

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SIXTH COMPANY

MHE 6th Company, one of the first companies to be
orf;anized in the 2nd Wing of the Concentration
Brigade, and fortunate in the appointment of an
efficient officer and enlisted personnel has achieved an
enviable record in the history of this division of Kelly
Field. First LieutenanI Walter F. McDaniel. the command-
ing officer, who saw ten months
service as a flyer in France with
the American forces, has by his
fairness and just discipline won
the esteem and admiration of all
the men of his command. When
a passing review is held by the
commanding officer of the 2nd
Wing, Concentration Brigade.
Lieut. McDaniel and his men al-
ways win highest honors for
efficiency.

The non-commissioned offi-
cers, who have assisted in bring-
ing the company up to this high
standard are: Joseph L. Franch,
First Sergeant; William Bates,
Sergeant Major; W. F. ivic-
Danold, Duty Sergeant; Rudolph Judimir. Supply Sergeant;
Fredericli E. McCain Company Clerk.

This company rightfully boasts of having more men
on special duty in all branches of governmental work than
any other company and also that not a single man in the
company ever served a term in the guard house.

Only one death occurred in the fith Company, that of
Private Alfred B. Walters, Jr., while at his home in
Louisiana during the Christmas holidays.

BOSTER

Commanding- Officer — Walter F. McDaniel 1st Lieut. A.S.A.

Al>rams, Earl B., Abrams,, Harrison, Adams, Corbett,
Adams, Claude D., Adams, Floyd B., Adams, Forrest L., Ad-
dington, George W., Ahr, Charles J., Akin, Ambrose M., Akins,
Leon H., Aldridge, Karl J., Allen, Charles P., Allen, Richard
N., Anderson, Arthur A., Anderson, Argolis L., Anderson,
John B., Andrews, Hubert E., Ardi.s, James H.. Arnold, Larnce

Lieut. McDANIEL
Commanding

L., Arthur, Thomas J., Austin, Byrd, Bach, Irving J., Bachschi,
Arthur O., Badgett, George M., Baker, Jack, Baker, James L..
Ball, Charles W., Barker, Dempster D., Bates, Dolph, Bales,
William, Beavers, Glenn. Benedict, Ivan G., Berg, Harry L.,
Biesecker, Byron W., Black, Malcom C, Black, Sanford L„
Blackburn, William L.. Blackwell. Clifford C, Blue, John N.,
Bodene, Carl S., Borden, Charles A., Bragg, Thomas C,
Bulzer, John A., Coker, Gerald F., Combs, Francis L., Cook,
Homer A., Cookson, John H.. Corse, John P., Copeland, George
F., Coppack, William A., Cornell. James B., Cowan, Rcmmel
R., Cradit, Harry R., Cranfill, John D., Crawford, William H.,
Crees, Lawrence, Crees, Thomas, E., Crocker, Arthur J.,
Croskell, Henry H., Cutter, Eugene H.. Dalby, Hiram Floyd,
Dalton, Daleo E., Daniels, Clarence A., Daniels, Willis F.,
Darrah, William M., Decker, Bert R.. Devine, Patrick A., De-
vine, John v.. Day, Roger T., Deye, Fred A.. Draper, Charles
A., Dryer, John H., Dubnick, David D., Dunlap, James W.,
Epperson, Charles G., Evans, Howai'd S., Evans, Russel F.,
Eynon, John H., Flynn, Fred C, Fritz, James R., Franch, J. S.,
Geer, James N., Ghislin, Harry W., Gleason, Thomas F.,
Grabrian, Peter P., Grant, George M., Guenther, Theodore H.,
(5unter, Warren, Hagenbuck, Norman C, Hallstrom, Paul G..
Hartzfll, Walton H.. Hedge. Herbert F., Heckert. Byron P.,
Higbee, Charles E., Hone, Mark F., Horton, Edwin L., Hosner,
Avery L., Howes, Jesse F.. Huddleston. Claude T., Hughes,
Christopher F., Hunter, Frank W. Infanger. Arthur H., Jacob-
son, Carl H., Jennings, Leon C, Jean. Napoleon, Jester, Joseph
B., Johnson, George W., Johnson, John W., Joy, Andrew W.,
Juza, Ralph T., Kelly, John C, Kelly, James P., Keyes,
George S., King. Harry L., Kirk, Ole G., Kirston, Frederick
H., L.ackore, Floyd M., Lautzenheiser, Ralph, Lawrence,
Timothy W., Lee, Ross, Levander. Edwin H. Lewis, Walter
E.. Mager, Harry, Major, Frederick A., Manning, Joseph R.,
McCain, Frederick E., McFarlin, Walter M., Mclean,
Coy A., Meador, Smith J., Header, William J. B.,
Miller Walter2 A., Mitchell, Andrew A., Moore, Calvin
C, Morgan, Wilford R., Morris, Lynn A., Murphy, Robert L.,
Nelson, Severin M., O'Brien, William J., Oliver, Marshall R.,
Ott, George, Parrish, William O.. Paxton, William D., Peters,
Robert J.. Phelps, Vern V., Phillips, James J.. Pickens, George
T., Piers, Temple S., Pittser, Linton J., Potter, Claude A.,
Price, James H., Prindle, A. J., Pugh, George A., Pulley,
Moody D., Queen, George O., Quiller, Earl H., Ralston, Neil,
Reed, Reuben, Reynolds, Joseph A., Senich, Robert, Rippy,
Earl A., Schreck, Lawrence, Shaw, Bryon, Shoemaker, R. T..
Simms, Raymond A., Sims, Joseph L., Singleton, William,
Stahl. Harry K., Stonecipher, Elmer R., Sullivan, Lawrence
O.. Taylor, Sam G., Turner, Loyd D., Thomas, Neal T.. Thomas,
Verdi, Wallish, Lawrence F., Ward, Allen, Warner, Wilbur V.,
Watson, John A., Watson, William A., Williams. Homer T.

Sentinel: "Halt, who's there?"

His Bunkie (Returning from town, and walking straight up to the amazed sentinel):

know me?"

"Hello, shorty, don't you

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SEVENTH COMPANY

The Seventh Company has an unequalled history, which
is interesting in connection with the development of the
Second Wing of Kelly Field. This Company was organized
September 15. 1918. and consisted of men from Camp Mabry,
College station. Texas, and Fort Logan.,

Under the command of Lieut. Volney T. Malotte the
Seventh Company thrived and soon gained the reputation
of being the best company of the second wing. Some of the
reasons for its enviable record are the following: 1.
"Chow." This company was known to hand out the best
meals of all the companies. 2. A recreation room. The
only one exi.sting in the 2nd Wing, and installed in the mess
hall. The men rented a piano, and the Y. M. C. A. loaned
the company a number of good books. These two reasons
went a long way in upholding the spirit of the men. Even
on rainy days the Seventh, with an enrollment of 200 men.

was a cheerful organization. The following constituted the
Executive force: Commanding Officer, Lieut. Volney T.
Malotte, Adjutant. Lieut. F. E. Conrad. Supply Officer.
Lieut. Brinkley Evans. Acting Sergeants, 1st Sgt. "Top
Kick" Webb. Duty Sgt. M. J. Brooks. Supply Sgt. B. Pitts.
Sgt. -Major Wm. E. Jones. Campany Clerk, C. G. Wagner.
Mess Sgt. E. H. Duffin. and Orderly, "Smiling" Joe Sullivan,
probably Irish. One other member whom we would feign
mention was "Fatty" Quattlebaum; rather a queer name
we admit so "Fatty" was assigned to a queer job of guard
duty in the neighborhood of the middle of the Company
Line.

The Company disorganized January 31st. 1919. when
7.5 9^^ of the men were discharged and the rest were trans-
ferred to different parts of the field.

ROSTER

William E. Jones, Sergeant Major; Karl G
Wagner, Ass't Sergeant Major; Edward L.,
Scherer, Clerk.

Albertson. Arthur, Armose. Laurids M., Baty,
Lee. Blue. John H., Boedeker, August F.,
Bolen, Fred H., Bolser, Xorman J.. Booth.
Lloyd L., Boyd. Judson, Braly, Byron B..
Breazoall. Foster, Brewer, George M.. Brigg-
man. Bush, Willie M., Butehee, Rufus M., Cad-
Marvin J., Brooks, William E.. Brookshire,
Austin, Brown, Byron B., Brown. Clarence E..
Brown. Fred V., Brown, George W.. Brown.
Leslie C, Brown. William C, Bruce, Finis W.,
Buckles. Dean, Bulla. Ray A., Bungenstock,
Henry P., Burgess, Noel Q.. Burkhardt. Her-
man Bush, Willie M.. Butehee, Rufus M., Cad-
well, Clarence J., Cagle, William R., Cain,
George E., Cannon, Bustin, Cantrall, Hosea H.,
Carlton, Erby E.,

L:eut. F. E. CONRAD

Carpenter, Clive J.,
Cave, ■ Wm. N.,
Daugherty, Carl A.
Davis, Claud, Edenburg, Simon P..
Embry, Wendell H., Ewing, Guy
M., Farmer, Tom P.. Fenn, Weaver
C, Fielden, Robert L., Fillman.
Earl J., Flynn, Peter G., Fontenier,
Paul F., Fort, Sterling, Fordtran,
BenJ. F., Foster, Don C, Foster,
Leo J., Fox, John, Fox, John D.,
French, James E.. Fridell, Clyde
C, Fry, Bert E., Fry, Robert L.,
Fulks, Joseph D., Funk, John H.,
Gattis, Fred G., Gray, John H.,
Grayson, Orion C. Grisson, Clar-
ence L.. Hamilton, John H., Hodel.
Otto H., Howard, Carl A., Kirch-
off. Anthony E., Lange. Walter,
Larsen, Robert T., Lutz, Frederick
A.. Martin, Roy L.. Mason, Bert R..

Lieul. MALOTTE
Commanding

Masters, Thomas, Mathison, Merle E., Miller,
Eugene L., Mitchell. Earl J., Moore, George L.,
Morrow, Joseph A., Moss, Pleasant E., Mc-
Burne.v, Murray H., McConnell, Wm. W., Mc-
Culley, Samuel E., McDermitt, Dallas D., Mc-
Divitt, Lyle, McGraw, .\nthony J., McMullan,
Connie. McMurray, Herbert W., Nichols, Olin
O.. O'Donnell. James F.. Pahre, Henry Pearce,
Richard G., Peter, Ernest, Peterman, Loyd S.,
Peterson, Orval N., Peterson, Oscar R., Petty,
O. C, Pitts. Bently N., Putnam, Joseph G..
Quattlebaum. James R., Racey, Walter W.,
Rasco, Cecil W., Ridout. Leo M., Reed, Harry
D., Reed. Raymond J., Ritter, George H., Rike,
Roy C, Rogers, Reginal W., Rowan. James F.,
Rugle, Walter L., Ruggles. Walter A., Rush,
Elmer, Sauer, Francis J., Saunders, Jesse F.,
Schauer, Ralph V., Schmidt, August F.,
W., Smith, Ira J..
H., Smith, Albert
A., Shannon, Dean
Schumpp, Edward

Smith. Walter J.. Spivak, Hayem

D., Stapleton, Francis F.. Stephens,

Floyd C, Stein, Nathan, Stewart.

Harold A.. St. James. Louis W..

Stockton, Lawrence, Stone. Robert

C. Stroupe. William E., Sullivan,

Joe. Thomas. Dan B. L., Thomp-
son. Frank .\., Thompson, Philip

S., Timmons. Sherman A.. Truitt,

Ledford O.. Tuffield, Albert A.,

Turner, Roy A., Tyler, Walter,

Van Niniwegan, Benj., Wagner,

John J., Walker, Leslie E., Wal-
lace. Leo B., Walsh. William W.,

Watson, Thomas E., Webb, Chas.

H., Weiss, Louis, Wenckens, Peter

G., Westergaard. Thurvolt, White,

Samuel L.. Whalen. James A..

Wieland. Erwin O., Williams. Dow

A., Williams, Frank V.. Wilson.

David S.. Wilson, Loren A., Wilson

Webl A., Wood. Thomas S..

Wright, John C, Teaman, Alva B..

Young, Levi G., Zumtobel, Jos. G.

Lieut. B. EVANS

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EIGHTH COMPANY

As seen through the Kaleidoscope with "Turn the Crank Jerry"

rEP RIGHT up gentlemen and look them over! The
grandest collection of assorted (and distorted) mis-
cellaneous fits and misfits ever gathered together.
selected from the Selective Draft which blew them from
all corners of the earth. Here is your opportunity! Some-
thing interesting, amusing, educational; let us take you
through on this wonderful sightseeing tour, that you may
gaze on this variety of superhuman specimens held in
captivity, for soon the Pied-Piper is to blow his trumpet
and they will again sink into oblivion. Our friend Jerry
will pilot us through and explain the main points of in
terest. All aboard! With a wild honk-honk Jerry cranks
his Liberty and we're off. Hold your hats, boys, and
don't rock the boat!

First we come to exhibit "A." better known as the
"Orderly Room." Opens promptly at 7:00 A. M. daily, and,
according to its occupants, never closes. Here we find
the Brains of the Company, though no murder has ever
been committed. Under the charge of Brains we have the
following executives: Lieuts. Mark Hopkins (C. O.) and
Walter F. Blackston (S. O.) with Lieuts. Louis E. Eddy
and William H. Davis honorably attached and held for
emergency. Who is that little chubby cherub in the corner?
Ha! That is Sgt. Major Gaedtke. He was scheduled to
command a regiment but the war ended too soon. At any
rate, he's a good scout and deserving of a lot of credit he'll
never get. Close the muffler lest you attract the attention
of that stalwart Napoleonic figure whose bosom is adorned
with a sharp-shooter medal, which it is said he won by
shooting "Goldbricks" to the Wood Pile. This is Top Sgt.
lieimus. His whistle is his greatest pride and there is
no bugle call he cannot blow. Thus he and the boys "fall
out" quite often on this account, especially for a fire on a
cold wet night. Then we come to our maid of mercy, Pvt.
Blucher, of sick-book fame, who can scent a "Goldbrick"
like a fox hound. Next we have ragtime Schnialz of
Underwood origin and operatic inclinations, who tickles
the keys with a fox trot at Reveille and plays Home Sweet
Hom.e at "Taps." His grief dates back to the signing of the
Armistice and the resultant requests for discharges, for
in the rush he overlooked his own application.

Next we come to the Supply Tent where an invisible
sign reads "Leave all Hopes behind." that is, if you want
supplies. Sergeant Buckhalter is merely recovering from
"the night before." To disturb his peaceful slumber is a
court-martial offense. Supplies are only a small matter
and can be attended to after 11:00 A. M., so why worry?

The rest are noted in the roster below.

ROSTER

Officers — Mark Hopkins, 1st Lt. A. S. A., C. O.; Waltei
F. Blackston, :;nd Lieut. A. S. A., S. C; Louis E. Eddy, 2nd
Lieut. A. S. A., Attached; William H. Davis, 2nd Lieut. A. S.
A., Attached.

Non.Coinnussioned Officers — Julius Gaedtke, Sergeant
Major; .Inlui F.. Itiinius, l.st Sergeant; Abraham Buckhalter,
.^upply Sergeant.

Personnel — Adams, Robert Ij., .\niann, Charles J.. Ander-
son, William H., Anton, Waldo, Atkin.s, Taul, Bandy, William
L., Barnes, Earl, Bates. Delbert W., Bartula. Raymond, Berger,
[>ouis, Birdsall. Harold S., Bennett, Harmon H., Blech, Chris,
Blomgren, Carl E., Blucher, Edmund G., Bode, Fred W., Bohac.
Edwin J., Bolin, Fred Wm., Belts, William L., Boyd, Arcliie
E., Bottoms, Elmer E., Bouchard, Charles, Brevod, Swen O.,
Britlon, Joseph H., Bruney, John, Brown, Steve M., Brown,
Johnnie, Buckingham, Joe H., Burton, William B., Burns,
Edward A., Bush, James H., Caister, Cecil D., Callahan,
Nathen J., Clanton, Jim G., Coke, James, Cole, Williard G.,
Coleman, Edward L., Cooke, Cecil H., Cummins, William V.,
Cook, James R., Curry, Theron L., D'AUesandro, Patsy P..
Davis, Leslie S., Denhof, Charles E., Denehie, William A.,
Devore, Charles, Dickinson, Claud, Doerschlag. George J., Doe,
Irving J., Dry, Daniel, Earl, Matt B., Easley, Samuel L., Essex,
Cy Ross, Fagg, Raymond L., Fassman, James W., Flenner,
Harrv A., Foxall, Will, Feldman, Sam, Flinn, James A.,
Fontaine, Alfred L., Fredell, Carl J., Fullen, Otis E., Gaiotto,
Ottivia, Glennon, Michael, Guldberg Aksel, Gelhar, Charles,
Griffith, Roy, Hargrove. Richard M., Hansen, Carl A., Herrelt,
George L., Hawkins. John R., Henry, John T., Hill, Allen S.,
Hindi, Thomas J., Hummer, Raymond F., Rumble. William
F., Hundley, Elijah J., Hunter, Joseph H., Jarvis, William H.,
Jaycox, Clarence W., Jelks, William F., Jenkins, Albert,
Kennedy, Irvin, Killingsworth, Thomas, King, Francis L.,
Krueger, Ricliard, Linam, William L., Lankford, Ollie E.,
Leroux, Arthur J., Lilliard, John S., Low, Roscoe C, Maddox,
.Albert E., Magnuson, Lloyd V., Marvin, Melvin M., May,
Eugene F., Mayronne, George J., McDearman, Ray McKenna,
Joe, McKnight, Robert, McMann. Edwin S., McBrooni, Artemus,
Meyer, Walter M., Millsap, Elmer E., Mauldin, Ben I., Minton,
Protes E., Merk, Roy A., Mock, George P., Moffett, Clarence
G., Morton, Henry G., Murrow, Harry E., Meyers, James E.,
Norris, Tony C, Nussbaum, Roy C, Oberle, Frank A., On.
Chew, Ott, Lloyd, Parker. Edwin F., Pierce, Charles P., Piezzi,
Eugene J., Popper, Herman W., Pollett, Albert, Puccinelli,
Luiggi, Prather, Owen C, Pryor, Thomas A., Pyle. Earl O.,
Ragan, Herbert H., Rankin, Walter H., Rea, Samuel G.. Reno,
Ben L., Ricliards, William P.. Richardson, Leo P., Robinson,
John M., Robertson, James W., Root, Thomas J., Rowe, Harry,
Sanson, James G., Selman, Tessie R., Schmalz, Paul E.,
Schweitzer, Nelson, Scruggs. Thomas C, Sherman, Willie G.,
Simmons, Roy. Smith, Norman D., Smith, Hugh H., Stanley.
I'aul H., Starr, Charles W., Stewart, Langston B., Tagadcr,
Emmett E.. Theurer. Francis H.. Tullos, Leon, Van Orman,
Ross D., Wade. John H.. Walker, Charles E., Whayne, Nathan
B., Weaver, Cecil E., Welch, Albert E., Ward, Math R.. West,
Clarence A., Westergren. Fred E., Wickham. Wilder F., Wild-
niood, Eugene F., Whitehead, Robert H., Williams, Jess R.,
Winslow, Myron M., Wood, Willie, Woodruff, Guy C, Yocum,
Joe.

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NINTH COMPANY

mHE NINTH COMPANY was formed on the fourth
day of November, 1918. Many of the men came
from the middle west and northern states and were
filled with pep and vigor, besides having previous military
training at Camp Funston, Kansas. They were known to
be some of the most efficient and capable men in the
Field.

Most of the men were mechanics and were chosen
from among thousands at Camp Funston, to be transferred
to the Aviation Section of the Army.

Every one was filled with enthusiasm, ready and
anxious to go across and get in the front lines. After
being in Kelly Field ten days the Armistice
was signed. Every man in the Company
was glad that it was over, but at the same
tim* sorry he couldn't be in the fight.

But with cheers and enthusiasm over the
the Great American Victory, they went on
each day working as though the war had
just begun and continued to do so until
the job was finished and each was honor-
ably discharged.

The Ninth Company men were proud of
their Commanding Officers. Their first
officer was Lieutenant Edward E. Dean,
who was transferred to Washington. D. C,
and was succeeded by Lieutenant Emmett
L. Ingram, a very capable officer, and a
friend to every soldier.

Many of the men were found present at
the educational classes at the Y. M. C. A
the majority of teachers in these classes.

After spending over two months in the Field, the
men were preparing to be discharged. They were all happy
in the expectation of seeing their dear ones again, but at
the same time sad to think of the day soon to come
when they were to be separated, each one to his own corner
of the world.

Lieut. E. L. Ingram enlisted August 3rd. 19U. was sent
to Ground Officers Training School Kelly Field No. 2 on
October 17th and Graduated on December Sth. being ap-
pointed 1st Lieut. Signal R. C. A. S., December 20, 1917.
Was assigned to the Concentration Brigade and assumed
command of 9th Company 2nd Wing on December 9th,
1918.

Lieul. E.
('nm

and furnished

BOSTEB

B. F. Smith, Sergeant Major; Thomas L. Graham, 1st Sgt.
.\mmacher, John O., Amicli, Charles A., Anderberg,
.\nthony. Anderson, EUert, Andres, Edward M.. Arneson.
Oliver E., Arnold, Charles K., Atkeson, Gail G., Bales, John
I., Barnes, Austin W., Basher, Ralph A., Baum, James V. R..
Blackljurn, John C, Bomaly, Joseph, Bradrick. Arthur G.,
Brady, Stama L., Brown, Chesenton. Brown, Lilberl,
Buchanan, Carl P., Byrne. Joseph T., Caldwell, George J.,
Calkins. Howard M.. Cantrell, Dewey H., Carr. Hugh. Chuhli.
True M.. Clements. Robert A., Cochran, Charles A., Coerlin.
John F., Coffelt, Herbert B., Covert, Clyde C, Cooley, Loran
W., Cope, Judge A., Cohen. Harry. Cox, Allen A., Dana. Paul F.,
Davidson, Thomas M.. Davis, William H., Dearing, Charles E.,
Deneve, Paul, Dishman. Archie, Doffey, Wilbur P., Duby, Jesse
C, Duckworth. O. K., Ducan, Glenn, Eckert, Julious, Elder.
James A.. Erickson, Frank B., Fabbriti, Emil. Fender, Clayton
G., I'^orrest, Ormin, Flanders, Clatus M .
Fugatte, Charles C, Gahan, Edwin S.. Gal-
lagher. Edward T.. Gandee, Edwin R., Gosney,
Da\ Id A.. Grieshammer, Wilbert, Green
Guidon, Green, Frank M.. Gromm, Ralph
E., Guse. Elmer J., Gurtler, Leonard E..
Hancock E. C. Hansen, Thorbjorn, Harper,
Archie W., Harcourt, Charles A.. Hawkes.
Herbert W.. Hayden. Charles H., Helton.
William A., Hickey, Carney. Hickman.
Kii.\' M., Hiiligoss, Francis B.. Houske, Lluyd
J.. Hrabe. William, Hrencher. Clarence F.,
Hughes, Clarence F., Hunt. William A.. Hurst.
Erliin R., Jansen, Emil J.. Jiaekas. John,
Johnson, Monie. Johnson, Arthur C, Johnson.
Lee R., Johnston, Joe A.. Kastner. Aldie M..
Kaufman. Frank. Kennedy, Maurice J., Ken-
iHcly, Richard. King. Hubert R., Kinzer.
William H., Kline. Ervin. Koch. John C.
Koenig. Tony. Lambert, Jadco. Lang, Walter.
Larson. Clarence P.. Larson. Everett E.,
Lieuwen. Peter. Linquist. Louis L., Liebelt.
Charles. Lisec. Robert. Lucid. Charles L.. Luck-
inir. Henry L.. Mall. Ernest J.. Massey. Herbert
W.. Ma.wvell. Robert A.. Mabery. Buford L..
Mc.\rdle. Henry J.. Miller. Maurice A.. Miles,
Leon F., Moore, Edward M.. Moore. Roscoe E.,
Merrill, Joseph. Mueller, Gorman. MuUenberg.
Frank A.. Myers. Guy B.. Nelson. Csester O., Nelson. Oliver J..
Nesbitt. Tracy. N., Newton. Emery E., Nicholas, John V., Nis-
mann. George E.. Nonimensen. William. Nyhart. Charles. Cakes.
Wilmer L.. O'Neill. James E., Ostlind. Joe L.. Overstake.
Howard, Peterson, .\lfred O.. Peters. Arthur H., Picciona.
Salyators. Pierson. Ernest E.. Poe. John E., Pribyl, Joseph F.,
lleck. Norman. Reents, Benjamin. Rice. Michel J.. Rine-
harl, Lloyd, Roberts. William. Sehuetz. Henry W.,
Shields. Fred D.. Shoemaker. Joseph L.. Sigloh. John H,.
Sipple. Earl C. Six. Henderson E.. Stainbrook. Bert. Stinson.
Abner R.. Straub, Theodore H.. Stitt, Carl P.. Speak, Orval O..
Scanlon. James L,, Svoboda. Jerry J.. Swint. Harvev E..
Thompson. Frank V.. Stevens, Julious C. Tuchek. Charles
H., Vaughan. Ralph H.. Vaughn. Chester I.. Vetter. Alex-
ander. Wallingford. William. Ward. Vess J., Washer, Philip.
Weir. Thomas .\.. Wendt, George H,. West, Charles, White.
Floyd E,. Wilhelm. John T., Williams. Lorenzo L.. Williams,
Seth R.. Wilson, William A., Yeakel. Frank S., Yeatman.
Lloyd S.. Zoller, Augest.

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84th SQUADRON RE-ORGANIZED-(Formerly 633)

The 84th Squadron was originally a cadet squadron,
until February 28th, when it was made the Air Service
Supply Squadron, to take the place of the 633r(l Squadron.
disorganized. The Squadron has an enlisted personnel ol
about 100 men. many of whom were members of the 633rd,
although .some of the men were transferred in from various
other squadrons on the field. Lieut. Volney T. Malotte is
the Ccunmanding Officer. Lieut. H. K. ("oilier is the Ad-
jutant. Following are the enlisted pilots of the organi-
zation: Sgt. -Major C. C. Biehl. clerk Cpl. Howard B.
Culmer, 1st Sgt. August Ball. Supply Sgt. B. B. Braley, Mess
Sgt. .John N'essman.

ROSTER

Master Electrician — I-^arrow, Ernest E. Sergeants 1st
Class — I'l-ny. lO.irl .\., DonaUlson. Ralph E., Filsinger. Ra.v-
nioiul O. Sergeants — W'liite. Charles R.. NcIsoti, James U.,
liiglj.v. Joiiidaii Corporals — Ivnoinl. Williaiii F., Vroman, Ross
I)., Wicltersiiani. Eiimiutt C, Jacquet, lO<iniuTt(l M., Poe. .\ll)ert
D., Stocklanil, Marvin O., Bennett, Albert \\'.. I!m1I. -Vuku.si K .
Husband. Claude R.. Gathers, Harold G. Chauffeus 1st Class —

Worthy. William E.. Gilg. Krm-st. Cliauffeurs — Moltun.
George S.. Watson, Harry J. Cooks — .'^iKunr.-, .\ntlinn\' Drl.
Warnica. Franlv A., Pruden, I.,ero>- .-\.. Watk-witz. ilt-rman W..
Dend<o. George. Jones, Will L.. Privates 1st Class — Greeiiey.
Harry, Hatchings, Phillip J.. Kersliaw. Unl.cj-I .\.. Norton.
Herljert A., Kodgers, l-'ranli A.. Rose, Dewty V.. Itntli. I'"iank
A.. King, .Sam H., Delaney, Bernard J.. Hagel, Sinioii 1'.. Kay,
Artluir B.. Stewart. Alexander. Shimek, Leopold L. Privates —
Brown, f'red V.. Badgett, George. Biel, Emil, Bon.'ily, Josiiili D.,
Buckles. IJean, Doali, Robert A., Duncan, Glenn, Gahan. Edwin,
Ghislin. Harry W., Girouard. Sagness, Hansell, Neil D.. Haran,
I'Mward M. Hastings, William N., James. Samuel E., Kasper,
Alfred E., Kuester, Louis E., Larson, Clarence B.. Mabary,
Buford L., Moss. Robert W., Mueller, Corman, Nichols. Jobn S..
Nommensen, William H., Poland, William C. Powell, George
L.. Rawn, .\rthur 1'".. Schuette. Albert. Van Slyke, George H..
Wilson. jVuslin E., Zoller, August, Wilson, Loren A., Owesney,
William O.. Swanson. Charles R., EUard, Elmo B.. Mebgle,
Glenn .M., Wilson, Ralph E.. Bertana, Felice, Cavellie, Rocco.
Stapleton, I'"rancls M., Borgis, Francis W.. Brown Leslie C,
Edinburg, Simon P.. Jarke, Herman H., McManus, George R.,
Nichols, Owen O.. Spivak, Hayem D., Sullivan. Joe, Williams,
George, Brockley. Donald H., Weber, Ernest E., Baass, John
V. W.. Elder, William C. Sanchez, Pete N., Symonds, Paul,
Priesmuth, Albert H., O'Donnell, James P.

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"ACCOUNTED FOR"

Major
P. E. VAN NOSTRAND

Assigned as Post Ad-
jutant August 14, 1917, re-
porting from Mobilization
Camp, Syracuse, N. Y.
Appointed Major, S. C.
from Captain, Inf., Oct.
23, 1917. Relieved and
proceeded to Fort Omaha,
Neb. May 8, 1918.

Major Van Nostrand
was one of the pioneers of
Kelly Field.

Major C. H. MARANVILLE,
Former Personnel Adjutant

Major P. E. VAN NOSTRAND
Former Adjutant

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Capt. HORACE SOULE

Cufilain HORACE SOULE

Commissioned February 19, 1917. As-
signed to duty with 81sl Sqdn. Sept. 28,
1917. Assigned to Recruit Headquarters
October 22, 1917. Appointed Captain.
A. S. S. C. March 25, 1918. Ass't. Fire
Marshall September 11, 1918. Brigade
Adjt., Cone. Br. September 21, 1918.
Detailed as member of Correspondence
Board December 31, 1918. Relieved from
duly and honorably discharged Feb. 2,1919

I.I. \V. P. SMITH.
Former Asst. Adjutant

/.(. EARL CHADWELL,
Military Police

Ll. F. E. FKNSCH,
Post Auditor

Ll. M. HOPKINS,
C. O. 8th Co.

Ll. H. TEMPLETON,
C O. 819 Sqdn.

Ll. C. JENSEN.
Fire Dept.

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WAR RISK INSURANCE AND ALLOTMENT SECTION

HK Bureau of War Risk Insurance first opened an
office on this Field January 15th, 1918, so that the
I'lilisled personnel might have every advantage pos-
sible incident to the taking out of Government Insurance.
The Allotment Section of this office was also instituted to
handle the various cases of allotments made by men in
the Field and to furnish them with all information possible
on the subject. Both of these departments have proved
to be exceedingly valuable and have been kept actively
engaged almost constantly since the department's organiz
ation.

During the Liberty I-oan Drives and the War Savings
Stamps Sales, the work for Kelly Field was given over

to this Bureau and they handled it in adliiirable form.
Bonds were sold far in excess of the quota set upon the
field and in all nearly .$100,000.00 worth of War Savings
Stamps were sold. Insurance has been written tor 31,886
men to the value of 5;283.167,.500.00 and at least 150,000 sets
of allotment forms have been turned in to Washington.

The Bureau was first located along the Frio City Road,
near the Post Office, but is now in a building directly op-
posite Post Headquarters. The officers in charge of the
Bureau from its creation to the present time were: Capt.
T. Semmes Walmsley, Lieuts. Harold F. Semple. Victor
L. Huszagh, James L. Pardee, George A. Clark, Henry P.
Osborne and George A. Curran.

MILITARY INTELLIGENCE DIVISION

HP] FOLLOWING is a brief sketch of the various
<luties administered by the Intelligence Office since
it was tstablislied at Kelly Field in December, 1917,

Its principal work has been to eliminate, as far as
possible, all enemy workings and propaganda in Kelly Field
and vicinity. It has from time to time investigated re
ports of alleged disloyalty, sabotage, enemy propaganda- -
literature and various other enemy workings, and has in
many cases brought to justice and secured the punishment
of the offenders.

It has also investigated cases of theft, desertion, ab-
sences without leave, conscientious objectors, draft evaders,
civilians who had illegal dealings with soldiers, forgery,
graft, and other misdemeanors detrimental to the United
States Army. The office has also cooperated with the De-
partment of Justice and the American Protective League.

Another duty that the Intelligence Office has perform-
ed, and which is well worth mentioning, is the assistance
rendered the Federal Naturalization Bureau in the naturali-
zation of aliens under the Act of Congress of May 9,
1918. By virtue of this work many worthy aliens have
been made citizens of our country. No less than 680 men
have been naturalized at this Field under this Act.

A system was originated and installed by this office
whereby a record was secured of every alien and man of
foreign parentage in Kelly Field. Every man as a part of
his Trade Test passed through the Intelligence office and
was questioned as to his birth, parentage, loyalty, like or
dislike of the Army, etc., and in many cases petty matters
were straightened out and the man and the Service bene-
fited thereby. There are records of approximately fifteen
thousand men of alien birth or parentage in the files of
the office.

Capt. John J. Gallagher A. S. A. is in charge of the
work of this Department and is ably assisted by Lieut.
Louis A. Felder A. S. M. A.

KELLY FIELD POST OFFICE

The Kelly Field Post Office was established May, 1917,
in two small tents, with a working force of two men, mall
being delivered from Main Post Office by motorcycle. The
lield consisted at that time of three thousand men, but
gradually grew and the Post Office was then moved to
the small building now occupied by the telegraph office.
It was only a short time until these quarters proved in-
adequate and the present office was planned and fitted
with all facilities capable of handling twenty-thousand
men.

Then came the great rush of December, 1917, and
January, February, 1918, when forty thousand recruits
were transferred to Kelly Field. Forty-four clerks were
required to care for the great amount of mail sent to this
field. After due consideration a Branch Military Post
Office was established by the military authorities, with
Captain Brooks in charge. This office was organized
similiar to the General Delivery Division in all post offices,
with the exception that authorized mail-orderlies called
with corrected roster of the men in their respective organi-
zations and received all mail.

The following data will give a fair idea of the amount
of mail that passed through this office: January, 1918,
stamp sales $11,004.59; registers received for delivery
C4.915; money-orders issued 1717, amounting to $40,000,
March was tlie banner month with a stamp sale of
$17,956.09. The average out-going mail, was 35.000 pieces
of letter, 30 sacks of second and third class, and 12
pouches of first class. Incoming mail 315 sacks, 20
pouches first class.

The first trenches "over there" had nothing on Kelly
Field Post Office, working hours being from 7:30 A. M.
until 9 and 11 P. M. every day in the week during the
winter of 1917-18.

From a small unpretentious organization, Kelly Field
Post Office has passed to an independent branch Post
Office maintaining a three-truck delivery, making con-
■..ection with all the principal mail trains entering and
leaving the city nearby.

Mr. J. J. Connelly has been the postmaster in charge.

GENERAL G. H. ESTES AND COLONEL PRATT

PRINCE AXELS VISIT

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HISTORY OF THE FLYING DEPARTMENT

\rrTl\ HEX Kelly Field was first designated by the War
k 1 i f'i''"S fields in this country, the Flying Department
|fc*^l Department in the spring of 1917 as one of the
was unknown, and what is the Flying Department of today
was then nothing but a barren and vast area of mesquite
and brush. This vast area lying to the west of Kelly Field
was cleared away during the summer of 1917. numerous
hangars, shops, buildings and barracks were erected and
about September 15th, 1917, the Flying Department of
Kelly Field became a reality. The terrain of the country
with its broad level plains, the ideal atmospheric conditions,
the wonderfully equipped shops and hangars and facilities
for repairs, all combined to soon make Kelly Field known
throughout the land as one of the greatest, if not the
greatest flying field in the country. The Flying Deparl-
ment at the beginning was designated as Kelly Field No. 2
lo distinquish it from Kelly Field proper, which then as-
sumed the name of Kelly Field No. 1. Later the name
Kelly Field No. 2 was officially changed to the Flying De-
partment, but it is still commonly referred to as Kelly Field
No. 2. Thus came into existence the two great subdivisions
of Kelly Field — the one. a concentration camp, handling
the organization, instruction and supervision of the enlisted
personnel for duty overseas and at other flying fields
throughout the country: the other, a flying field, training
officers and cadets in their elementary instruction for
flying duty overseas, and working under conditions similar
to those that might be experienced on the actual field of
battle. In fact, both fields united formed one of the
nucleuses of the American Air Service.

The Flying Department during the latter part of 1917,
although still in its infancy, started to devote its attention
to the actual training of the flyers, and immediately under-
took to perfect its organization lo handle efficiently and
expeditiously the vast amount of elementary training that
was to be its share in the world war. Its administration was
divided into the following principal sub-di visions; the
Headquarters of the Flying Department, supervising the
activities of the field; the Officer in Charge of Flying,
supervising and handling the actual flying training of the
officers and cadets: the Cadet Wing, directly in control of
the curriculum and preliminary instruction of the cadets;
and the Engineering Department, responsible for the actual
upkeep and care of the planes and motors. Many other
subsidiary departments were created to harmonize and
assist in maintaining the field at its efficient standard —
and all in all the Flying Department was ready always to
fully undertake any mission the War Department might
assign to it.

As the year 1918 began and progressed, the Flying
Department began to display its true stride of efficiency
and speed, and its range of activities advanced by leaps
and bounds. It was a hot bed of activity. The atmosphere

was clouded with planes from daybreak to sunset; cadets
and officers were completing their instruction in record
breaking time; the personnel was changing with rapid
frequency; the workers in the huge shops and hangars were
toiling night and day to keep every plane and motor in
operation; and everyone was striving to the utmost to assist
the country in its hour of need.

The early part of the summer of 1918, with its advent
of good flying weather in the North, caused a temporary
lull in the flying activities of the Flying Department. Many
northern flying fields were established, and the greater
part of the cadets and student officers from the various
Ground Schools throughout the country migrated to the
northern fields. However, the Flying Department still con-
tinued to do a lion's share in the elementary training.
During the summer months plans were being perfected to
more efficiently handle the huge portion of the training
burden that would fall upon the Flying Department again
in the Fall, and when, with the subsequent closing of the
northern fields, the influx of cadets and student officers
would revert back to it.

The Flying Department in the Fall of 1918, was fully
prepared and waiting for the hundreds of cadets and
student officers that would be sent here for training. The
signing of the armistice, however, caused the War Depart-
ment to partially suspend its intensive operations, and the
Flying Department was advised that henceforth it would
continue only at a normal pace until the future destiny of
the Air Service was established.

During the present period of demoblization and re-
organization, it is apparent that the Flying Department
of Kelly Field will remain as a permanent fixture of the
American Air Service, and it is being commonly referred
to by many as the future "West Point of Flying." Many
of the other flying fields throughout the country have been
abandoned for flying purposes, but the Flying Department
still continues to be one of the few flying fields designated
to operate. The cadets and officers of the abandoned flying
fields, and likewise those in the Ground Schools who have
completed their instruction, have been sent to the Flying
Department to finish their instruction if they so desire, and
at the present time it is utilizing all of its facilities to carry
out the plans of the War Department in this respect. Even
though the common enemy has been defeated and active
hostilities have ceased, the Flying Department of Kelly
Field still continues to "carry on."

The officers and men who served here can justly feel
proud of the achievements accomplisheo in the development
of the American Air Service, and can fully realize that it
was only through the combined efforts of every member
of the Flying Department that it was able to reach the
highest pinnacle of success — that of being — one of the
premier flying fields in this country.

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INTERIOR VIEW

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AT THE BAT

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The game was being played on a huge field covering most
of the World. Excitement ran sky high and seaweed low.
Both teams were tied and the world of an audience watche.l
the "unknown" Kelly step to the plate. Infantry and Cavalry
and Artillery covered their bases: England and France had
been struck out. Kelly had been warming the bench, waiting
for an opportunity as a pinch hitter. Now. it had come. He
was batting for the U. S. A. A home run drive would mean
absolute victory. Would he prove equal, all asked?

Kelly was a giant. Furthermore, he was using a bat of
Flying Field and ships. He himself was wiry and strong.
Over fifty thousand red-blooded Americans formed the
corpuscles that furnished excellent blood for his veins, and
fifty thousand others had served and had been by him dis-
carded. His eyes were made of a huge photographic hut and
he could see for miles and miles. His nose was formed of a
giant "Eagle" newspaper which thru the Associated Press
sensed each turn of events and each change of wind. His
ears were made of a great wireless plant, which allowed him
to hear distinctly for a distance of fifteen thousand miles.
His brain consisted of two Colonels, Commanding Officers of

his both parts. A few scattered blades of grass furnished his
eyebrows and the hair that covered his head was made of
countless mesquite. Similarly he was constructed along
tremendous lines, tho altogether in proportion.

Big Wilhelm himself was on the pitcher's mound, and he
looked the part of a fiendish fighter. The umpire Justice, was
fixed in his place and the first ball pitched. This ball con-
sisted of a mass of mockery and jeers at the Air Service of the
Allies. It also contained criticism. Kelly swung hard, but
too low, with the result that the ball fouled. The second ball
was made of propaganda. Kelly aimed better this time and
with a great thrust swung his bat of Flying Field and ships
so strong that the ball was met squarely and driven back
home, far across the seas. So destructive was the blow,
furthermore, that the ball itself was scattered to the four
W'inds and out of it came a great number of Aces who raised
the devil all over Europe. Bsfore the results ended, the Huns
had been driven home in the greatest home drive of any game
ever played. The World looked on amazed, while Infantry
and Cavalry and Artillery scored the runs that spelled
VICTORY for the Allies and the U. S. A.

Back to their home plate they came — as safely
had gone arotind the course — and. midst the deafening
cheers of their supi)orters. America, were carried on
shoulders back to the locker rooms, where the
uniforms of the big game were removed and the pre-
war clothes substituted.

Kelly had stepped to the bat and helped win thu
greatest game of all ages — that for everlasting free-
dom and peace!

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EXTERIOR VIEW

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THE TRUTH ABOUT AVIATION

A tnlpHpiu into its past, and a kno^vsdive into its future

jT ALL happened in 1918. Luckier Air Service men at our
Sialiciii liaii been sent overseas, primed and ready to crush
liill liv wa.v of the clouds. Rut we two were for some
mystic and inexplicable reason retained at Kelly Field. Texas.
U. S. A. And on tliis particular afternoon we had set out for an
altitude record, knowing that the establislinient of records was
our one introductory card to the world public and second in
acliievement only to the blossoming of an Ace.

Ordinary and witliout incident was our steady clinil) uiili] tlie
altimeter registered 35.000 feet. At this point a huge cloud,
the size of Long Island, but without the Sound, rolled lazily
between our ship "Azure Blue" and the Earth "Inky Green."
While waitin.g for this aerial glacier to float past, we decided
to while away the time in stunts; and during one such, and
oddly cnut in the midst of a loop-tlie-looi), Algy. (try companion
and responsible for all that followed) became suddenly ill and
turned the joy-stick over to me. Not realizing that we were
upside down. I took over the helm and kept the ship in its
then position. The rear cockpit in which I sat had no indicators
and £0 it was that I could not su.-pect our existing relationship
to the Earth and Sun. And a few moments later I decided to
drop back to Kelly, nosing the ship into what I thought was
downward direction. The air became rare and our oxygen tank
had to be employed but 1 attributed that to the Rarity Stream
an ancient astronomer had once discovered. I also noted that
the ship would not nose down without the propeller being maintained at 1500 R. P. M. but this too caused no alarm.

The descent seemed painfully long. It must have been ten hours that we were dropping before we finally came upon
hundreds of airgoing craft of all makes and shapes and after successfully dodging these, we alighted on an alarmingly
flat and strange terrain. Surely it was not Texas. Then was it Mexico?

The passing of but a very few- moments saw a curious assembly around our American plane. Algy was quickly
l)rought to and we were then both startled sick with the discovery that the inhabitants of Mars itself were our hosts.
Thru this most extraordinary accident and chance, we had climbed to a height of 500.000 feet from Earth and had then
come under the terrestrial attraction of Mars, an influence similar to the gravity effect of our own planet. In a strange
land, among strange people, the cynosure of a whole new world, given up for dead by our co-flyers at Kelly Field, but
actually A. W. 0. L.. were we two American aviators! But our plight allowed for no lengthy reflection. It was necessary
to at once see the Chief of this new land, and to receive from, him the honors and glory becoming guests from another
World. Accordingly, we elbowed our way thru surging crowds of curious people quickly gathered from all directions
at the announcement that strangers had dropped down into their own world. To us there was nothing mysterious or
heathen about the dress, dwellings or buildings of this new- populace. The same industry and hubbub of our own modern
city was surprisingly duplicated here. And oddly enuf. the same dialect was in use, a condition which allow-ed us to readily
become acclimated and progress with our introduction.

It was not necessary to employ an advance agent or guide. Rumor had with lightning rapidity made the rounds
w-lth the annotincement that two Aiuericans were to call on the President of the land and the path to his suite then
became to us unmistakable. It was necessary but to follow in the narrow lane left open by these astonished and in-
terested natives and in a few moments a magnificent structure that proved the National Capital appeared in the fore-
ground. And on the massive steps that led to the entrance stood the Presidential Party and many members of Congress.
Astonishment alone dimmed the brightness of our reception for the first few moments, but as quickly as the
notables of the land became aware that we were not impostors but had thru genuine chance made intercourse between
two worlds possible, our entertainment assumed royal proportions. Quickly flashed about were invitations to a mam-
moth reception at the Executive's Palace to be given the next evening, to be followed by almost daily banquets and meet-
ings— ail in honor of the two newly-famed Kelly aviators. Of
course we but slowly began to realize that we were farther from
home than an> inortal ever had been, and an occasional breath-
ing spell would cause us to ask ourselves: "Shall we ever get
back to the States and our own?"

Naturally our first day was spent in but answering questions.
Dozens of newspaper men lighted our cigarettes and kept us
filling their press columns faster than any machine gun ever
devised could fill the air with shot. This rapid-fire questioning
made quick end of our knowledge about our own world and
we next became eager listeners about all matters Marsonian.
Being interested primarily in aeronautics, this subject became the
one topic of the day. particularly when we were told that aviation
w-as there over four hundred years old and had reached a near
perfection. And from an aged cloud-dweller, whose ancestry for
generations past had lived and died in the air. we learned this
most wonderful story about the development of the aeroplane
on that planet.

Like the aeronautical pioneers in our own little world, these
new-found people had many early and tragic misfortunes in the
development of this science. The first ship there constructed w-as
a clumsy affair and ended its career and that of its owner on a
rocky pasture. By degrees, however, the various improvements
allowing for lightness in weight and a minimum of air resistance
brought about a successful, powerful two-passenger plane. Then
came the multi-motor type and the huge passenger and freight-
carrying types that spelled perfection in the latest and most
wonderful science of history. Until at the present time Aero-
nautics on that planet has reached such maximum of development
as will attain in our land in. say. the year 2250 A. D.

To begin with, travel by air is in Mars universal. The young
and the old, the superstitious and the bold, the business man

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and the tourist — all use the airplane. One reason is no doubt that there are no railroads for passenger-earring, and long
distances can therefore be covered only by way of the "Milky Way" turnpike. For years the once-time railroads have
been turned to the hauling of heavy freight only, this condition allowing cities to be spared terminals and smoke within
their limits.

Instead of taking a subway or bus to an immense railroad terminal, the traveler steps into a huge elevator, equipped
with a gas bag and held in proper course by a cable. In a few moments he is whisked to an altitude of five thousand
feet, next entering onto an immense landing platform, likeuise held in place over the city by a cable.

Terminal in Mars

This platform is really the depot and here it is that all ships land and "take off." These landing platforms serve
a double purpose. To begin with, they allow air.ship travelers to be landed directly over large cities and the employ-
ment of large city lots for landing stations is therefore avoided. Secondly, by the arrangement of all landing stations at
this height, the tremendous vibrations and wear and tear that would result in dropping on the ground are spared.
Furthermore, a ship loaded with one hundred or more passengers need not exert tremendous energy when "taking off."
in order to again climb into the air and continue on its journey. By this arrangement, the ship travels at one uniform
height and thus maintains altitude as well as a saving of time and speed.

Aeroplanes are on this planet elaborately appointed. Because of longdistance travel, the interior of the metal-frame
ship (of course stream-line in every detail) is equipped with cabins, lounging rooms, dining hall, an upper
deck, a wireless plant, and practically every comfort that our own steamship offers, including the protection against sea-
sickness. One unique attachment is an observatory on the upper deck, allowing for study of the popular subject astronomy
while en route.

Unlike the early planes, the perfected ship possesses such a minimum of air resistance that a speed of 200 miles an
hour is quite ordinary. By the elimination of wires, the use of but four interplane struts, and a device which allows the
entire undercarriage to fold up under the fuselage, a miximum of speed is had. The searchlights and other such attach-
ments are also stream-line. And finally, the multi-motor type is used, but with one propeller and numerous blades.

The most remarkable feature of perfected aviation is its comparative safety. A passenger thinks of possible danger
less often than does our own average automobile driver. Certainly the risk here is less than in ocean travel.

The reason is obvious. The traveler understands that the ship cannot turn turtle and that it will not drop suddenly.
if either of the two pilots is awake and on the job. For at the sign of slightest trouble, the pilot releases from the upper
wings two huge parachutes which open and maintain the ship in a floating position. A wireless call immediately brings
aid and the rescuer then assists or tows the ship to the next landing platform. Should the trouble be scarcity of "gas. one
of the many tank ships that p'y the air routes soon brings a supply. And he the trouble in the motor, the release of a
folding scaffold al'ows the mechanic to repair the motor while the plane peacefully floats in the ether. And when

the trouble is remedied, the scaffold is folded back; the
self-starter brought into play; the parachutes returned to
their recesses; and the trip continued.

Of course, there are traffic rules for the air lines and
a good supply of traffic ships to enforce these rules. During
inclement weather, protection thru horns and signals is
had, and collisions thereby avoided. Thus in every possible
manner the safety of the airplane and its human freight is
guaranteed.

Aside from the traveling public, all mail and the bulk
of the light freight are transported by plane. Low rates
are by this means possible because of the absence of ex-
pensive repairs of roadbed and equipment. Economically
and socially, the airplane in the planet Mars has become
a permanent and a most vital factor in the progress of Its
civilization. And emulating our world-neighbor in the
advance of this latest science, it is only a matter of fifty
years or so when all of us here shall travel by plane. At
least the majority of our present generation may yet see
the day when the railroad train becomes obsolete. And
our next generation will probably make actual, regular
airplane intercourse with Mars and the other known
planets.

Landing Platforms

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MAN'S GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS

THE CONQUERING OF THE AIR

Up, up, up into God's vast blue; out out, out into illimitable space; now above the clouds, where the sun bids you
welcome; nosing her down again for one more peep at old mother earth; straight ahead for a few miles, only to try once
more the latest stunt in acrobatics, with ever the thunderous roar of the motor beating like some uncanny creature crying
out for new worlds to conquer — surely the question is truthfully asked, "Where in all the world is a game like this?"

And yet the newest of sciences is only in its infancy; in fact, it could be said without fear of contradiction its
birth is only now taking place. What of the future, you ask? Gentle reader, your attention is directed to the following
statement from William Greer, one of America's foremost aeronautical engineers, whose vision leads you into worlds un-
seen:

"They shall mount up with wings as eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint."

Speed! To go on, to go swiftly, to be free, this is the dream, that has brought us wings. To surmount barriers,
to break bonds, to go yonder, to reach the promised land, to arrive — is the dream that takes us forward, the impluse
that lifts the race.

Forward, from the dim, unfathomable past, man has come thru his desire to find the better way, the easier way,
the quicker way, conquering and a conqueror be has come.

Far back, interminably far, the first raft and then the dugout overcame the barrier of the wide river and crossed
the water to the off shore island. Then the hungering for the easier way, for speed, and the sails were set and tier on
tier the oarsmen rowed in the galleys.

But the race was waking and the dreamers dreaming dreams. Peering into the magic mirror of the mind, seeing
the way a little farther. Watt developed the steam engine, Fulton put it on the w-ater and the ocean palaces have appeared
— palaces beyond the wildest dreams of kings, palaces that cross the seas, swiftly and free, indifferent to storms.

And on the land, man, always restless and impatient, with eager spirit, looking for the better way, seeking for
speed — and wishing to be yonder, wanting instantly to be there — the Arab bred swift horses and kings had their camels
trained for speed to carry them faster and farther.

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But the dreamers dreamed; Stephenson saw the railways and they appeared. After the locomotive, the light steam
engine and the gas comljustion engine emerged from the dream of speed — the "horseless carriage" was a fact. Within the
memory of those alive today the ox wagons were months crossing the continent which speed, with the automobile or
motorcycle over ordinary roads now crosses in days. Faster, freer and more speed, the dream.

And yet with all his speed, Man's feet were heavy, he was still bound to the surface of the earth, he must have
the open water for his ships, and on the land he must have roads and trails to travel. He was not yet free. Always the
birds swept free above him with their ceaseless invitation to (rttdom and speed and with their proof it could be done.

Men floated in balloons — hot air or bubbles of gas— masters of gravity for a time, but slaves to the currents of the
air. helpless before the caprices of the wind.

Not free, still unsatisfied, the Dreamers dreamed and the quiet, clearvisioned Langley came. Building in spite
of ridicule, he cleared the trail to the last frontier, opened the way to the sky country — at last the "Passage to India", the
"Northwest Pas.sage," the dream and inspiration of the Intrepid explorers of the past, more than fulfilled — he opened
the way to every sea and to every land, thru the limitless spaces of the air.

The Wright boys, in their little shop at Dayton, dreaming and building, were making history beyond belief of
men who walk and work and follow, for they proved that the patient Langley was not mistaken. And then came these
rapid years; the ten just past! Eiffel working, planning, proving in his te.?ting laboratories, the Germans catching step
and going on improving on his methods and. in due time, steady, safe old England putting more than $50,000,000 into
bettering the best that had been done.

Building the birds that were to have the souls of men to guide them, they worked and prepared the way to the
heights that lie above the highest mountains. These Dreamers were putting men into the sky, they were freeing the
Skymen.

Not one lone Dreamer now! The art accepted by the world, many minds were dreaming the careful, accurate dreams
of lighter engines, more powerful and reliable engines, larger and more rugged planes. No longer the solitary watchers
looking, but many keen and confident eyes turned toward the sky. knowing the ships of the air must appear. They came!

The commercial future of the airplane lies in the evolution of a practical method of building a cheap and sturdy
structure — one that is not delicate, dangerous and costly. The airplane for the people must be strong, safe and durable and
it must be of reasonable cost. There must be no adjustments in the structure; it must be as simple as the automobile and
as easy to maintain.

The Dreamers have already sighted such an airplane and the world will see it very soon. This new, practical air-
plane that is at hand will have no adjustments, it will be integral, it will be easy to repair when damaged, it will be
lighter, stronger than today, it will be cheap to build, it will be m< lai:

We had the wooden wagon and now we have the steel truck and the pleasure vehicles; we built our ships of wood
and now the ships of steel are everywhere on the seas; railway and .street cars were built of wood and now the metal cars
are standard. The metal airplane is the answer to the prayer for a practical plane. Suddenly, as the Monitor appeared
at Hampton Roads, and put an end to the wooden battleship, so will the metal airplane come.

Built over the roofs of the largest cities will be landing and leaving stations. The landing stages may be like great
flat-crowned hats with wide brims, the slopes of the sides of the dome-shaped crowns being almost the stalling angle of the
ordinary airplane. At these landing stations will be hangars into which the planes may go — for the metal airplane will
fold its wings.

Into these stations the birds will flock and from the rising stages the planes will go. The hangars will be built
with reference to the landing and rising platforms, the two stages will be almost contiguous, but sufficiently separated
for perfect safety in the coming and going planes. All the landing stations will have sound signals, light and smoke
signals to guide the approaching planes by day or night and direct them in all kinds of weather.

With the arrival of the metal plane the possibility of trans-oceanic flight becomes easier. Planes that will have no
wires and no struts can be made that will have greater speed and wider range of flight than anything possible with
the present structure.

It is probable that the speed of the express passenger planes may be 200 miles per hour and that they may
leave Newport, Rhode Island, in the evening and land at Galway, Ireland, the next day in the afternoon.

The size that these planes will ultimately be built is as much of a guess as the size of the trans-Atlantic passenger
ships has been. If they are 200 feet spread of wing — and this is a good practical size for first trial — these long distance
airplanes will be able to carry 100,000 pounds gross. This means that planes may now be built that can readily carry
100 passengers, and carry them in comfort similar to the best railways for eighteen to twenty hours without landing.

There is something in the physical contact of the vastness of the upper spaces, which one finds on the highest
mountains, that can be felt but hardly expressed in words — an isolation and yet a nearness, hinting of something beyond
the experiences of ordinary life in the valley.

There is that in all of us that reaches out and upwards, something that longs with deep desire for peace, for
the fearless, the free, the unbounded. Those who have been privileged to feel the glory of a perfect flight above the
clouds at dawn or twilight need no proof; they have felt the Limitless, they have known the Eternal.

Frontiers are no more. There are no "boundary lines" in the air. National spirit becomes Universal Spirit as the
airplane lifts men from the earth and helps to fuse the race into the complete unity that has always enfolded them, a one
ness and an identity that distance has prevented man from realizing until now. Now the airplane makes all nations
near and the accomplishment of the welfare of all men a common purpose.

"They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings as eagles,"

It is done!

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Capi. B. M. CANE

llAJOR J. E. ROSSELL was
the first Engineer Officer
in Kelly No. 2, with Lieut.
C. E. Cotting as Assistant.
Major Rossell. who was a very
efficient officer, was later trans-
ferred to Gerstner Field, Lake
Charles. La. and his successor,
-Major H. R. Harmon, J. M. A.
carried on the work which
Major Rossell had started, and
when he had things well under
control he was ordered to Ft.
Worth, Texas, as Officer in
Charge of Flying. Major Dren-
nen, who succeeded Major Har-
mon, made some changes in the
Engineering Department, in
staff as well as equipment. Major S. M. Decker relieved
Major Drennen as Engineer Officer on March 31st. In his
administration, due to the increased efficiency and the
superior training of the enlisted personnel in the Engineer
Department, it was possible to shorten the hours of labor
somewhat and to eliminate night work.

Considerable welfare and athletic work was instituted
under Major Decker, which reached its climax in the En-
gineer Department picnic at Medina Lake on May 26th.
This picnic was a reward to the men for achieving a re-
cord unequalled at any other field in the United States,
and was a mark of appreciation to the mechanics of the
Engineering Department who made possible the total of
1032 flying hours for one day.

Lieut. Cane, who was at that time Chief Assistant En-
gineer Officer to Major Decker, was made Engineer Offi-
cer, June 1918 as Major Decker was ordered to command
the Flying Field at Montgomery, Ala. August 29. Lieut.
Cane was promoted to Captain, and at this time passed his
flying tests and was made a Reserve Military Aviator.

Under Captain Cane's leadership the various rough
spots in the Engineering organization were smoothed out
and complete co-operation of all officers and enlisted men
established. Many things, too numerous to enumerate,
were put into use by him, all of which have tended to put
Kelly Field second to none as a Flying School.

One great outstanding feature was the fact that the dif-
fer-int shops were so handled that they could efficiently
operate with about sixty per cent green men. This made

Kelly Field always a source from which Washington could
draw expert airplane and motor mechanics for service over-
seas without disrupting the organization of the field.

Executive ability, as well as mechanical, is one of the
chief things necessary in running a department such as
this, and in Captain Cane the field had a rare example of
an officer combining both these qualities, the admin-
istrative end of the department being no small part of the
organization.

Directly under the Engineer Officer is Headquarters
office, which must handle the general routine business of
the whole organization, and is responsible for keeping the
entire department running smoothly. In this the Engineer
Officer was assisted by the Assistant School Engineer Of-
ficer.; Captain C. F. Wheeler has held this position since
Captain Cane became head of the Department. He came
into the department in January. 1918. and has reached his
position of Assistant Engineer Officer thru the various
stages of the organization because of progressive ability.

Another branch of the Administrative end is the Re-
cord Office. In this office is kept from day to day a com-
plete record of the flying hours of each ship and motor,
gasoline and oil consumption, together with a system of
recording all labor and materials which go to the main-
tenance and upkeep of the airplane. Each day this office
prepares and sends in to Washington a telegram consist-
ing of data which, when compiled in Washington from all
the different fields thruout the country, gives a com-
plete record of the daily activities of all fields. The records
of this office constitute a complete history of every plane
and motor that has ever been flown on Kelly Field, and
this history is kept up daily by a corps of clerks who handle
and keep up to date about forty-five different forms pre-
scribed for all flying fields in the country.

There is also a complete Drafting Room connected
with Headquarters, which employs expert mechanical ard
architectural draftsmen. The Drafting Room has compiled
complete surveys of Kelly Field and the surrounding coun-
try, and has mapped the same and laid out routes for cross-
country flying which are of inestimable value. One map
in particular, which was a detail of the surrounding coun-
try within a radius of one hundred miles, is an engineering
feat of great value to the Government. In this office arc
also kept complete drawings of all the jigs and special
machinery and tools which have been made up on the
field, and which have greatly lessened the work of main-
taining airplanes and motors. For a great many months

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ENGINEKUINCi DEPAUT.MKNT

Lieut. H. C. McGregor has been in charge of the Kccord
Office and the Drafting i{oom. and has executed his duties
with a great deal of care and ability.

The Kngiiieer Property Office is also another branch
of the Head(|uarters work of the Engineering Department.
and this, under Lieut. Uoydon Vcsburg. has handled the
millions of dollars worth of property in the Department
with amazing success. This enormous amount of property
necessitates a complete record, and inventories of all mater-
ials are being kept so that every article signed for by the
Engineer Officer can be easily located and accounted for.

There is also another activity under the Engineer
Officer, that of the Typewriter Repair, which, tho small.
has given excellent service to the whole field for many
months past, and has saved the Oovernment thousands of
dollars in typewriters.

.About November 1st Captain Cane left Kelly Field
temr)orarily, and during his absence Captain Wheeler acted
as Engineer Officer. The latter came to the Department,
having been commissioned a 1st Lieutenant at the Training
Camp at Fort Niagara. He, in civil life, was a manufac-
turer of piston rings for motors. On October 5th he was
promoted to the rank of Captain, and on January 1st ap-
pointed penuanent School Engineer Officer; Captain Cane
having been relieved in order that he might return to his
civil occupation, in Rochester, New York. Captain Cane
has the honor of holding the command of Chief Engineer
Officer for ovrr six months, this being 4 months larger
than any other Engineer Offiocr has done in the history
of the field.

MOTOK KOPAIU DIVISION

Going back to the day.s when the Engineer Depart-
ment was first organized on November 1st, 1917 at Kelly
No. 2. the Machine and Motor Shops were in charge of
Lieut. Cane. The Motor Shop could only handle eleven or
twelve motors a week, which was all the shop was equipped
to care for as designed and laid out by Washington, to take
care of the flying at this Field. As this equipment woul(i
only take care of 120 flying hours a day and 600 cadets
was the minimum number to be trained, if the cadets were
to receive one hour per day it would be necessary to en
large the motor shop eight times its capacity.

In .January the shops were turning out twenty motors
per week. In March the production was increased to
ninety-five motors per week and it was in this month
that the Flying Department established the record' of the
world for flying hours per day on one field — 1032 hours.
This, of course, meant that at that number of flying hours
the Flying Department would use eighteen rebuit motors
a day. This increase in production of rebuilt motors call
ed for a large increase of the personnel of this Division,
and' Lieut. Crandall, Lieut. Stanley and Lieut. Hussell were
assigned as Assistants to Lieut. Cane.

The Test Stands were at this time increased to eight.
The test was under the management of Lieut. Hussell, who
was a former employee of the Curtiss Motor Co. and a very
efficient Officer. About April 1st Major Decker was made
Engineer Officer with Lieut. Cane Chief Assistant and
Lieut. Crandall in charge of the division. Lieut. Faust
was at this time in charge of the Machine Shop during the
day shift; Lieut. Chas. Martin being in charge at night,
it being necessary to use a night shift in the Machinf
Shop on account of the great amount of work on hand. In

June. July and August a great many jigs and fixtures were
made in the .Machine Shop allowing the work to be com-
pleted much faster, and about the first of .'\ugusl, the night
shift was abandoned and Lieut. .Martin placed in charge
of the Motor Overhaul. In Siplember Lieut. Hussril
was transferred elsewhere and Lieut. Coyne assigned
to the Overhaul and Test, witii Litul. Holmlund in
charge of the Machine Shop. During August and Sep-
tember so many men were drafted from the shop that
radical changes were necessary in order to keep up produc
tion. so the Progressive System of operation was put into
effect. In this way the production necessary to keep the
maximum number of ships in commission was accompi..,..-
cd. Much trouble was caused during the summer by not
being able to get repair parts. This was remedied, how
ever, by having patterns made and by casting the parts
in a small foundry which had been installed.

The proper jigs for these parts were made in the Ma-
chine Shop and the smaller motor parts, such as Rocker
Arms, Cam Sliaft Bearing.?, and the like were made in
quantities and nearly as fast as they could be made in
.Motor Factories. Small steel and brass parts were marie
in the Machine Shop as well as a great airplane fittings
for which blanking and finishing dies were made. Also
fixtures and tools were made for putting new valve seats
in cylinders by mean.s of which about 507c of the cylinders.
wliicli had, before this, been discarded, were saved. Many
other time and labor saving tools were made at this time,
both for the machine and motor shops. Fixtures were also
made for saving wrist pins by which eighty or ninty per
cent of worn wrist pins were saved.

Late in September, Lieut. Crandall was promoted to
Captain and on October 1.5th was placed on temporary duty
elsewhere, leaving Lieut. Coyne in charge of the Division
with Lieut. Holmlund in cliarge of the Machine Shop. Diir
in.g this time the production was cut down considerably,
3.5 motors a week being the maximum. The chief cause
was the transfer of experienced men elsewhere and the
bringing in of new men whose knowledge of motors con-
sisted of eight weeks at a motor school. These condi-
tions necessitated a change in order to increase produc-
tion. With the assistance of Mr. Hoskins of Washington,
the chan,ge was made. The progressive system in the shop
was changed' in the Assembly Department. The men in
this Department assembled their own motor complete. In
the change the assembly was divided up and each man
would assemble a certain part of the motor. The man Is
held at this work of assembling one part for two weeks,
then he is moved to the next step, until finally he has
been graduated in all the steps of assembling motors. This
system has proven fairly satisfactory in the line of [irodvic-
tion.

About October, Lieut. L. S. Crane was assigned to the
Motor Shop as assistant to Lieut. Coyne. He continued to
carry on the work already begun. The salvage depart-
ment was installed about this time, and gives the motor
shop the apportunity to salvage parts of condemned motors
that are very much needed. On November 1st, Lieut.
Coyne was ordered elsewhere temporarily, and during his
absence. Lieut. Crane was in charge, without any assistants
except Non-commissioned Officers. The work of the shop
continued along the same lines. On December 1st, Lieut.
Coyne returned and took charge until the return on De-
cember 9th of Captain Crandall.

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EN(iINKKI{ING DEPAKTMKNT

In connection with the Motor and Macliine Shop art
five smaller rtepartnunts, all in charge of Non-Commission-
ed Officers. These Departments are: Welding and Briiz-
ing Department, Blacksmith Department, Heat Treatment
Department, Sheet Metal Work Department and Vulcaniz
ing and Tire Repair Department.

There are about 20 Non-Coms. in this division that
deserve special mention and all were recomended for com-
missions. They may rest assured that they have not been
forgotten as their team work and cooperation as well a.-i
faithful service were appreciated by every officer In the
Engineering Department as well as by their country.

The men in this Department are nearly all high class
workmen, owing to the fact that so many different kinds
of work arc done here. The work consists of repairing and
rebuilding fuselages, radiators, watches, clocks, compasses,
gas and oil gauges, air speedometers, landing gears, oil
lines, gas lines, and also all struts made on the field are
copper-tipped in this Department. Furthermore, the suc-
cessful repair of altimeter.? has been accomplished as well
as that of the distance type thermometers and tachometers
by apparatus specially designed for this work.

Linen ('wvered Surface Shops

THE AIRPLANE DIVISION

In the early days of Kelly Field this Division was
known as the Experimental and Repair Department. Its
personnel consisted of two officers: Lieut. Bagnell, and
Lieut. R. D. Wilson, and thirty-eight enlisted men.

All the work of the Division was carried on in one
Building, excepting wing repairs and the covering of wings,
which was not attempted until after December 4, 1917.
Then the Departments were removed to their present loca
lion. It was then called the Airplane Division and divided
into several sub-departments: the Linen Covered Surface
Shop; the Erecting and Repair Department, the Final As-
sembly Shops, and the Wrecking Department.

The officers who have been in charge of this Division
since its organization are: Lieut. Bagnell, Lieut. H. K. B.
Davis, Lieut. Lowell H. Smith, Lieut. Harry Weddington,
Mr. T. Mathieu, and Lieut. R. T. Robison.

All work necessary for the construction and mainten-
ance of airplanes Is carried on in this Division. In fact
it is possible to assemble a complete Curtiss JN4 plane in
this Division from parts manufactured on Kelly Field.

The Fnselage and Instrument licpair Shops

When the Airplane Division was organized a building
was selected for the Fuselage and Wire Shops. Sergtaul
1st Class B. A. Angel was placed in charge, and Lieut.
W. E. Conway was the first commissioned officer.

There were eighty-six fuselages in the Department at
the time Lieut. J. M. Loeblein was assigned and produc-
tion was being seriously interferred with by the large
amount of work required to align a fuselage, but this was
soon overcome by constructing a table top of three-ply
laminated wood. With this last arrangement a fuselage
can now be aligned in about one hour and twenty minutes.
Lieut. Loeblein was transferred to the Wrecking and Order
Department and was succeeded by Lieut. C. G. McCarn.
The Landing Gear Department was removed from the
Woodworking Department, and Lieut. McCarn constructed
a room for the Instrument Repair Shop, which was moved
from the Engineering Building to the Fuselage and Repair
Shops. About the first of Septetnber Lieut. McCarn was
assigned to the Field and Hangar and was succeeded by
Lieut. A. E. Goode, who remained in charge until November
15, when he was ordered elsewhere, and Lieut. McGregor
was assigned as Officer in Charge.

In the early days of this Division these shops occupied
two buildings. Sergeant Ray A. Kyes was in charge from
December 1917 to May 1918. The first commissioned of-
ficer was Lieut. C. G. Thayer, who was succeeded by Lieut.
S. W. Bushnell who served about four months as Officer
in Charge. In Sept. he was transferred to St. Paul. Minn.,
in connection with the E, M. T. D. and Lieut. Laurence
Hills was placed in charge and still retains this office.

Krerling and Repair Deparlmenl

One building is occupied by the Erecting and Repair
Department. Sergeant Swan was first in charge and served
for about six months in this capacity when Lieut. 0. C.
Francis was appointed Officer in Charge. He was followed
by Lieuts. Porter, C. G. McCarn. Conway, Shoemaker, Weid-
mann, Owen, G. R. Parry, and Highley, the latter in charge
at the present time.

It is in this shop that the work of preliminary assembly
is carried on. Wings are received from the Linen Covered
Surface Shops and fuselages from the Fuselage and Instru-
ment Repair Shop. All parts are fitted and carefully as-
sembled by crews of expert workmen. In addition to this
a great deal of work known as general overhaul, is done
on ships that have been turned in from the line which,
in the opinion of the inspector at the hangar, do i;0t re-
quire realignment of the fuselage and recovering of the
aerotoils. After the ship has received a thoro inspection
it is turned over to the Final Assembly Shops. About
fifty men are on the roster and as high as five ships have
been completed in this Department in one day. ^| i

Final Assembly Shops

What is now known as the Final Assembly Shops was
known in the old days as the Receiving and Testing Divi-
sion. Lieut. Bagnell was the first officer in charge and
v>as followed by Lieut. Green. Lieut. Hamlin, Liet. Robi
son. Lieut. Griffee and Lieut. Cooper.

The Department started with three hangars and 'at
present occupies seven hangars. The Wrecking Depart-
ment formerly in charge of Lieut. Shoemaker occupies one
hangar. The duties of this Department are to remove
wrecks, inspect all ships turned in from the Field and
Hangar Division, to pull all motors, and also determine
the amount of work and the Department in which it is
to be done.

All wires and side pans for the entire field are made
in hangar 8. The work in the Final Assembly Shops cm-
sists of installing molors and rigging planes. This is the

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most important department in the Division, owing to the
fact that the ships are flown after leaving this shop. The
responsibility of the officers and men in this Department is
greater than that of any other. AH the work done by the
other Departments must be inspected by these men and
they must be experts in the work tliat has previously been
done. It therefore, goes without saying, that the officers
and men selected for this work are the best that can be
obtained.

TESTING AND INSPECTING STAGE

The growth of the Testing and Inspecting Stage from
a small one-man affair to the present state reads like a
fairy tale.

In the beginning all the work done by the Department
was to fly the new ships as they were brought into the
field and set up, and also the repaired ships, of which
there were only a few. Under the present organization,
the Officer in Charge of the Department, Lieut. E. W.
Franklin, with Lieuts. L. Phillips, W. B. Harwood, W. P,
Kite, T. H. Highley and J. H. Cooper as Assistants, has to
pass on the flying condition of every ship that is used in
the Flying Department. AH ships on the field are inspect
ed and tested at regular intervals, and when in his opinion
they are not in perfect flying condition, they are ordered
to be sent to the Airplane Division for general overhaul.
When minor repairs are made by the crews of the ships,
the work is inspected and the ship is given a thoro test
before it can be used again by the Flying Department.
Altho the ships have been overhauled by the most skill-
ed workmen, it is a rare thing when one is in good flying
condition without having several changes made in the
aligning.

To be a Tester, a man must be an expert flyer of de-
cided mechanical ability, he must have a highly developed
sense of feeling the action of a ship; must be well versed
in the theory and construction of airplanes, and understand
the principles of aeronautical engineering.

The work of a Tester is full of thrills and excitment
because he never knows what to expect of a new ship. They
are much like a wild horse; very unruly and sometimes
hard to tame. When he takes one of these ships up he
never knows just when, where or how it is coming down.
A black and white streamer is carried on the rudder so
that if the ship becomes very unruly all other ships wifl
know that it is a ship being tested and will give it the
right of way.

Major Geo. E. Stratemeyer was the first Tester, and
flew over 100 hours testing. Major Reynolds relieved him.
Sh.rtly after a civilian flyer. Hr. Holterman. relieved Major
Reynolds and was in charge of the Department until Feb-
ruary. 1918. when he was ordered elsewhere. Then Mr.
Mathieu took charge and was assisted by civilian flyer
Philip D. Rader, formerly of the Royal Flying Corps, Mr.
Doolittle, formerly of the Lafayette Escadrille, Lieut. David
G. Bruton and Lieut. George N. Belser.

In May, 1918, Mr. Mathieu was relieved and put in
charge of the Airplane Division. Lieut. David D. Brulon
was then put in charge of the stage and assisted by

Lieut. Wm. White, Lieut. T. J. Lenihan and Cadet A. H.
Heermance. who had been a Tester for the Curtiss factory.
Lieut. Bruton was in charge of the stage until July, wlien
he was ordered elsewhere.

Lieutenant T. J. Lenihan was then made Officer in
Charge of the Stage, and was assisted by Lieuts. E. W.
Franklin, W. B. Harwood, J. H. Cooper, T. H. Highley, W.
F. Buck and Cadet A. H. Heermance. Lieut. Lenihan re-
mained in charge of the Department until October the 11th,
when he was ordered overseas.

Lieut. E. W. Franklin then took charge of the Depart-
ment and his present staff includes Lieuts. W. B. Har-
wood. W. P. Kite, T. H. Highley, L. L, Phillips and J. H.
Cooper.

THE FIELD AND HANGAR DIVISION

The Field and Hangar Division is responsible for the
maintenance and minor repairs of ships from the time
they are assembled until they are turned over to the Air-
planes Division for overhaul. This, of course, includes the
instruction of personnel, maintenance of supply bases,
cleaning of ships, and adjustments on motors necessary
for their efficient operation.

Lieut. Becker was the First Officer in charge, and
posstssed excellent ideas in regard to organization. It was
aliout this time that Colonel Brant, who was then Com-
manding Officer of Kelly Field No. 2, gave the order for a
general re-organization of the Field and Hangar Division.

At this time, there were about 800 men assigned to this
Division from fourteen different squadrons. The men were
all directly under the control of the officer in charge of
Field and Hangars, and the crew men troubleshooters and
inspectors of each stage were scattered over all the Field.
Six organizations were designed as service squadrons.
Each squadron was assigned three hangars and approxim-
ately 18 ships, flying on two stages. There were about 12
stages on the Field at this time. The personnel of each
stage was left intact in the reorganization and all the
transfers to the service squadrons from other organizations
were made without interference in the flying schedules.
By the time the re-organization was completed, it was
found that nearly every man in the Field had been moved
to another organization.

The primary object in this re-organization was to have
each service squadron leave the Field intact when ordered
overseas and it was expected that the training it received
at this Field would equip and qualify the men for im-
mediate overseas work. The Commanding Officer of each
service squadron was also made the Engineer Officer of
the stages it operated, thus automatically lifting the direct
responsibility of the work on each stage from the officer
in charge of Field and Hangars; and making the Engineer
Officer of the squadron responsible to the officer in charge
of Field and Hangars, for all of the operations handled in
his stages. This system continued in operation to the sign-
ing of the Armtsiice and has undoubtedly proved a very
efficient way to handle the personnel of a two-unit Field.

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

WOODWORKING DEPARTMENT

In the early days of Kelly Field the Woodworking
Department was started in connection with the experi-
mental and repair building at Kelly Field No. 1. The per-
sonnel consisted of six men, with M. S. E. Randall in
charge. This was in the administration of Lieut. Bagnell
and the enlisted men were from the 110th Aero Repair
Squadron.

In October, 1917, the woodworking branch was moved
to Kelly No. 2, made a separate department, and placed
under the supervision of Lieut. Goodnow, who had as his
assistant Sgt. Biglow, a reliable man. experienced in wood-
working. In December of the same year Lieut. Edwards
was placed in charge of the department. With much ad-
ditional machinery and an increase in the personnel, rapid
strides were made to put the shop in a position to handle
the production of all wooden parts for ships on this field.
Lieut. Edwards made a special study of the use of jigs,
which facilitated production in large quantities.

Even at this early stage of the Kelly Field organiza-
tion, propeller making, which has since become a very im-
portant section of the Woodworking Department, was be-
gun. Previously, this was unheard of as a field work not
only in the United States, but even in the allied countries
of Europe. During the summer months poplar propellers
were used, and due to the extreme heat they proved very
satisfactory. These sticks are now known as the "Kelly
Field Propellers." Since that time rapid strides have been
made in the manufacture of propellers and at present
they are being made for both Hispano-Suiza and Liberty
Motors. Segt. Lytle, who is now in charge of this depart-
ment, has given a great deal of attention to the making
of these propellers, which are gaining a reputation in the
Southern Department. Corporal Peoples also deserves much
credit for the skilled workmanship that has added much
to the name of this propeller. Propeller making is not
easy, as it requires skilled workmanship as well as some
knowledge of the texture of wood. The rough lumber is
first dressed and then kiln dried to the right moisture
content, which adds to the life and strenght of every
propeller. Glueing the laminations necessitates quick and
accurate work, but of all the propellers that have been
made here not one has opened in a glue joint. Much of
this credit belongs to Private Williams, one of the oldest
men in the shop and a most energetic and versatile worker.

Aside from the propeller department the shop is divid-
ed into sub-departments, which make all wood parts neces-
sary for use on ships of this field. Lieut. Edwards organ-
ized things so that parts were made and kept In stock.
This enabled the Airplane Division to draw on the Wood-
working Department for complete wooden parts just as
they could be purchased from manufacturers, and made un-
necessary any further shipments of wooden members to
this field by the Bureau of .\ircraft Production.

ENGINEERING OFFICERS

CAPTAIN B. M. CANE

Commissioned 1st Lieut, in Signal Reserve Corps,
Aviation Section, Aug. 15, 1917. Assigned to Kelly Field
Aug. 21, 1917, made Asst. Engineer Officer in Charge of
Motor and Machine Shops Nov. 25, 1917. June 20th, 1918
made Chief Engineer Officer. Reserve Military Aviator
August, 1918, and promoted to Captain August 1st, 1918.

CAPTAIN WHEELER

Was a member of "I" Troop, 1st Cavalry, N. G. N. Y.
from May, 1912 to June 1914. Entered 2nd Provisional Tr.
Regiment, Ft. Niagara, N. Y. on Aug. 27th, 1917 and was
commissioned 1st Lieut. Nov. 27, 1917. Reported to Kelly
Field, Texas, Dec. 12, 1917. Graduated from Ground Schooi
Jan. 12, 1918, and Januarv' 11 assigned to the 110th Aero
Squadron. January 22 assigned to the Engineering Depart-
ment. Prcrmoted to Captain September 27, 1918.

CAPTAIN CRANDALL

Member of Co. K, 3rd N. Y. Volunteer Inf. from May
1st, 1898 to Dec. 9th, 1898, and two years member of Co.
K. 3rd Reg. N. Y. N. G. from 1898 to 1901. Entered the
Training Camp at Fort Niagara, N. Y., on August 22nd
1917, Commissioned 1st Lieutenant November 27th, 1917.
Ordered to Kelly Field on March 23 and assigned to the
Engineering Dept.

LIEUT. RULE

Enlisted September 19, 1917. Pvt. 1st class A. S. S.
E. R. C; entered the School of Military Aeronautics at
Austin, Texas. October 15. 1917 and was graduated De-
cember 8, 1917. Was transferred and reported to Kelly
Field December 10, 1917. and completed the R. M. A. Courst=
January 26, 1918. Was commissioned 2nd lieut. on Feb.
8. 1918. and assigned to School for Instructors. On March
oth. 1918. was injured in a tall and incapacitated from
further flying ducy. Was assigned as Assistant Officer in
Charge Field and Hangar Division in the Engineering
Department on August 24th.

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Fir/Al ASSEMliVt^

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MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

Capi. ELLSWORTH

IHE Maintenance Depart-
ment is one of the most
necepsary Departments,
nnt only of the Flying Dept. but
of all institutions. Therefore, in
a place as large and vigorous
as the Flying Department, Kelly
Field, Texas, the Maintenance
Dept. is bound to be a live and
busy part thereof.

The Maintenance Dept. is the
heart, without which the Insti-
tution would absolutely die. The
buildings must be kejit in re-
pair; the roads, walks, sewers,
watermains, electric lines, — in
fact every artery of the institu-
tion must be kept in repair, alive and moving.

The new military camps all over the U. S. were buill
in a hurry with the least possible delay, which meant that
the Maintenance would be proportionately greater than it
would have been h;id time permitted a more substantial
construction.

The buildings were hastily constructed and then filled
to more than capacity and given the maximum strain.
Thus it was that a carpenter force had to be organized and
kept at work repairing the weak places which give way.
This was no small task. Imagine one force of Carpenters
keeping in repair and doing the necessary new construction
of a city of fotir thousand live, wide-a-wak". hard working
men, working night and day to their full capacities. Not
only did they have to keep up repairs, but had to have
their own little mill in which they make all the furniture,
chairs, tables, office desks, cabinets, chests, every article
necessary for the benefit and help of those working in the
buildings — no small amount of work. This Carpenter
work was headed by Sergt. H. D. Parker, who was very ably
assisted by a carpenter force of from twenty-five to some-
times thirtyfive first class skilled men.

The Machine Shops, the Woodworking Shops, the
Foundries, — even the Sewing Machines in the wing surface
shops were all run by electric motors. These had to be
kept running night and day, because the men on the other
side were fighting night and day and we had to keep
them supplied and backed up night and day.

The Electrical Department had at its head Sergt.
Harry Lehniger, who gathered around him a crew of elec-
tricians whose abilities could never be questioned, — men

who worked faithfully, many times at the top of some cold,
wet, icy pole in a forty mile wind, and other times under
tlie hot roof of a Imilding exposed to hot rays of a Texas
Simimer Sun.

With all the buildings of this City of Army-workers
there must be some protection from fire; the i)eople must
have water, and an up-to-date waterworks System was in-
stalled. With Sergt. 1st class W. H. Casiday at the head of
a cotnpetcnl and faithful crew of skilled men, the Water
works Dept. has always been maintained with an enviable
record.

Where there is a water system there is always a sewer
system, and where there is either or both systems there
must be a Plumber or Plumbers. A city of this size had
to have a Plumbing Dept. — that was a plumbing Dept. and
during these war times there was no time for the usual
lihimbers' slowness, with several trips back to the shop
for sometliing forgotten.

It took a man with the army title of M. E. to handle
this Dept. and M. E. Chas. A. Enos was the man selected.

It would be a sin to have all this fine city built up
with a consistent style of architecture and no paint, there-
fore all buildings were painted and had to be kept painted.
Sergt. Edgin Hall, with that true imaginative artistic
ability born only to true artists, is the man put at the head
of a crew of men who proved to be just such men as Uncle
Sam wanted.

A city belonging to Uncle Sam must be sanitary. That
means everything. There must be no depressions in the
roads, no mud holes on the grounds, the entire territory
in and around must be kept clean. Cans for trash and
garbage and that garbage and trash kept cleaned up and
burned. Wood and coal must be placed at all buildings
needing fuel and must be keep in neat bins or piles. This
is known as police work in an army camp, and the man
in charge of this work must have the ability to handle
men, many men of all classes.

Some of the men in the Police Department must be
skilled in road construction, some skilled in incinerating,
and some in the beautifying of the Parkways. This Dept.
is one difficult job but Sgt. 1st Class G. A. Lusby main-
tained it well.

People must eat at all times of the year and in the
winter time they must keep warm. It takes wood to keep
the fire going and for a city of this size it takes plenty of
it. For one man to saw and split from fifteen to twenty

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MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

cords of wood a day seems impossible. Nor can one man
do that much without help, but when the Department found
Corporal C. L. Brinson to handle the wood saws and the
crew to help him there was no need to trj' any other man.
He surely has filled the bill with great credit to himself.

In order to keep these various branches of the Main-
tenance Dept. supplied with their needs, it was compulsory
to maintain a supply and warehouse, where a large and
valuable stock of all kinds of material was kept. A man
of unquestionable honor, integrity and ability had to be
chosen. It fell to the lot of Sergt. Willard Stauffer to
handle this position, and he is still at it.

The Maintenance Dept. had to have a Headquarters,
and like all Depts. of this magnitude and importance it
takes an office force to run It. In the beginning there were
many office men; some commissioned officers, some non-
coms and some stenographers, but there proved to be one
man who was a live wire, and it was soon found that the
whole Dept. could be run with this one clerk to assist the
Officers in Charge.

Just like a Sergt. Major is to a Squadron so is this clerk
to the Maintenance Dept. The Officers in Charge put their
full dependence upon Sergt. H. A. Russell, and he handles
the Maintenance Department to such a degree of satisfac-
tion that the Dept. won't let him go home when he wants
to go.

Captain F. Van P. Ellsworth, who has been the Main-
tenance Officer since May 7th, 1918 succeeding Capt. Toms,
has been relieved from duty to be discharged from the

Service that he might return to his Civil profession, that
of Civil Engineer, and is succeeded by 1st Lieut. Chas. P.
Skerap, who will remain in the regular service, and who
has had many years experience in this line of work.

ROSTEB OF UAINTENAirCrE DEPT.

F. Van P. Ellsworth, Capt. A. S. A., Chas P. Skemp, 1st.
L,leut. A. S. M. A., Edward Schumaker, 1st Lieut. U. S. G.,
U. S. A.. H. D. Parker, Sergt. X. C. O. in charge of Carpenters,
Chas. A. Enos. M. E. N. C. O. in charge of Plumbers, G. A.
Lusby, Sgt. 1st. class N. C. O. in charge of Provost Work,
Willard Stauffer, Sgt. N. C. O. In charge of Warehouse. Edwin
Hall. Sgt. N. C. O. in charge of Painters, Harry Lehniger, Sgt.
N. C. O. in charge of Electricians, W. H. Casiday. Sgt. 1st class
N. C. O. in charge of Pump House (Water Station), H. A.
Russell, Sgt. N. C. O. in charge of Maintenance Office. C. L.
Brunson, Cpl. N'. C. O. in charge of Wood Saws.

Provost Detail — Chfr. J. E. Bond, Sgt. Glen Pringle, Chfr.
1st. class T. R. Thompson. Stock Clerk — Chauffeur H. H.
Ratcliffe. Corpenters — Pvt. O. B. Leverson, Cpl. G. M. Cran-
uall. Pvt. R. K. Bloy. Pvt. L. L. Little, Pvt. 1st. class Thos.
Doherty, Cpl. John Kater. Cpl. R. Baker, Pvt. G. Herman.
Cpl. R. C. Hadl.i-y. Sgt. J. A. Johnson. Pvt. J. E. Soldwedel, Pvt.
H. E. Johnson. Painters — Sgt. Edwin Hall, Cpl. A. E. Cronk.
Electricians — P\ t. 1st. class S. M. Divers, Chfr. Ray E. Lynn.
Pvt. Frank Fitzler. Pvt. R. H. McDonald, Chfr. Robt. Toole.
Pvt. C. T. Hager. PlDmbers — Pvt. E. George. Pvt. H. E. Flet-
cher. Pvt. Alex Clark, Pvt. C. J. White, Pvt. F. D. Williford.
I'vt. 1st CI. H. Olsen. Pvt. A. B. Olsen. Water Station — Cpl.
W. H. Becker. Sgt. A. B. Doolan. Pvt. E. U. Rose. In Charge
Janitor Porce — Pvt. 1st class J. T. Johnson. Bricklayer —
Pvt. J. B. Kellv.

THE WIND VANE

A wind vane which can be seen from any angle at a
great distance has been installed on the top of the water
i;ink in Kelly Field No. 2. It was designed and installed
by Capt. F. Van P. Ellsworth, Maintenance Officer.

The direction of the wind as shown by this vane is also
electrically recorded in the office of the Officer in Charge
of Flying, as is also the velocity of the wind. A U. S. Gov-
ernment anem meter is used for this purpose, and is also
located on the top of the tank.

The landing signal will be painted white, which, hav-
ing as a back ground the red roof of the hangar, will make
it r'~inly visible at a height of several thousand feet.

An Improved Incinerator

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K^ElLr FIEtD IN ^PRIL /INO NOVeMBeR

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EFFICIENCY PLUS CONSERVATION

THE LUBRICATION DEPARTMENT AT KELLY FIELD A REMARKABLE EXAMPLE

mX ORDER to maintain a hish standard of efficiency
in the Inbrication of aeroplanes, a department was
organized in Washington, D. C. known in military
circles as the Lubrication Department. Douglas L. Keys,
as Lubrication Engineer, and Ralph A. dinger, as Oil In-
spector, were assigned to the field April 1. 1918. They, with
the aid of John H. Frey, ALS.E., and L. W. Arbogast! Sgt.,
1st Class, soon built up a department which has acheiveC
great success in its work.

The flying field has been supplied with oil, grease and
gasoline, as have also the outlying fields, used by the Flying'
Department of this field. Appro.ximately 7500 gallons of
aeroplane gasoline. 2100 gallons, of commercial gasoline,
300 gallons of aeroplane oil, 150 gallons of auto oil and
50 pounds of grease daily have been issued by this De-
partment from April 1st to the present date. This means
an outlay of practically .f3000 daily.

To comply with our government's wishes, and help
save the world for democracy, we have developed a system
of oil reclamation, by w"hich means the same oil may be
used an indefinite number of times.

The first thing necessary in getting this oil back for
reclamation was. of course, getting it out of the planes
and back to the Oil House. Each plane was entirely
emptied of oil at the end of every 8 hours flying, and this
dirty oil placed in containers in the hangars. A detail of
men from this Department took a truck and picked up
this oil serveral times a week, bringing it to the Oil House,
where it was later placed in the reclaimers.

In reclaiming used oil taken from the crank cases of
aeronautical motors, it is necessary to first remove the
gasoline which contaminates the oil. and which has de-
stroyed its original viscosity. It is also necessary to
remove the fine particles of carbon, metal and water which
the oil holds in suspension. When this is thoroughly
done it will be found that the oil can be restored so that
it will again have all the original characteristics. As a
matter of fact, block tests have shown that reclaimed oil
deposits less carbon in the engine than does new oil of

the same brand. It seems that there are certain con-
stituents of oil which form carbon deposits and after be-
ing once run in an engine, some of these constituents
are removed from the oil so that when it is used again
these carbon formations are absent.

The idea is quite prevalent among mechanics and
pilots that oil becomes "worn out," and that is the reason
why, up to the present time, the oil has been thrown
away after a few hours use. As a mater of fact there is
no such thing as oil being "worn out." The oil does ac-
cumulate the impurities mentioned above, which render It
unfit for long continued use. but if these are all removed,
the reclaimed oil is every bit as good as new oil. Thes"
facts have been carefully ascertained by the Lubrication
Department by careful experiments on reclaimed oil in
the laboratory, on the engine test blocks and in actual
flights.

The reclamation of the oil in itself is a wonderful
thing, but there is another side we had to consider at the
same time, that being a saving of money. Approximately
three-fourths of all the oil issued was returned to the
Oil House to be reclaimed. In the process of reclamation
80 7^ of the dirty oil was recovered, and when this was
sent out. it again came back, so that some of the oil was
used and reclaimed several times over. A total money
saving alone, from the time this department began oper-
ations, to the present time, has reached the sum of from
$18,000 to $20,000. This, in times such as we have been
passing through, has more than repaid the Government for
any costs incurred at the Jjeginning of this great work.

The necessity of such a saving, even in time of peace,
has been brought forcibly to our notice, and the Govern-
ment had decided to retain this department, in connection
with future operations of both army and navy.

Even though the resources of our great and glorious
country seem to be unlimited, yet the last two years have
been the means of bringing home to us in a most forcible
manner, the fact that efficiency and conservation, working
hand in hand, spell success, in every line of work.

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KELLY FIELD CONSTRUCTS MACHINE IN 230 HOURS

.\P:\V aeroplane ready for flight can be con-
structed in 230 working hours in the shops of Kelly
Field Flying Department,

The immensity of the repair and rebuilding facilities of
the Kelly Field Flying Department shops is staggering to
the mind of the uninitiated and few officers and men of
Kelly Field have a full realization of the work done there.

With the exception of the steel wire and pure linen
cloth, everp niece and part of an aeroplane can be made
at Kelly Field, even to the delicate carburetor for an aero-
plane motor. New machines could be built but the work
of the Engineer Department is confined to repairing and
reconstructing.

REPAIRS.
A damaged ship is hauled to the wrecking and order
department where it is completely dismantled. If there
is any salvage, it is sent to the shop that does that portion
of the work. The motor, for instance, is sent to the motor
shop, and any other part of the machine to what ever
shop is equipped to handle the special repairs that need
attention. There is always a large supply of parts on hand.
From the assembly the plane is sent to the testing and
final inspectin,g department and here it is again gone over
to make sure that nothing has been forgotten. When it
leaves this department, it is again ready for service and
as the life of one pilot is worth many times the cost of all
the machines in the service, care it taken that nothing is
overlooked.

KELLY FIELD RADIO STATION

On June 12th, 191S, orders received from the uttice
of the Chief Signal Officer in Washington officially estab-
lishing the Kelly Field Raoio Station were received. The
station was erected and maintained by the Radio Depart-
ment of the Cadet Wing School, and was located in the
School building. It has been in operation ever since and
has proved of signal benefit and convenience to all depart-
ments of the Field.

A long wave-receiving cabinet set was employed and
two operators were kept constantly on duty, day and night.
""Much experimental work was done at this station which
served to greatly increase its range of operation. Audion
amplifiers were used to great advantage and many long-
distance records of receiving were made and surpassed.

The principal use to which the station was put consist-
ed of receiving messages from Ft. Sam Houston. Head-
quarters of the Southern Department, and from the vari-
ous other Government stations throughout the country.
.■\lso press bulletins were received every night and these,
with the daily weather reports were furnished to the vari-
ous dpartments in the Field. The Kelly Field Eagle was
also furnished news.

The station proved of value also in communicating
with disabled Radio Ships, forced to land at some remote
point. Oftimes by this means they were located and
furnished help in a much shorter period of time than would
have been otherwise possible.

Both undamped and spark stations could be heard
with the set used and many Trans-Atlantic stations alons
the East Coast were copied every night, notable among
Iheni being the stations at New Brunswick. N. J., Arling-
ton. Va., and Annapolis, Md. These stations were heard
nightly communicating with Lyons, France, and Rome,

Italy. The station at New Brunswick, N. J. was heard
communicating with Nauen, Germany, even long before the
news of the signing of the armistice reached Kelly Field.
The equipment used was what is known as the Long-Wavs
type, having a variable wave length of from one to fifteen
thousand meters, and is one of the finest Cabinet sets in
use by the U. S. Government.

The station personnel is as follows: — Chief Operator;
Herbert G. Ro.xley: Asst. Operators; Herbert Cunningham,
Geo. S. Wilson, Andrew W. Joy. and Robert W. Downes
Lieut. Philip B. Somerby, Radio Officer for Kelly Field, is
in charge.

Radio Ship

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' OLPTIMe

SHOWINb PATICnl JRAtliFOtfTEO

KELLY'S HOSPITAL SHIP

MX .MAY 1918 Major Decker conceived the idea of
convtrtinf; a Curtiss R4 airplane into a hospital
ship, and worli was begun immediately. The fuselage
was changed so that there was only one cockpit and the
turtleback was hinged' on so that it could be easily
thrown back just like the lid of a trunk. A stretcher ar-
rangement was made to fit in under the turtleback and
the patient who was to be carried could be safely strap-
ped in.

There are several advantages to be gained by having
such a plane on the field. It is always easier to locate a
wreck from the air than it is from the ground, and then
Jhere is the advantage of getting medical assistance to

the injured man quickor. Furthermore, he can be brought
to the hospital in much less time than if an ambulance were
to be employed.

The hospital ship uses a 200 HP Curtiss motor and
it will develop a speed of 100 miles per hour. All the
work of converting the original ship into an aerial am-
bulance was done in the Airplane Division. The ship had
to be completely rebuit, and let it be said for the men
who did the work that they accomplished a harder task
than building a complete ship.

The testing department, under the direction of Lt.
E. W. Franklin, keeps this ship in flying condition and it
Is always ready for use.

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PHOTOGRAPHIC SECTION

Photo Hut Field Mess

MOXG the various dtpartnients on Kelly Field which
df.^erve special mention must be included the Photo-

I graphic Section, or what is officially known as Aerial

Section No. 39. This department is located in a little build-
ing commonly termed the "Photo Hut." located in an ob-
scure position just in the rear of the Cadet Wing School,
Flying Department.

As far as the Kelly Field activities of this section are
concerned, it may be said that it is constantly kept busy
photographing and printing views and portraits of build-
ings and persons both in the Flying Department and in
Kelly No. 1. The department is frequently called upon
to do like work for Camp Travis. Brooks Field. Camp
Stanley. Camp John Wise and Fort Sam Houston.

But in the broader scope of its work, its men are here
trained to take photographs from airplanes in flight, show-
ing accurately the country over which they fly. Thousands
of pictures are taken and from these is constructed an im-
mense map of the terrain covered. The country withiii
several hundred miles of San Antonio in each direction
has been photographed, more than 100.000 exposures hav-
ing been made. The department also recently made mov-
ing pictures of stunt and formation flying under the direc-
tion of an expert from the Committee on Public Informa-
tion, of Washington, and these "movies" will be shown in
all the large cities and towns over the country. The pic-
lures from which maps are made are usually photographed
from a height of from 7.000 to 10.000 feet. They are made
on 4x5 inch plates and after being developed and printed
are enlarged to twice this size. These maps are used by
pilots of aircraft flying over strange country and are also

preserved among the permanent records of the United
States Geographical Survey, in Washington.

When these maps are to be made the members of the
department leave the Field with their motor lorry and
trailer and follow the course of the plane doing the photo-
graphing. This lorry is thoroughly equipped to perform
every function of a photographic department, from the
actual photographing to the final turning out of a com-
pleted photo. The members of the department boast that
they can turn out a completed photo eight minutes after
;hey receive the film. This lorry outfit is also equipped to
provide quarters and living accommodations for the men
in charge. They carry their own provisions and do their
own cooking and in fact live during the entire trip in their
lorry and trailer The outfit provides Its own electricity,
but also has an acetylene plant for use during emergency.

Lieut. Joseph H. O'Connell. former Head Instructor in
Map Interpretation at Cornell University, is in charge of
this little band of photographic workers, and their effi-
ciency and ability is attested by the fact that only a few
months ago several of the contingent were sent to France
to co-operate with the American Expeditionary Forces.

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NONCOMMISSIONED FLYEKS OF KELLY FIELD

"Halfway." the home of Kelly Field's pigeon unit, is
properly located in the Flying Department, and attracts
considerable attention from strangers and those whose
duties compel them to pass the loft on the way to the
main entrance, especially when the birds are compelkd
to remain on the wing. This takes place twice daily,
while the loft is being cleaned, and usually lasts about
fifty minutes. Extraordinary care of the health of the

birds is taken and everything possible is done to safeguard
them fpom disease and attacks from winged enemies.

The loft is under the command of First Lieut. Q. C.
I'ough. pigeon officer. Private C. F. Pine is in charge of
the winged messengers, the remaining members of the
personnel consisting of Cha\if. First Class Louis F. .John-
son. Pvts. J. F. Sims, H. G. Pfaff, M. K. McLellan and
W. .\. Squier.

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FIRST AIR SERVICE BAND

^MIRE LEWIS was a band leader in .McKinney,
Texas, at the time war was declared, and through
Capt. J. A. Benton of the Fourth Texas Infantry
became acquainted with the fact that this regiment had
no band and immediately began negotiations with the
Adjutant General to furnish one complete. Every man
of the McKinney band, was, at this time, ready to go to
the defense of his country, but on account of the delay cc
casioned by Military Red Tape it was a month and a halt
before a recruiting officer was finally sent to McKinney
to enlist the band. By this time all excepting seven had
decided to wait for the draft. These seven men signed up
and were sent to San Antonio for enlistment. After the
usual difficulties encountered in a recruit camp they were
equipped with the necessities of a solaier and sent to their
regiment which was then stationed at Brownsville, Texas.

At Brownsville they found three musicians already in
the regiment thus making a ten piece band. They had no
music except half a dozen popular songs and as many
marches. However, Colonel C. W. Nimon, the regimental
commander, not being a musician, ordered the band to
play for an officers' dance immediately after the instru-
ments were issued. The dance progressed as well as could
be expected under the existing circumstances. About the
time the repertoire was finished fate took a hand and
the lights went out for the night.

They were stationed in Brownsville for one week and
the first battalion was moved tt San Benito, a city of
about 5.000 population, 20 miles up the kiO Grande. Here
the regimental duties were assumed in earnest, this samp
music being used for Reveille — march. Guard-mount,
Parade. Dance, and Concert for fully a month before any
other could be obtained. Finally when enlistments became
heavy they were fortunate enough to recruit the band to
something like fifteen men. However, they were handi-
capped because of the shortage of men in headquarters
company and the band did all the K. P, and fatigue for
the company which made it next to impossible to have any
success with rehearsals. After laboring under these diffi-
culties and accomplishing practically nothing the band was
ordered back to Brownsville during the latter part ot

August for a period of thirty days for duty with the second
battalion, commanded by Major Lloyd E. Hill. Here ..ue
band had only musical duties to perform and could play
and rehearse to their hearts' content.

The first of October found them back at San Benito
with the same difficulties to contend with as before. This
lasted until October 12, when the regiment entrained for
Ft. Worth, Texas, to become a part of the itjcn division. In
the organization of this division two of the old regiments
were consolidated to make one of war strength. As lae
bands at that time were allowed only 2s men, and the
regiment with which this one was consolidated had a full
band, it fell to the lot of the Fourth Texas Band to be
assigned to the depot brigade.

In the depot brigade the mess conditions and quarters
were not of the best and much could be written of the
discomforts endured. On December 23, they received orders
to report to the commanding officer of Kelly Field; arrived
there about 4 A. M. Xmas day, and were assigned to the
rookie lines as no one seemed to know what else to do
with them. Finally they were assigned to the Flying De-
partment.

The work in Kelly Field, taken as a whole, has been
the most pleasant encountered in their very checkered
career, and although each and every member of the ban*!
feels a keen disappointment in not having been allowed to
go to France, they have a very great satisfaction in the
knowledge that they are members of the first and only
authorized band in the Air Service of the U. S. Army.

List of the Commanding Officers of "The First Air
Service Band."

Lieut. S. F. Stone, Lieut. J. I. Lawrence, Lieut. Carl
E. Newman. Lieut. T. R. McCracken.

Much credit for the success of the band is due to the
leadership of Sgt. A. Frankel. Sgt. Fi-ankel secured his
training at the N, Y, Institute of Musical Art. and at the
Imperial Conservatory at Vienna. He later acted as Director
and Violinist at the State Hospital, Riga, Russia, and was
associated with the Russian Symphony Orchestra.

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GUARD DETACHMENT, FLYING DEPT.

HE GUARD of the Flying Department Kelly Field
was organized on or about January 1, 1918. Major
Heard was then Commanding Officer of the Field,
and he assigned 2nd Lieut. G. W. McLean as Guard Officer.
Kelly Field No. 2 at this time was under construction, and
therefore many posts were maintained. Lieut. McLean
proved to be a very efficient officer by soon whipping
into sliape a competent organization out of men who had
only been in service about two months, and most of them
mechanics.

On April 18, 1918. Lieut. McLean was relieved by
Lieut. Edward Schumacher. Men from all squadrons in
the Field were assigned to guard duty, until the 243rd
Squadron located at this field. This Squadron took over
the entire Guard, which at this time covered twenty-three
posts, manned by forty-nine privates, six corporals, and
three sergeants; Sgt. Grove acting as Sergeant Major,
and Sgt. G. A. Lusby and Sgt. Frank Erskine as duty
Sergeants. This Guard furnished the snappiest guard
mounts ever held in Kelly Field.

After eighty days of the hardest and most tedious
duties a soldier has to perform the 243rd Squadron was
relieved of this duty. All members of this Squadron can
well be proud of their record, as they were a fine Organi-
zation and performed their duties in a very efficient and
military manner. The 243rd men were relieved when it
was ordered that on August 2nd, the 115th Squadron
would relieve them of guard. The 243rd Squadron was
then ordered to the various duties of the Flying Depart-
ment.

The 115th Squadron started their new duties with a
spirit equal to that of the 243rd. The same posts were
maintained, and although Guard Duty was something new

for the men. they wore soon e.xecuting their new duties
in a creditable manner. Many of the men of the 115th will
never forget Sergeant Groves (slogan) "Press down on
the Butt." Sergeant Grove was commissioned 1st Lieul.
in the United States Guard, and left for his new duties
on August 15, 1918.

Lieut. Schumacher was relieved on August Sth. by 2nd
Lieut. R. S. Nason. On August 17th, the 115th was re-
lieved and a permanent Guard detachment formed from
all Squadrons on the Field. Sergeant Frank Erskine was
assigned as Sgt. Major and Sgts. Tisserand. Kick, and
Horton as duty Sergeants. Lieut. W. S. Blakeley. Jr.. was
then assigned as Guard Officer.

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SQUADRON "A"-THE ACTIVE AVIATORS

FTERWARD the Flying School Detachment Squadron
"A." the 2nci Aero Squadron was the second to be

1 organized in the United States Army, as noted by

its. numerical designation. It was crganized November 15th,
1915. at San Diego. California, where the only Aviation
School at that time was located, and it was from this
school that the squadron selected most of its members. The
rest of the members were taken from the 1st Aero Squadron,
then the only completely equipped squadron in the country.
U wa.s the policy of the Aviation School at San Diego, Cal..
to completely train and equip a squadron before ^^nding it
into the field, because at that date, under
peace conditions, time w'as not such an im-
portant factor and men were selected for
the school with great care, largely from
other branches of the service. The military
and civi'ian instructors at the Aviation
School were mm cf national and inlfr-
national reputation. The original 2nd Aero
Squadr.in ccrsisted of six officers (Flying)
and thirty-nine enlisted men (Mechanics).
Two officers and ten enlisted men were
taken from the 1st Aero Squadron, then
stationed at the School of Fire. Fort Sili.
Oklahoma, and four officers and twenty-nine
enlisted men being taken from the Aviation
School at San Diego, Cal. The officers were
highly skilled pilots and each enlisted man
was an expert mechanic in his line. Som°
thing noteworthy of the Squadron's enlisted
personnel is that only three men out of
thirty-nine were serving on their first enliotment in the
Regular Army, and not a man with less than two years
service.

The Squadron after bein.g organized left the United
States for the Philippine Islands on January 5th, 1916, and
arriving in Manila on February 4th of that year, was
stationed at Ft. Mills, Corregidor Island, P. I. While there
the Squadron did splendid work.

Tliis work continued until the Squadron was ordered
back to the States, several months after war was declared
Kgainst Germany, and on the 15th day of October, 1917, the
i:oys of the 2nd Aero sailed from Manila, arriving at San

Francisco on Nov. 17th. Immediately they set out for Kelly
Field, Texas, reaching the latter city five days later. Here
u number of men were transferred and sent to new fields
(hat were being established throughout the country, serving
as experienced backbones in their personnel. Call Field
al Witchita Falls. Tex., took an exceptionally heavy toll of
ihe Squadron's experienced men. and after about a month of
indecision on the part of Washington, the organization
was sent to Kelly Field. No. 2. This was indeed bad news
as the men expected to be sent overseas from Kelly No. 1,
and knew that by this last move, they would be held here
indefinitely. The Squadron was assigned as
a Service Squadron, assembling JN 4 D Type
Curtis Aeroplanes. When assembled, one of
the crews from the organization would be
selected to care for same and would have
them flying 20 minutes after taking charge
of them. A few months elapsed, and the
men were so busy that they had little time to
worry about their stay at Kelly Field, when
suddenly various squadrons began to be
ordered overseas. Immediately the men of
the 2nd Aero wanted to take advantage of
tliis opportunity, and began bombarding
headquarters with requests to be transferred
to the various outgoing squadrons. Some
of the members were fortunate enough to
secure their transfers, while others were
told that it would not be long before the old
2nd would be sailing the high seas for
France.
In the early part of July. 1918. certain changes were
made in Field. The 2nd Squadron was assigned to the "Ad-
vanced Cross Country" and "Acrobatic" stages, and at this
point had its men relieved from all other stages. About the
middle of July. 1918. an order came that put the 2nd Aero
Squadron completely out of existence, stating that the name
would tie changed to KELLY FIELD SQUADRON "A."

To form some idea of the service which the old 2nd Aero
has given to Kelly Field, as well as various other fields
throughout the country it may be stated that there remain
only six of the charter members who left San Diego, Cal..
to make up its organization, and eighteen men who sailed

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SQUADRON "A"

from Manila with the Squadron. Fifteen men from the
fcquaclron have received commissions since war was declared
on Germany, and about ten more of the members would
have been commissioned had' the war lasted a short time
longer.

The tollowing Officers have commanded the 2nd Aero
Squadron and Squadron "A" in the order in w'hich they
are named:

Major Wm. Lay Patterson. Major Martin F. Scanlon. 1st
Lieut. James C. Farie. 2nd Lieut. Willjur D. Tupper, 1st Lieut.
John F. Mclnnes, 2nci Lieut. William C. King. 1st Lieut.
William L. Shaffer, 1st Lieut. George M. Palmer, 1st Lieut.
Earl McDonald. 2nd Lieut. Lewis L. IBowen.

BOSTEB

Master Electricians — l>rice. 1 Kuvcr. Franl<el. Abraham.
Robinson. Clem. Serg'eants First Class — Hunt, Heber H.,
Caldwell, Cecil, Nelson, James G., Peterson, Amos, Styers,
Bevley C, Siewert, Herman, McConville, John C. Brugler,
Herbert, Kleinsehmidt, Nic, Lovington, Theodore T., Hud-
son, Hawley T., Grant. Joe. Julius. Albert W. Sergeants —
Hultgren, Edward E., Probasco, John H.. Jeffreys, Willis
B., Frederick, Clarence W., Obenshain, George R.. Cooper.
Cherry T.. Nolan. William K.. DeCante. Jules. Sheridan.
William. Dunning. Milo B.. Rafferty, BYancis R., Maclnnes.
Neil. Hewitt, Robert W., Huston, Elwyn D., Hart, Franli B.
Corporals — Crowe, Albert W., Kilpatrick. Adam A.. Hart.
Frank W.. Coleman, William H.. Taddeini. Frank. Brand.
Clifford G., Kauffman, Stephen. Chauffeurs First Class —
Andrews, John. Henriksen. Albert H.. Rowland. Edward M..
Hinton, Howard, Tucker, Sam. Chauffeurs — Carlson. Hild-
ing, Cavanaugh, James V., Decker. Leon E.. Franklin, Cas-
well G.. Hadland. Irwin. Huffman. Ray L., Madison, Mart
W.. McWilliams. Melvin. Jones. Fred. Neesen. Robert E..
Schneider. Frederick. Sheldon. Robert R.. Sirran. Earl J..
Washbm-n. Bayard H.. Willhite. James L. Cooks — I'.utler.
Walter J.. Comber, Albert W.. Hadley. Curtis H. Privates
First Class — Amey, Victor, Aylward, William R. Blonigred.
U'ulifii v., Bloy, Robert K., Bogert, Harold R., Corder,
Jesse F., Crocker, Ivan B., Davis, John W.. Donolioe, William

F., Fo.x, Floyd J.. Gervais. Walter D.. .Gelty. Don H.. Hill.
James E.. Kehne, Carlton R. Privates — Abernathy. George
J.. Alger. Lawrence R.. Baker. Rus.sell, Baker, Henry M..
Barrera. Miguel. Barton. Roy W.. Barta, Joe J., Beaubien,
Walter A., Bishop, Paul H., Blubaugh, Walter E.. Bierig,
Carl W.. Bosse, William F.. Brennon, Richard H., Bretz.
Charles M.. Bridge, Willard E.. Briggemann, Henry F.,
Brooks, Willis, Burks, William A., Bush, George W..
Bullard, Loa A., Canon, Leonard E.. Carey. David J.. Car-
penter, Phillip B., Carrier, Ralph E., Case, Edgar L., Cassel-
berry, Vernon H., Cavins. John H.. Chapman, Cecil C, Chap-
pell. Selh S., Chatham. James H.. Childress. Jefferson D.,
Clark. Ira G., Clark, Thomas J., Clennin. Emile F.. Clink-
scales, Jamie T., Coates, William M., Cole. Charley B., Cole-
man, Oscar H.. Crary. Walter L.. Deane, Alfred C. Detty,
George W., Diers, Charles B.. Ebert, August H., Finney,
Charles H., Gough, Harvey H., Grell, Theodore F.. Hill,
John W., Hoff, Rulolph B., Hovden, Carl J.. Isenberg, Dave
M.. James. John F., Johnson, John B., Kane. Eddie. Kempf.
William A., Lane, Joseph D.. Lipscliitz, Gabriel, McGraw,
William M. McCall, Claude A., McCarty. Claude E., Mc-
Kenzie, Franklin B., Metcalf, Vernon. Mickelson, Jens F.,
Nagle, James R., Naylor, Joe E., Nielsen, Niels C, Nuckolls,
Ellis v.. O'Hara, Furman T., Oler, Ralph G., Paine, Oren F..
Petty, Lee R.. Potts. Guy O.. Preston, Guy W., Quinton.
Joseph A.. Radford. Charles P., Rankin, Edd S., Ray. Arthur
.\., Roberson, Volney H., Roberts, Ashley S. J.. Rollow.
Floyd G.. Rollow. Vernon E., Roths, Thomas F., Ruth,
Walter H., Stenvig. Lennex S., Warner, Charles H., West-
fall. Ralph. Wisnewski. Ignatius G. Wilson, Burton G.

Lieut. LEWIS L. BOWEN

Enlisted October. 1917. Entered Ground School. Illinois
University. December Sth. 1917. Graduated February Itith.
191S. Arrived in Kelly Field. March 4th. 191S. Completed
R. M. A. course May 20th. 1918. Assigned to Squadron "A"
as Commanding Officer on November 11th. 1918.

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SQUADRON "B"-AS BUSY AS ITS NAME IMPLIES

Composed of Sturdy and Virile Young Men, this Squadron Made Marked Strides

Since Its Organization

USILY from North, East, South and West they came,
keen of eye and mentally alert, eager and willing ti;
"do their bit," filled to overflowing with an enthii
siasm that knew no bounds, the favorite remark overheard
from day to day being "Let's Go!" And well they might
voice their hearts, for as time wore on many of the old
organization — the 115th — had been transferred to parts un-
known. And yet be it said to their credit
that not once during the long grind did
the spirit that brought them to Kelly Field
fail them. Composed of all grades of the
average American youth, this squadron
boasted of as varied a lot of skilled work-
men as could be found within the confines
of any flying field in America. It mattered
little, whether in "kack" or denim, on parade
or walking to and from their daily labors.
the one thought uppermost In their minds
was "Heads Up!"

On hot summer days, when the sun played
havoc with the rookies, the more burdened
ones would be found offering words of en-
couragement and cheer until at last the
green men also became accustomed to the
smile of Old Sol, and the perspiration that
rolled from their youthful faces bothered
them no more. Occasionally, however, wh?n
the mail would bring tidings of the loved ones at home
it was apparent in their faces for the moment, and a look
of sadness would creep over their countenances, only to
be displaced by a broad grin when some squadronite would
happen by with the remark. "Look at the ears on him" or
"How do you get that way?"

Now, however, all that is changed. The war is over.
Peace has come at last, and those brave young men who
offered their lives that liberty might not perish have settled
oown to await the magic word "Home." Bright, cheery
faces respond to the stern command "Attention 1" and the
elastic step of the right guide is quickened all the more
by his followers, so eager are they to play out the game to
the last call. And in future years, when gray hairs will
have replaced those smart, military haircuts, it will be

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witli no feeling of remorse when their minds wander back
Id the days spent in the Flyin.g Department of Kelly Field.
The experience of life spent in tents is something to
which any man can refer with a feeling of pride, for it
takes more than the ordinary man can stand to face
cheerfully all kinds of weather, to say nothing of making
up one's own bunk with a tidiness and uniformity that
many a dainty maid would do well to
emulate, and nothing of the strict in-
spections which followed each day, especial-
ly the weekly preparation for the general
inspection. A sigh of relief usually follow-
ed the weekly inspections and happy was
the man who could boast of no confinement
or the more unwelcome K. P. as a reminder
of carelessness.

"Say, old boy," it was often said of one
to another, "how about it?" "About what?"
his comrade would retort. "Ah: come
across: you know what I mean." And then
the two in question would begin a discussion
as to the proper way in which to display
their clothes which usually lasted until the
welcome notes of the bugle sounded "Soupee,
soupee, soup," when all would repair to the
mess hall to make demands on the cooks
for a well-earned portion of "chow." But
after Sunday's dinner came thoughts of something more
agreeable than mere discussions, and then it was that the
ladies came into their own judging from the loads of
hmnan freight that boarded the various service cars to
lown. That Squadron B was always to the fore in this
regard was best evidenced by the number of beautiful
young ladies who attended its Victory Ball at The Gunter
--the first, be it said in their praise, to hold a ball in
iionor of the boys overseas. However, when one stops to
consider the smart-looking young men who compose this
squadron the ladies are not blamed for the winning smiles
that are worn in conjunction with the rosy blush that
spells admiration, for does not Squadron B furnish the
best in athletics, whether it be boxing, baseball, football,
handball or any of the many games indulged in around
the squadron quarters?

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SQUADRON "B"

There were live wires of all sizes to represent the
squadron whenever called upon, but when it came to ex-
plain the reason of the many dainty packages containing
all sorts of goodies it was only necessary to glance down
the line at Retreat to find the answer. There was the
Apollo of the squadron, Alonzo Curtis, who never com-
plained about anything; Sergt. Ferry, student of the I. D
K., Sergt. Montgomery, with his famous "Right dress";
Pettrucci, the dainty Beau Brummel; and Drummond and
Layman and Weymouth and Cornell and so on down the
tntire roster one could go without fear of finding anyone
who could not stand inspection at a moment's notice.
When "Squads Right" and "Squads Left" will have changed
to "Squads East" and "Squads West" demoblization will
bring to a close the last act of a drama in which Squadron
B of Kelly Field played no small part.

ROSTER

Angel. Bunlett A.. Armstrong. Herman. Arnsfield. Ray-
mond S.. Barnes, Milton M.. Bauman. Henry A., Belcher.
Chester A., Bender. Leslie C, Beville, Ray E., Bieber, Wilbert
C, Bolin, Edson J., Bonskowski, August, Blackburn, Samuel
S.. Bradley, Frank C. Brown, Harry D.. Brown, Leslie J..
Brummerhop. Harry R., Butler, Edwin S., Castagnetti, David.
Cawley, Jolin G., Cole, Charles E., Coleman. Richard V.. lol-
myer, Richard H. Jr., Conrad Frank., Cornell, Lewis H., Cox.
Sibley L., Cronk. Afton E.. Crooks, Orvie W.. Curlin. Elmer J..
Ciirry. James B.. Curtis. Alonzo, Daigle. Treville A.. Deaver.
Thomas M., DeWald, Daniel, Dewey, William E., Dowdy.
Albert A., Duncan, Thomas J., Drinkard, Clarence B.. Drum-
mond, Chester A., Edgemon, William S., Edwards. Thomas J..
Edwards. William, EUett, Fawn, W., Englerlh, Joseph A..
Estes, Millard K., Evans, Arthur T., Ferry, Francis P.. Fitz-
iratrick. Harry J., Flake, James L.. Fletclier, Harry K..
Fletcher, William L., Flournay, Layton, Fowler, Sidney JM..
Fuchs, Otto L., Gaiman, Doyle F., Gaskill, Robert A.. Gate.-.

Elmo D., Geandreaw, George W., George, Edward M.. Gibson.
George R.. Ginsberg. Reuben P., Gipson, Luther M., Gohlke.
Arnold O., Gourlay, Joseph P., Greenfield, Andy J., Gude.
Vernon L.. Gutenberger. Ferdinand J., Hagood, Roy O..
Hairston. John W., Hall, James C, Hamilton, John B. E.,
Hardin. James A., Harrison, Jon E. W., Hartman. Leonard.
Hillis. Lee M., Horton, Charles A., Iredell, Albert W.. James,
Frank E.. Jones, Bernie B.. Jones. Charles E., Kelly, John,
Kick, Wilbur M., King, Howard E., Kleeber, Glen. Kridler.
Clark C, LaPerle. Joseph E.. Layman. John H.. Lindau. Paul
J., Loewy, Arthur. Luckham, Lloyd P.. Lundy. James. Mc-
Dermott. Arthur B.. McDermott, Clarence M., McGuire, Fred
O., Martin, John H., Martin. Robert W.. Marx. John. Mont-
gomery. Harry G., Moe. Sivert O., Morrison, John W.. Murphy,
Joseph R.. Nelson. Louis. Xickerson, Glen O., Paredes,
Clestino P.. Pendleton. James E., Peoples, Sherman, Pepiot.
Joseph E.. Pepeney, Bernard P., Petrucci, Lawrence M..
Poling. Holly S.. Prowse. Ernest G., Quick, Clarence W..
Rliimer, William K., Riley, John E., Rinkus, Simon. Robin-
son, Robert E.. Robinson, Walter J., Rosenkrans, Russell R..
Rose, William J., Sachtler. Harry H., Schell, Alfred. Schlot-
terbeck, Issac G.. Scott. Conn L., Scott, Dewey F, Selzer,
Jacob F., Senior, Henry R.. Siefert, Otto F., Sinamark, George.
Slyer, Robert N., Smith, Eugene K.. Smith, Melvin R., Snow.
Robert S.. Spangle. John, Spiers, Edward, Sprankle, Howard
W.. Stafford, Massie G., Stahlhut, Alvin C, Steward, Ollie,
Stidham. Claud B., Straw, Walter R., Sumner, Arthur J.,
Swalley, Earl J.. Swanson, Leslie, Tauber, Harry V., Thomp-
son, William G., Tippy, Jesse N., Tisserand, Alphonse, Toole.
Robert E.. Valentine. Gustaf E.. Weymouth. Leslie C, White.
Harry O.. Williams, Floyd L., Williamson. Kai A.. Winter,
William, Wilson, Robert M., Wilson, Thomas C. Attached to
Squadron — Anderson, Ralph, Bain, Edward, Barton. Bradford
T.. lUake. Noble E., Burkle, Fred J., Coffey, Lloyd, Epperson.
Charles. Flynn, Fred C, Gleason, Thomas F.. Hayden. Franci.s
S.. Hayes, Dallas B., Infanger, Arthur H.. Joy, Andrew W.,
Kirk, Ole G., Mager. Harry. McGraw, Anthony J., Morrow,
Joe A., Neiswender, Raymond R., Pickens, George T.. Paxton.
William D.. Queen, George C, Ralston, Samuel M., Thompson,
Harry B.. Weiss. Louis. Wilson. David S.. Wood. Thomas S.,
Zumtobel. Joseph G.

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SQUADRON "C"— CAPABLIi AND CONTENTED

HANGED afterwards to the Flying School Detach

merit Squadron "C." the 117th Aero Squadron was

' organized at Kelly Field, Texas, March 18th, 191S,

on which date there were only 17 men connected with the
.Squadron. Although not a very impressive Squadron at
lirst, owing to the number of men connected therewith,
it soon took its place among the topnotchers of Kelly Field,
due, in a large degree, to the officers under whom the men
have been serving and the willingness of the men to make
the Squadron rank among the best.

On April 4th, 1918, two hundred and

nineteen men were transferred to this com-
mand in one day. After passing a number
of them on to another Squadron, the en-
listed personnel was completed. Lieut.
Frank C. Yates was then Commanding
Officer and served in that capacity wntil
relieved of the command July 22, 1918, be-
ing assigned as Commanding Officer of a
Squadron in Kelly Field No. 1. The mem-
bers of the command consisted of men
adapted to the needs of a service squadron,
the majority of the men being connected
with the Field and Hangar Division. There
were also a number of men who had been
working at the Motor Kepair Shops since
their arrival on this field. Different sec-
tions of the E. & R. Department have had
the services of our men since date of organi-
zation. The Transportation Department of Field No. 2
also had a number of our men working in it. The services
of all these men have been appreciated, as' shown by the
number of promotions that have rewarded their efforts
to do all they can to make this field one of the best in the
United States.

On July 1st, 191S, the 117th Aero Squadron was put
in charge of the 2nd Solo Stage, then operating Hangars
16-17-18, At that time there were twenty ships assigned
to that stage and under the supervision of some of the
oldest and most experienced non-commissioned officers
(hat have ever had to tackle a ship that organization has
maintained one of the best stages on Kelly Field. The 2nd

U,ut. H. S
Comnt

Solo Stage included Casson and Vandf r.'tuckcn Fields,
Sergeant 1st Class Oscar L. Johnson, Sergeant 1st Class
Paul R. C, Winans and Sergeant John J. Stark, trouble-
shooters at Casson Field, have been instrumental in keep-
ing the work at a high standard at this field. Sergeant
Earl J. Gaffney ;ind Sergeant Louis C. Perry, who shot
trouble at Vanderstucken Field, have always given their
best in the work that they do, as shown by the excellent
records of that Field, This stage now has over forty ships
under its control. Sergeant 1st Class Kyren J. Dooley,
stage inspector of the 2nd Solo, has had a hard task since
becoming the stage inspector, but has always
demonstrated his ability in handling men
and ships in the most capable manner. This
stage has more ships flying than any other
stage on Kelly Field. Sergeant Rex K.
Jenne and Sergeant Arthur H. Koeppe.
Hangar Inspectors have assisted Sergeant
Dooley considerably in his work. Private
1st Class George R. Sweeney and his crew
are one of the best on this stage, July 22,
1918. Lieut, George N. Belser, prominent
flyer, who had been acting as Engineer
Officer of the squadron from July 9th, was
made Commandin.g Officer and Lieut. Leonce
H. Smith, another prominent flyer of Kelly
Field, was assigned as Engineering Officer.
Under the direction of these two officers
and Sergeant 1st Class Charles W. Milligan,
who had been acting as Sergeant Major
since the date of organization, the work of
the Squadron and Stage was carried on most diligently and
satisfactorily. On July 22nd, the 117 Aero Squadron was
discontinued and the personnel thereof was changed to
Kelly Field Squadron "C."

Lieut. Henry P. Osborne, who had been connected with
tlie Squadron from April to November, 1918, as Adjutant,
was then transferred to the Bureau of War Risk Insurance
at Kelly Field No. 1. He always rendered his services to
the Squadron in a very satisfactory manner. Lieut. S.
Blakeley. Jr., was transferred to the Salvage Department
in November, after carrying on the work of Supply Officer
from April, 191S. to the satisfaction of the whole command.

SMEDLEY

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Sergeant 1ft Clais Ralph C. li\ilil was then Supply Ser-
geant and his work in that department has always been
or the best. Sergeant Ruhl is now "Top-Kick" and is
liroving that a Supply Sergeant can make an excellent
Top Sergeant. Corporal Marts, formerly a clerk in the
Supply Office has been appointed Supply Sergeant and is
carrying on that work very well.

When Lieut. Belser was transferred as Assistant Offi-
cer in Charge of Flying on October 10th, 1918. Lieut. Smith.
Engineer Officer was made Commanding Officer. During
his regime, he did everything he could to uphold the good
nputation that Squadron "C" had established throughout
the field. His work as Commanding Officer and Engineer
Officer for the 2nd Solo Stage kept him busy at all times,
but he demonstrated his ability as a leader of men in such
a way as to prove himself worthy of his position. Lieut.
Smith has always been interested in the welfare of the
(nlisted man and does everything in his power to help them.
On November 18. 1918, Kelly Field Squadron "C" was
transferred to the Flying School Detachment, which com-
prises all lettered squadrons. Sergeant Charles L. Marvin,
who had been chief clerk of the 2nd Solo Stage since it
was taken over by Squadron "C" was appointed Sergeant
Major of the Flying School Detachment Squadron "C."
He is a level headed man and a good man to be in charg"?
of the paper work that is connected with the Squadron and
has helped the buys to such an extent as to receive the
appreciation of all.

The Squadron "C" barracks have been the scene of
many a good time, especially in the fifth ward, where, led
by Corporal Herman Mason, and two Irish comedians,
Sweeney and Wedlock, they have shoe battles every night
before going to sleep. Pvt. John J. O'Shea, whose trumpet
is very noisy at night is to be quarantined for the rest of
his time in the Army if he doesn't put a muffler on it.
The rest of the fellows cannot sleep when he starts. Pvt.
1st Class Alexander A. Maktaitis has given out a notice that
he Is going to reside in a nearby city after the war is over,
as he has spent so many pleasant hours there. Pvt. Howard
Baker is contemplating buying one of the army bunks to
take home with him, as he has become so strongly attached
lo it that it would be rather hard for him to get along with-
fut it. Private John Welch, of the 1st Ward, has started
a night course on how to talk in your sleep.

Lieut. Edwin T. McCanna was transferred to the
Squadron on November 1st, 1918. but has since been dis-
charged. He showed himself to be a man of marked ability
in carrying out the work of Adjutant of the organization.
He was formerly connected with the Casual Detachment
at Kelly Field No. 2. Lieut, Smith was relieved of the
command of the Squadron in December and is now Adjutant

Luut. H. L. SMITH

of the Flying School Detachment. Lieut. Harry S. Smedley,
a flying officer, has been appointed Commanding Officer
and he has already made him-
self one of the most well liked
officers that this Squaoron has
ever had, owing to his ability in
handling men. For the past
two months, he has also been
carrying on the work as En-
gineer Officer of the 2nd Solo
Stage.

Flying School Detachment
Squadron "C" has always been
interested in anything that takes
place around the field and has
always been up to the mark a;
inspections. We all hope that
when the day comes that will
separate us from the service of
the United States, we will carry
throughout our lives that feeling
of good fellowship that was instilled into us by the officers,
whom we have been fortunate enough to have.

BOSTEB

Master Electrician — nePuc-. James C. Sergeants 1st Class
— Johnson, Oscar L... Millisan. Charles W., Xacke. Albert J.,
Wiseman, Reuljen E.. I^ooley, Kyren J.. Ruhl, Ralph C,
Winas, Paul R. C, Many, Charles B. Sergeants — Gaffney,
Earl J., Hoxie, Summer S., Stark, John J., Daniels. Fr.ank S,,
Jenne. Rex R.. Reavers, t^awence C. Smith, Leigh P., Koeppe,
Arthur H.. P<-it\', f^oviis C, McAllister, John G., Marvin.
Charles L.. l.iix"^'. Wilhi-rt W., Doolan, Fred P., Hasselback.
Walter M. Corporals — Wilmer, Ralph R.. Miller. Joseph R.,
Harp. Ben, AncUrsoTi. Harry N.. Wedlock, John F.. Marts. .John
R.. Mason, Herman, lluguelet, David M. Chauffeurs 1st Class
— Kramer, William C. McCarth>-, James B.. McFarland. Oscar
T., Pitti, Luigi, Davis, Bert, Stocksdale, Hamilton M. Cliauf-
fears — Madsen, Sydney G., Mallory, Russell R., Lemon, Ed. S.
S.. Pierre. Charles A., Ramsey, Guy R.. Lyles, Judson B., Kelly,
Eugene. Schwartz, Eugene P., Lee. Rilev E., Mathis, Rudolph
W., Yanett. Florian, Ford, Geoffrey W., Lemke, Lee M.
Privates 1st Class — Abel, Hazen P., Beers. Cero B., Englehart,
George W.. Ford, Robert. O.. Ilagan, Ralph E., Herbers. Martin
J., Hutson, David H., Johnson, Walter E., Kress, Willis C.
Maktaitis, Alexander A.. MuUins, Robert X., Swadener, John I.,
Sweeney, George R., Welsh, John M., White, William P.,
Williams, Everett R.. Wood. Michael F., Young;. Duke. Young.
Horace A. Privates — .\pple, Alex.. Baker, Howard, Barber,
Shearon B.. Bower, Charles H., Clark, Alex, Clock. William C..
Eco, Peter, Englert. .\ndrew J., Feadler. Chester H.. Flinn.
Clvde C. Fore, Harold, Forner, Charles B., Fosseit. Pleasant,
Frank, Carl A.. Franklin, Francis E., Frazier. Clyde M.. Fritts.
Robert E., Fuller, Eiliuund W., Fuller. Tom W., Galliardi, Joe,
Garber, Emmet L., (3etty, Charles W.. Ham. Luther. Hamrick,
Ben J.. Harmon. Homer H.. Harrell. Chapman. Hatfield. Leslie.
Heiser. John E.. Higginson. William C. Hinton. Charles S..
Hoeker. Cecil J.. Holland. Maurice A.. Holstein. Olive E.. Hub-
bard. James C. Huckabee. Alf J.. Huie. Louis L.. Ingram.
James H.. Ingram. Milton S.. Irving, John J., Jennings, George
T.. Johnson. Willard D.. Kachbniarek. Ludwig J.. Kerby. Alex-
ander S.. Kilgore, Dan P.. King. William J.. Kirkwood. Morris
J., Kletecka, Emil H., Kopecky, Jerome M., Land, Lester L..
Lawton. Dennis .\., Leigh. George M.. McComlie. John Mc-
llvain. Clarence L.. McKenzie. Earl M.. McXamara. Edgar A..
McNamara. John P.. MacKillop. William. Manely. Harold, Mau,
Lester D.. Meinders. Arno J.. Mooney. George. Most. Guy W..
O'Shea. John J.. Pfanstiel. Charles. Pomerinke. Rudolph. Pyne.
Herbert R.. Rattikin. .Andrew J.. Reilly, John W.. Repolil,
Frederick W.. Rosselli. Olympio M.. Siegel. Barnett, Snow,
Charles G., Street, Luther L., Swanson, Hilding O., Thompson,
Jame.s 1!., Thomson, Sydney L., Tindeland, Knute, Toone, John
B.. Tripp. Pearl S.. Vavricka. Joseph B.. Vincent. Roy. Weaver.
Orville G., Webb. Willie W.. Whaley, Beecker, White. Coin J..
Wiley. John E.. Williams, Roy. Williamson. Harvey. Williford.
Frank D.. Wilson. Earl L., Wilson, William G.. Witter. Emmett
A., Y'oung. James L.

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SQUADRON "D"

Determination to do our patriotic duty caused this aggregation of splendid American manhood

to become as one large congenial family

IRING January. 1918. the 178th Stiuadron was organ-
ized. This exceptional Sqiiadron was formed of a

body of very promising young men. Every heart was

gladdened on that day by being informed that we would
come to Kelly Field No. 2. there to remain for a period
of two months, equipping, training and preparing for over
seas duty.

The first day or two was spent in establishing the
Squadron in the new field. The Squadron was then under
the command of Lieut. W. A. Fredericks, who was soon
succeeded by Lieut. W. F. Boedker and assigned to the
Supply Department. Lieut. Litherland was assigned as
Adjutant, being succeeded shortly by Lieut. R. M. Stover.
Lieut. G. L. Voorhees was assigned as Mess Officer.

To the surprise and astonishment of the entire squad-
ron on the fourth day of its infancy, each man was given
his machine and honored by being given the chance to try
It on the new field which Uncle Sam had recently secured.
But to the sorrow of the men we could not fly our machines.
We used them instead in the preparation of the new field
for flying. However, despite all the hard work and dis-
couragements, it was not the spirit of the men to be at all
slack in the discharge of their duties, and they tilled away
at the work that had been as-
signed to them. About one week
was spent at this kind of work
and then all were relieved and
assigned to work in the various
departments of the Flying Field.
Great interest was shown in the
work, as all were working for
promotions. The morale was
greatly strengthened by the
squadron being moved into bar-
racks and equipped for overseas
duty.

By this time the affairs of the
squadron were moving along
smoothly. Men were becoming
more proficient in their work,
learning the old army game, and
being promoted as they deserved.

I-

Lieut

L. G. DEVANEY
Commanding

The desire and ambition of the squadron was to get across.
In February, the personnel of the Squadron was changed
by men being transferred to other squadrons and new men
being transferred in. Lieut. Boedker was succeeded at this
lime by Lieut. L. H. Kronig who performed a great work in
improving the squadron all around and strengthening its
morale. From time to time there have been men assigned
to the squadron making the total number of men assigned
to date 734.

Every commandin.s; officer has been very an.xious to
carry the squadron abroad and help in the conflict over
there, but the personnel has been such that it was found
best by the Aeronautical Directors to keep it here, owing to
the efficiency and satisfactory work done. On July 22nd,
the 17Sth Squadron was changed to Squadron "D" and made
a permanent squadron on the field. Among the selections
of the men from Kelly Field. Squadron "D" took her share
of the honors in sending five men to S. M. A., twelve to the
Central Officers Training School and three being commis-
sioned direct. One thing that has contributed largely to the

reputation of Squadron "D" is the conferences that have

been held between the commanding officer and the non-
commissioned officers each week, to collect ideas of in

terest for the squadron and to

work out a plan to best utilize

the forces of the squadron in

promoting the work on the field.

for the one great purpose of

training cadets to become avi

ators.

Lieut. Kronig was succeeded

by Lieut. E. \V. Kaley, R. M. A.,

a man who watched after the in

terests of the men very closely

and did all in his power to lift

the standard of the Squadron

Lieut. Raley was succeeded by

Lieut. L. G. Devaney who was

no less a man than the former

in executive and administrative

ability.

The Squadron has now been

in existence in the Flying De-

Lieui. C. B. SHERRY

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SQUADRON "D"

partment. Kelly Field, almost one year and has done its
part there. Every man has had his shoulder to the wheel
at all times and has tried to discharge, to the best of his
ability, whatever duty the administration of our great army
has ordered. The Squadron has not been lax in the social
side of army life. One end of the Mess Hall was fitted out
as a Recreation Room. A piano, victrola and pool table
were installed and two large floor mats were purchased for
the room. Several members of the Squadron made twc
library tables and two settees and a number of folding
chairs were purchased which completed the equipment of
the room. Following the establishment of the Recreation
Room, several dances were given, which met with popular
favor, and an orchestra was formed which furnished many
a pleasant evening's entertainment for the members of the
Squadron and their friends.

We are proud that the honor has been ours to be a
member of this well recognized or.ganization in performing
the duties that have fallen to our lot. and to have had the
honor to serve in Kelly Field, one of the largest and best
organized Fields in the world, and to have had a chance to
serve in the Army of the United States, the greatest and
most efficient in existence.

William R., Wikle, Richard H., Yates. Warner C. Zimmerly,
Dwight S., Zimmerman, Jesse. Privates — Anderson. Alexander,
Bailey. Robert V'., Belts. Howard P., Biggs, George A.,
Blanchetti, Levi. J., Brady, Joe P., Braswell, John E., Buck.
Clifford O., Bynuni, Luther E., Chaffin, Harry F., Conti.
Joseph. Crumley, Herbert R.. Danielson. Edwin T.. Davis.
Calvin B.. Deal, Cecil G., Deuel. Walter S., Dixon, Louis N..
Durham. H. C. Durham, Willard P.. Durkee, Ruel E.. Dykeman.
George M., Earnst, Edwin P.. Engfer, John C, Fischer, John J.
Jr., Fuller, Earl C, Higgenbotham, William D., Hudson. Mil Ion
E.. Johnson, John S., Keeler, Roy E., Langston. Earl A., Lee,
Henry C, Lee. Lon., Leeder, Richard, Leggett, Oscar W..
Leseailett, Joseph G.. Lindsay, David T., Lindsay, Tant,
Lindstrom. Eddie A., Lindstrom, Nels J., Lines. Joseph F..
Litton, Edward J.. Lock, Floyd P., Lowrey, Ollie C, Lynn.
William R., Mackel, Sylvester C, Martin. Edwin C. Magnus-
ron. Gus B.. McClanan, Horace L.. McConn. Rex, McGuire,
Roy L.. McLaughlin, James T., McLean, James O.. Merriman.
Mansel M., Michaels, John E.. Miller, Charles H., Moran, John
J.. Harry T.. Morris, Sam \\'., Myers. Elisha. Newcommer,
James M., Nix Julius W.. Nolan, Joseph E., O'Connor, Alfred
J., Olliver, Jud E.. Oneil, Lee O., Orril, Bertram C. Ottey.
Walter E., Owen, Dee B., Owen, Jim B., Paggit, Joe P., Palm-
quist. Arthur. Patterson. Robert. Patterson. Samuel L..
Parsons. Othe J., Patton, James R., Pease, Samuel K.,
Peter, Matin N., Polonski, Samuel, Reeves, Charles E., Safforu,
John L.. Seng. Eugene A.. Shubrick. Albert V., Soper, Earl .1..
StoU, Frank S. Jr., Stolle, John E., Stubblefield. Lawton,
Taylor. Francis L., Fslier. Joseph E., Weiler. Raymond H.
Weslfall. Raymond V.. Williamson, Ernest G.. Toung. John K.
Attached Privates — Pine, Charles F., Sims, Joe Frank.

OFFICERS

BOSTEB

Master Electricians — Bailey, E. H. Sgrts. 1st Class — Anson
Frank C. Cliafetz. Samuel, Flanders, Harrison K.. Goff, Grover
C. Guthrie. Vergil A.. Lutt, Ernest C, Mcl'hail. Kennoth R..
VerSteegh, David T. Sergreants — Brenner, Jacob K., Connor.
Michael. Delgrosso. Emil. Ducan. Harry G., Fair. Ford L..
Graham, Arthur M., Holmes, John C, Jackson. Buzz B.. Klein,
S.amson. Lavers, Newman T.. Lawrence. Courtland, Moore,
Glen J., McLain, Manean P, Peterson, Wallice E. Powell.
Cliford R., Ryholt. William G.. Saur, Carl W., Sui-
ton, John E. Corporals — Evans. Matthew, Foard, Leclercq
P., Hammond. Samuel B.. LaFrance, Orlo N., Mc-
Elyea. Russell M.. Moore. William E., Plasse, Elie R., Reents,
Carl J. CliaaffeurB 1st Class — Brasher, Malcolm H., Burke,
Vincent G., Kuechel, Edwin P., Morse, William L.. Tallerico.
Frank, I'dstad. Einer A.. Wagner, John H. Chauffeurs — Ash-
well, Leslie L., Bond, Joseph N.. Clarke. Merle L., Fugg, Ernest
L., Foley, John F., Geis, Walter A., Kreutzer, Clement J., Mc-
Bride, William W., Mountford. John E.. Norwalk, Gilbert S..
Plante, Arthur E.. Salisbury, Elmer R. Cooks — .\shal.ran. Voyle
L., Carter, John L., James, Enoch. Privates 1st Class — Bab-
cock, Henry E., Downey. James F.. Farrar. i_;utlni.- .1., Komm,
Emil F., Nidle, John A., Gehrig. Joseph H., Queen, Louis
Sitman, Harry D., Swift, Dan C Taylor, Carl A., Turner, Zeb
v., Weiss, Maurice E., Whitefield, Harrold F., Whitney.

Wallis .\. Fredericks 2nd Lieut. R. C. A. S. was assigned
as Commanding Officer January S. 191S. Here he remained till
March 20th. being then assigned to 115 Aero Squadron.

Rowland M. Stover 2nd Lieut. R. C. A. S. assigned to ITS
Aero Sqdn. on January 14th, 191S, as Adjutant. Relieved from
ITS March 20. 191S.

Glen L. Vooehees 2nd Lieut. S. C. A. S. was assigned to
ITS Sqdn. January 14, 1918, as Mess Officer. Relieved Feb-
ruary 16, 191S.

Glen L. Voorhees 2nd Lieut. S. C. A. S. was assigned to
Aero Sqdn. January 11, 191S. Relieved May 23, 191S.

Lambert J. Ott 2nd Lieut. R. C, A. S. Assigned to ITS
Sqdn. on April 1, 191S, as .\djutant. Relieved June 6, 191S.

Benjamin C. Young 2nd Lieut. R. C, A. S. Assigned to ITS
Sqdn. March 21. 191S, as Supplv Officer. Relieved April IT.
191S.

Louis H. Kronig 1st Lieut. A. S., R. C. Assigned to ITS
Aero Sqdn. May 23, 191S, as Commanding Officer. Relieved
July 10, 191S, for over seas duty.

William H. Cline 2nd Lieut. R. C. A. S. Assigned to ITS
Sqdn. June 12, 191S, as Adjutant. Relieved September 2nd.
191S.

Edward W. Raley 1st Lieut. A. S., S. C. Assigned as
Commanding Officer July 9, 191S.

Leo G. Devanev 2nd Lieut. A. S., S. C. Assigned to ITS
Sqdn. July 9, 191 S, as Engineer Officer.

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SQUADRON "E"-EVER ENERGETIC

Exceeding the speed limit in achievements

N TERING military life at Kelly Field together on
Uecember 14. 1917. in one tent line of the Old First

Training Brigade, we were given the incorporate

title of the 180th Aero Squadron. And when the first
reveille was sounded by the squadron bugler, and the first
roll was called, there were very few of us who were not
si ill having rather pleasant and not too distant recollections
of the time when we were wearing clothing other than
0. b. G. I., and when we held jobs that we could quit when
we wished. We were an organization of rookies, just
as all soldiers are at the beginning of their career. We
were not only rookies, but green ones, for a soldier is a
green rookie as long as he sings at odd moments, either
to himself or to his companions, that little ditty that
some four million of us have sung, at some time or other
during the past two years:

"You are in the army now,
And not behind the plow, etc."

The Kelly Field Personnel machine was at that time
turning out Aero Squadrons at a rate that might well have
alarmed our Imperial enemy. As a rule these squadrons
were hastily, though efficiently organized, and prepared
for immediate transportation overseas, the units receiv-
ing even their preliminary training there. Of course it
was the ambition of each of us to get over at once, and
for a while, it looked as if our ambitions might be realized.
Lieutenant Art V. Wortman was our Squadron Commander.
He was as eager as any of us to leave old Kelly Field,
and get across, and surely did his best to have cur name in
scribed on the priority list.

Our spirits were as high as could be expected, when it
was considered that the straw' for our beds was as yet only
a promise, and our cooks had trade tested as clerks,
blacksmiths and all else but cooks. However, to tell how
we happened to have such a conglomerate culinary depart-
ment would hardly be betraying any military secrets,
especially if told at this late date. Last December, we were
really just getting our sleeves rolled up to fight, and Gen-
eral Crowder had not as yet completed for publication his
later famous "Work or Fight" order. As a result some
of the aero squadrons organized at Kelly Field, and prob-

ably at other fields, were for a while without those most
necessary members, cooks, and as a consequence, at meal
time were S. O. L. (Sure out of luck). (Inserted for the
information of the censor).

Our morale, as the "Y" man would say, was weather-
ing all this just fine, though, and we would have come
through entirely unscathed, had not orders then come
thru for us to move to Kelly 2, as it was then called.
.Moving to Kelly 2, when the departure station was at
Kelly 1, was a pill that no erstwhile denizen of the First
Training Brigade could swallow without a grimace, as
the transfer undoubtedly meant, or we at least thought
it did. for the duration of the war.

That was our Christmas present. We completed our
removal to the Flying Department on December 24th. It
was rare luck that we got a Christmas dinner at all the
next day, as we had not yet been issued provisions, and
for the time .we were sponging on our neighbors. Mess
Sergeant Walker was equal to it. however, and made a
night expedition to our former habitat, obtaining the neces-
sary ration of "bird."

After that we settled down. William Lever and Lester
M. Strong were appointed Sergeant Major and 1st Sergeant
respectively. Sergeant Roland 0. Toevs was in the supply
department, and saw to it most diligently, as all goo.-;

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supply sergeants are supposed to do, that we got our
extra blankets and woolen clothes just before Easter. This
is not a reproach to Toevs at all. because he was following
what has since been discovered the traditional duty of
supply sergeants.

It was February 28th, 191S, that Lieutenant Wortman
left us to take charge of trade test work at Kelly No. 1.
Lieutenant W. S. Crow, from "some wheah in Mississippi"
succeeding him.. Sergeant E. A. Johnson was appointed
h-crgeant Major, and remained as such in the organization
until the latter part of April, when he left with Lieut. Crow
and the 239th Aero Squadron.

It was July 22nd that we received orders that we were
no longer the 180th Aero Squadron, but were henceforth to
be known as the Kelly Field Squadron "B." which name
we have tried to bear with honor to the present date, and
will until tne demobilization comes.

Squadron "E" has been well represented in both the
social and athletic activities of the Post. The squadron
hop, given at Turner Hall, on April 1.5th, will never be
forgotten by such as attended. The cozy and homelike
recreation room, which was fitted and furnished by the
members of the squadron, has seen many a jolly party.

But our reminiscences over athletic and other feats
must accommodate themselves to our alloted space In this
volume. Our existence as a unit in the Army Air Service
will soon be a thing of the past. The knowledge that
our squadron and the efforts of its members have been
small but necessary parts in the military machine that has
so successfully decided the war, is our greatest reward,
and we could ask for none better.

ROSTER

Master Electricians — Eno.s, Charlos .\. Sergr^ants 1st Class
— Blakeman, Durham H.. Chatelain. Arthur H., DaviiKson.
Frank. Doble, Cecil O., Fi-etwell. Donald, Fricke. Henry C.
Cardncr. George W., Head, Cashan P., Knight. Harold L.,
haytun, Peter N., Leon, Leo G.. Murray. Halbert E., Pelke.
I'liestfi- .\.. Saper, Frank N., Shay, Walter W.. Schuck, Glen;i
W. Serg'eants — August, Harvey R., Bosek, Josepli F.. Rlock-
witz, I'ranU A., Bray, William H., Buchanan, James O., Catlett,

Clarence N.. Denman, Bert G., Graybill, Clarence P., Holm,
.Vlfred, Livingston. George W., McClung, Albert E., McGer.
.'oseph W.. Musgrave. Merrill N., Larkin, William P., Royer.
Russell E., Schaaf, Joseph P., Van Dyne. William A., Walker,
Jesse C, Wilkinson, T. Corporals — Bryan, Paul N., Hanson,
Harry, Helme, John J.. Kirkpatrick, Franke E.. Miller. Paul
E.. North. Sidney L., Reynolds, Harlan B., Tharp, Clifford E..
Cliauffeurs 1st Class — Grow, Jesse D., Huffman, Arthur W..
S'ttains. Ralph T., Sticelber. Paul K., Whitson, Cyrille R.
Cliauffeurs — .411en. Richard W., Batchelder. John A., Beale.
Charles B.. Carsten, Henry G.. Davis, Arthur, Hayden, Stephen
F.. Isaacson, Howard. .lunek, Frank Jr., Lillard, Joel T.,
Lucas. Earl H., Mitchell, James H., Nielsen, Lars C, Olsen,
Kern M., Pels, Harry, Stukas. Earl M., Verhulst, Jules. White,
Frank S. Cooks — Miller. Ben, Musser, Frank E., Patrissl,
Pasciuale. Privates 1st Class — Butler. Ivan R.. Clark, Michael
A., Clayton, Leroy .\I.. CJither. Richard L.. Garnick, Ray I.,
Gephard, Elmer. -Marquis. Lyle. Miller, Jesse E.. Neville.
William G.. Xolte. Lee H.. Soldwedel, John C, Tarbrough,
Landon B. Privates — .Vrel. Glenn R.. Aultz. Lemuel L., Baird,
Frank, Bart. Joe L., Berry, William E., Hoyden, Clifton D.,
Bracewell, Charles E., Bronstad, Clarence S.. Burgess. Willie
R., Butler. Wilfred R.. Clark, Virgil L.. Eby, Harry D., Ed-
wards. Edward H., Eilers, Bernard F., Eisler, Fted, EUiotl.
Chester B., Elliott, Uel C, Emel, Arthur C, Epperson, James
E., Erger, George J.. Erickson. Charles C, Ericson. Westley.
Fancher. Thomas. Facklam, John F., Fiske, Eben W., Hallock.
Charles C. Hardie. William G., Hodges. George R., Jackson,
Sylvester G., Kinley, Daniel S., Koch, Frederick J. Jr.,
Laughlin. Charles H.. Loggins, Jim W., Lust. Joseph. Mc-
Comas, Charles L., McDonald. Albert J.. McFaul. Harry J..
Mall, William H.. Mallard. William B., Moody. Irvan A..
Muxworthy. Ferris T.. Neusesser. Walter C. Prater. Zeaddi-
V., Primeau. Theodore R., Quarles, Willie L.. Ramsey. John
F., Ream, Harold. Reed, Brice, Reinhard, Arthur J., Renick,
.larrett C. Rice, John L., Riggs, Arthur, Roberts. Henry H..
Rogers, John M., Roice, Charles D., Rothermel, Carl M..
Russell. Robert E., Ryan. Pat, Rystad. George E.. Sarenac.
Vaso, Schuelke. Gus O., Scott. Russell O., Shelburne, Sam A.,
Shipman. Stephen P., Sinard, Sidney M., Skow, Henry C.
Smith. Sam L.. Stallings, Samuel F., Stockton. Wallie E..
Sugarek, Lydumil E.. Swann, Joe M., Tarrillion, Henry G..
Taylor. Shirley G.. Taylor. Tom E., Trimble, Charlie, Turner,
Guy, Vigil, Victoriano M.. Visintine, Thomas L., Vordenbaum,
.lohn H., Wagenfuhr. Emil F., Wagner. Loyd E., Wagner,
Lisle O., Walker. Leland H., Wallace, Jesse, Webb. Hugh C,
Wehrman, Joe M., Westberg, John 1... White. Richard I..
Wilsmann, Edwin W.. Woodall, Wylle H.. Woodring. Britton
L.. Woolle.y, Gurdan H.

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Ours a call and a challenjic to the spirit of adventure of >()ung Americans. A chance for
patriotic service in the greatest struggle humanity ever knew

;A.NKLV. the lii!-:l(;r.v of a sqiuulioii at Kelly Fiel'I
liuring the coiiiFe of the World War must becom*

' a record of dates and changes, for the transfers of

officers and men are continuous. However, in every
organization there is a tie of human interest running
throu,2;h its entire life which must come to mean somethin.g
in the life and experience of those who pass through
il and those who pause again to read its record.

It was a hot Texas day that first brought into being
(he present organization "Squadron F." The morning
of April 15. 1918, witnessed orders to the various Trade
Lines of Kelly Field. 1st Training Brigade for men to
comprise a service squadron. Hour after hour men
gathered in under the big canvas in front of the organi-
zation office and here we caught the first glimpse and
first impressions of those who were to be our comrades in
the great part we were to play in "getting the Kaiser."
There was at once apparent that kindred spirit which
cames to all groups united for common and high pur-
poses.

Speculation was running high as to just when we
would leave Kelly Field, just when w'e would sail — some
even prophesied the particular sector in France w-e would
operate en. Withal it was a joyous assembly and the long

liours of waiting were not
noticed, for at last, after months
of K. P. and pick and shovel,
we were assigned to a squadron,
and would soon be at our special
work in making a record that
could not be beaten. Just be-
lort noon we were given our
fiesignation by the organization
sergeant as follows: "This is
the 235th Aero Service Squad-
ron to be ordered out im-
mediately; stick around close!"
.Vnd at the retreat formation,
the Commanding Officer first
appeared, 1st Lieut. Alva W.
Beckett.
Line 17 was our homo for

l.ieui. F. O. CARROLL,

Commandifr'

eighteen days — days filled with

.'.iany formations and much "signing up." Clothing and
all other overseas equipment were supplied. The organi-
7ation was rapidly rounded into shape and we were living
in tense anticipation for orders which would tell the next
move. On May 1st the orders came, but contrary to hope
and speculation they were not for immediate shipment
across seas, but rather across the fence to the Flying
Department. This brought dismay. However, the move
was reasoned out to mean that we were to receive the first
part of our training here, which would insure a preferred
place on the front when we did get "over there." With
renewed hopes the men cheerfully went at the task of
moving, and pitched tents in Kelly No. 2 on the straight
road from the guard line and nearly opposite Hangar No.
S. This is the present location of the squadron. Most of
the men were assigned at once to the Field and Hangar
Division, and the new work directly with the ships and
fljing was interesting and important.

On June 6th the order came for the transfer of 235th
.\ero Squadron back to the 2nd Training Brigade, Kelly
iNo. 1. for purpose of reconstruction. Surely our chance
had come at last! About 40 men were transferred out, in
most cases to be attached to the overseas detachment there
about to sail. Lieut, G. B. Wallace had now joined us as
Supply Officer and Lieut. Little-
john was assigned as Adjutant.
Sergeant Harold W. Hackett.
formerly of the 243rd Aero
Squadron was assigned as Sup
ply Sergeant and with the as-
sistance of Sergeant Charles A.
Aaron brought the squadron sup
ply department up to its present
standard of efficiency. After
ten days of waiting instructions
with our depleted ranks we were
ordered back to Kelly No. 2 and
into the same line formerly oc
cupied, which had been torn up
and storm wrecked during the
time we had been away. This
seemed surely the irony of fate.
July 1st brought some import-

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ant changes. Forty new men were transferred into the
organization and under the new system of operation the
235th Aero Squadro was charged with the worlt on Primary
Solo Stages A and B. There were twenty ships on these
stages and they were cared for in Hangars
13, 14 and 15. A Flying Officer. Lieut. H.
S. Kenyon was now assigned as Command-
ing Officer. Lieut. Beckett became Adjutant
and Lieut. Littlejohn was relieved. Lieut.
H. L. Kindred being assigned as Engineer
Officer at this time. The new men assigned
were some of the oldest and best men in
the field. After all this seemed an advance
in training for we now had a definite task
as a Squadron.

After three months as 235th Aero Squad-
ron our designation was changed to Kelly
Field Squadron "F." This was the day of
lowering spirits, both for the loss of our
old name and for what the prosaic letter
"F" seemed to portend. Rumor would have
it that we were permanent on the field.
True it is that men united in common pur-
poses cling to common possessions, and so
v.e regretted to see the old 235th Aero Squadron "go." It
t'lOk some time to acquaint and reconcile ourselves to the
new name, but "what's in a name?" and soon with records
changed and adjustments made, things were normal again.
In athletics the squadron was represented by a good
baseball team and the volley ball court and basket ball
court at the end of the squadron street have only waited
competition from other squadrons. A big feast on Thanks-
giving Day which was the triumph of Sergeant Tuveson
made the men quite forget that they were not at home in
point of good things to eat. The outside mess hall was
fittingly decorated and the meals served in courses. The
Christmas banquet at Mess Hall 54 was a happy occasion
for those remaining in camp. The music and activities of

Lieu/. A. H. CHALK

the "colored band" on that occasion contributed much to a
Merry Christmas. Gifts were presented to all the men and
visitors. The New Year Dinner-Dance at the Gunter Hotel.
San Antonio, showed the squadron at its best. It will ever
be a memorable occasion.

With the transfer of all lettered squadrons
on the field into the Flying School Detach-
ment. November 18th, 1918, we lost the
primacy of independence and the title words
"Kelly Field" became a sub-division with
Major Jacobs as Commanding Officer of the
detachment. Lieut. Carroll still commanding
the squadron. At this time the squadron's
strength was increased by transfers from
the 322nd and 212th Aero Squadrons from
150 to 172 men. Lieut. Cogan received his
honorable discharge December 28th and
Lieut. T. F. Otis became the Adjutant.

At all times we have had men engaged in
nearly all the departments of the Flying
Department, the greater number being in the
Field and Hangar Division. After the adop-
tion of the Gosport System the men of
Squadron "F" were employed on Flight
No. 3. M.S.E. Emmet Wood being the Flight Sergeant.
Seven of our men are taking Flying instructions and doing
solo work. Ten of the non-commissioned officers have the
rating of Aviation Mechanician.

Such is a brief record of the work and play of Squad-
ron "F" during the ten months of its life. It is not a
spectacular or thrilling story. Rather is it a record of
the service of young Americans who have learned the
lesson that whether here or "over there" the paramount
duty of a soldier is to obey. They were given a task, and
did it well!

BOSTEB

Master Electricians — Bedony, Edward. Blevins. Hurbert
T., Hansen. .Mfred F.. McCoig, Albert W.. Wood.
Emmett. Sergeants 1st Class — Harris. Harold M., Holtznian,
.Vlbert H.. Jacobs. Edward A., Xies. William B. SerffeantB-^
.\aron, Charles A., Alexander. Dale E.. Bramni»-r. tiiin I...
Canty, Blase M.. Carroll, Lavert M., Cloud. Calvin C. CooUy,
Joseph J., Hackett. Harold W.. Hagestad. James M.. Huls.
Mallroy S., Huxtable, Emery J., McSorley, William J.. Ohle-
niacher, Wilmer, Owings, Floyd T., Phillips, Orlin E., Shaver.
North C, Stevens, Charles A., Tuveson, Xels L.. Wise. William
L.., Wylie, Louis S.. Teazell, David W. Corporals — Curry,
William J., Darney, Stanely, Erickson, Charl.s H.. Erickson.
1 rcMierick R., Jones, Harry, Wiseman. Arthur. Chauffeurs
1st Class — Campbell, John G., Johnson, Louis F., Lansredt r,
Elmer H., Peterson, Carl W. Chauffeurs — Bird. Adriel t'..
Goldberg, Alexander, Hauber, Anthony C, Hedgecock, Holden
R.. Hyatt, Russell S., Linhardt, John J., Maraldo. Samuel,

Ochsnor. Richard W.. Umbarger, John M., Wood, Louis M.
Cooks — Mailz.>eff. Marderos. Rector. Walter A., Riva, Silvio A.
Privates 1st Class — Ackernian, Eli., Hawker, Gordon E.. Jenni-
soTi. Haruhl S.. Mosier, Arlett G., Palle. Joseph, Ryan. Albert
J.. Silver. Barnctt L., Smart. Charles S.. Weimerskireh. Lt^
I". Privates — Alessandro. Borella. .\shley, Charles D., Baker,
William E.. Barkely, Noah F., Bishman George E., Borden,
John. Boston, Donald D., Brown, Clarence W.. Butler, Clifford
W.. Campbell, Harvey. Cameron. Jack M., Chenoweth, Howard
C, Clapp, Monford, Clark, Sidney B.. Clark, Verne, Cone,
Hamilton, Cone, Jesse D., Cookus, John T., Copeland. Latt B.,
Coutret. Alois, Cox, Millard N., Crocker, Robert B., Cromwell,
Wcrthington, Daugherty, William A., Davis, Henry L. B.,
LeLude, Phillip L., Devlin, Thomas P.. Dillingham, Harry C,
Dolan, Charles H.. Eiben, Kenneth G.. Evans. Aaron, Evans,
Bruce S., Evans. Dudley T.. Foley, Michael J., Ford, Robert J..
Foust, Ernest E., Goodale, Frank. Grady, Calvin C, Griggs,

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Maynard E., Grimes, Payton P., Gui. Harry L., Hess. Robert
\V., Jeglum. Reuben L., Johnson, Cliarles B., .Johnson. Victor
R., Jones, George H., Jones, Udell L., Jopling, Carl A., Kelley,
Charles !•'., Kioebge. Harry F., Kosliir, Jacob, Krallman,
Clarence A., Kroell, Rudolph, Kull, Arvid L., Lafferty, John
K, Larson, Ernest J., Lennen, Frank M.. I^ucas, John J.,
Luchcsi, Francis J.. Ludolph, August F., McCaw, Allan H.,
McDonald, Lewis C, McNaughton, Thomas J., McNeill. John
v.. MaclJonald, Robert H., Major, Robert H., Manning, William
1., Mauk, William C, Maxwell, Elmer C. Miller. George W.,
Minogue. Joseph J., Nelson, Francis J., Neville. George, New-
man, Jay L., Nile, Errett. Noel. Jake P.. Nofsinger. William.
Nordciuist, George W.. Nutsch. Albett P., Oakes. Harry F,,.
Ostlind. .lohn A., Ott, George W., Pearson, Ora D.. Pennington.
Clarence A., Popkins, Albert R., Porter, William O., Pounds,
Aubrey O., Proper. Ralph, Pruess, John A., Quackonbush,
Alexander, Quackenbush. David, Quinette. Arthur H., Quinten.
Peter J,, Redding, Raymond R., Reed. Ulmer G., Reese, David
C, Reynolds. John H., Rooks, Lcroy C, Rourke, Lawrence F.
Schilling, Phillip, Stiles. George A., Thorpe, Den/.yl, Tillery,
Allen J., VanGundy. Ray L.. Waldron, Thomas E., Warnock.
Glenn B., Welsh, Leo J., Williams. Wilbur H., Young,
George A.

OFFICERS

First Lieut. Franklin O. Carroll — Commanding Officer
entered ITniversity of Illinois September. 1912. Cadet in
Infantry and Artillery first tw'o years there. May, 191j,

enlisted in Troop B 1st Illinois Cavalry, National Guards
and following >'ear five months service on Mexican Hordei'.
On May Sth, TUT. eiitt-reil Isl Officers Training Canip at
I' t. Sheridan, 111. July '22. liilT, was transferred on ile-
tached service to the Ground School at Urbana, III. August
loth, 1917, discharged from First Officers Training Camp
and on same day enlisted in the Air Service. Signnl U. C.
Graduated from Ground School September S, 1017. ^iiul on
September 24th reporto'd to Kelly Field for flying inslruclion.
Comi)Ieted the R. M. A. course at Kelly Field December 22.
1917. Commissioned a 1st Lieut, in the A. S. Sig. R. C.
January 21th, 191S. On October 10th assigned as command-
ing officer Flying School Detachment, Squadron F of Kelly
Field.

Second Lieut. Albert H. Chalk. Supply aiul Mess Officer,
entered Officers Training Canip at Leon Springs. Texas.
August 24, 1917. commissioned as 2nd Lieut. A. S. S. C. Nov.
27, 1917. September 1, 1918, returned to Kelly Field and
assigned to Flying School Detacliment, Squadron F.

Second Lieut. Thomas F. Otis. Adjutant. Company
I r>Gth Infantry Iowa National 1910-1913, Served in
Signal Corps May, 1917 to September, 1917. Enlisted
September 24th, 1917, at Columbus. Ohio, completed course
of S. M. A. December 15, 1917. Belying instruction at Love
Field Dallas, Texas. Called to active service as 2nd Lieut.
Sig. R. C. A. S. April 20. 1918 (R. M. A. test April 12, 1918).
Reported to Kelly Field. June 27. 1918, for special instruction.
Assigned to Stjuadron F. as Adjutant — present service.

SQUADRON "G"— THE GAY LIVE-WIRES

IVl.Ni; in this manner the brief history of Kelly Field

S(iiiadron "(!." the writer endeavors to show the

manner in which our days were spent in Kelly

Field. We trust Ihat in years to come it will be a source

of pleasant recollection to such sijuadron-mates as read it

end recall familiar faces and incidents.

On a typical Texas morning, April 20, 1918, 150 men
were assembled at Division Headquarters from the dif-
ferent sections of the First Training Brigade to form what
was thereafter to be known as the 243rd Aero Squadron.
Lietit. L. L. Perrault, who had been assigned as Com-
manding Officer, took charge of the newly formed squadron
and with the assistance of Lieut. Frank M. Fretwell,
Supply Officer marched us to the 2nd Training Brigade.
Here we were ordered to Lines 50 and 52 and after being
assigned to tents, given the necessary equipment to as-
sure comfort for the night. After a hastily prepared meal,
a general policin.g was ordered and the lines rapidly as-
sumed the appearance of an old organization.

As a foundation for an efficient organization, tlie fnl
lowing appointments were made: Sgt. 1st Class Hammon.
"Top": Sgt. Hnlgren, Sgt.-Major: Sgt. 1st Class Lusby,
Duty Sergeant: Sgt. Nangle, Supply Sergeant; Sgt.
Urskine. Drill Sergeant and Sergt Roth. Mess Sergeant.
Under the guidance of these men, the squadron soon gave
the impression of being an organization of Regulars. Over-
seas equipment was hastily issued and rumors were rife
concerning our early departure for an Embarkation Port.
These rumors, however, were quickly dispelled, for on May
22nd we were ordered to Kelly No. 2 for training. Although
our hope of an early departure from the Land of Dust and
Cactus had been given a severe jolt, we still had hopes of
realizing our ambition of "Immediate Service in France."

While thoughts of Overseas Service were still strong
in our minds, a Squadron P'und was inaugurated which was
liberally subscribed to by all members of the squadron. A
liandsome silk "Old Glory" and a squadron guidon were

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Lieut. F. M
Cowman

luirchased which was to be used on our contemplated
march down "Unter den Linden" with General Pershing
leading.

On May 13, Lieut. Ellis G. Smith was assigned as
Supply Officer and instantly won his way to the hearts of
all. Lieut. Fretwell was then made Ad-
jutant. On May 17th, a day which will be
forever remembered by the members of this
squadron the hopes of the squadron were
blasted by nn order placing us on guard.
During three long, restless months, we
"walked our post in a military manner,
keeping always on the alert" for the day
when we would be relieved and once more
resume the pleasanter tasks of Special Duty.
'Twas then we came to the full realization
of guard duty through a Texas summer.

Lieut. Perrault, our commanding officer,
was ordered to report for duty elsewhere.
Lieut. Fretwell then assumed command, ably
assisted by Lieut. Smith. On July 22nd,
the Squadron designation was changed from
the 243rd Aero Squadron to Kelly Field
Squadron "G."

After 82 days of gruelling guard duty,
we were relieved and the event was fittingly celebrated by
a squadron picnic at New Braunfels, 35 miles north of
San Antonio. As Government trucks were not permitted
to go more than twelve miles from camp on picnics, ar-
rangements were made with a local carrier for trucks to
transport the over-joyed soldiers to their destination.
Arriving at Landa Park at 5 P. M._ a rush was made for
the swimming pool, while others occupied all the avail-
able telephone booths and sought out dancing partners for
the day. The evening was spent in diversified entertain-
ment and needless to say. was enjoyed by all. Some pre-
ferred hotels or bungalows in which to spend the night,
rather than the park, there to be caressed by the affection-
ate mosquitoes.

The following day. a baseball team was organized
which met the strong Squadron "H" team at the New
Braunfels Ball Park. "G" winning by a wide margin.
This impromptu team was later reorganized and repre-
sented Squadron "G" in all the games of the Flying De-
partment Leage of which we were a member, tying another
squadron for the championship, under the mana.sement of
Corporal Walters.

After spending an exceedingly enjoyable day, we de-

PAUL

Jiti''

parted for Kelly Field arriving at 11 P. M. All agreed
10 make the picnic a monthly affair. The following month
saw us again at New Braunfels, this time to stay two days,
over Labor Day. Too much cannot be said of the hos-
pitality of the people of New Braunfels who made such
keen enjoyment of these picnics possible.
The acquaintances we formed while on these
picnics will always remain dear to our
memory. The cool weather, however, soon
compelled us to abondon our trips to New
Braunfels on monthly picnics.

On September 5th, Sergeant 1st Clas.s
Hamilton was transferred to the Central
Officers Training Camp at Waco Texas.
The loss of our "Top" was a loss inueed but
we realized what it meant to him and the
best wishes of the squadron went with
him.

Lieut. T. J. Capron was assigned to the
squadron as Supply Officer on October 25th,
filling the vacancy left by Lieut. Smith who
was ordered away. On the eve of his de-
parture, a banquet was given in his honor
by the members of the squadron. On No-
vember 20th, Lieut. Fretwell was relieved
of the command of the squadron to devote his whole time
lo !-ecuring flying instruction. On the same date. Lieut.
Frank M. Paul was assigned as commanding officer, and,
l^y ms practical qualities and sincerity, has won the ad-
miration and loyal support of all. Lieuts. Henry B.
Poindexter and Joseph R. Wilkinson, both competent
wanderers of the air, were assigned to the squadron on
December 4th as Mess and Supply Officers, respectively.
Lieut. Capron was discharged from the service on Decem-
ber 28th to resume his business in Wayland, N. Y.

Thanksgiving Day was observed in the good old-
fashioned way with Turkey and all the "fixins. ' Mess
Sergeant Roth and his staff of competent cooks established
a reputation for themselves by preparing a bounteous
spread. Appropriate Menus were prepared which in-
cluded a roster of all Officers and men of the Squadron
and were distributea to all.

Christmas was a real holiday for most of the men as
75% of the enlisted strength of all organizations were
granted from five to ten day furloughs, thus allowing most
10 reach their homes. Those whose homes were too far
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cf by Mess Sergeant Robinson as far as the Christmas
liinner was concerned. But as a substitute for Home — it
can't be done!

The influenza confined us to camp for six weeks aflei
the 2nd of October. Many of the
men contracted the disease and
were placed in the Hospital. It
is with deep regret that we
mention here the loss of two of
our fellow-soldiers: Cook Her-
man Tobola and Private Russell
H. Eyre, both having contracted
pneumonia following infliicnzii.
They were with the squadron
since its organization and as the
Squadron is as one large family,
their loss assumes the propor
tions of the loss of brother to
each and every one of us.

On December 7th. we left tne
old line of tents which we had

occupied for the last eight AiVu^.J. A. WILKINSON
months and moved to the bar-S
racks formerly occupied by the

84th Aero Squadron. Although the advantages are many,
nevertheless we miss the free and open life of the tents.

There are many incidents and phrases characteristic
of Squadron "G" which could be mentioned here but they
are too numerous to state and too well known to be for-
gotten. Then. too. "Ho-o-o. Hum!" the authors are about
' pooched out."

We now anxiously await the order for our demobiliza-
tion when we will bid each other farewell and return to our
happy homes and climb into our "Civies." The frienoships
we have made while members of the "Texas Expeditionary
Forces" will never be forgotten and our minds will often
revert to the days spent in Kelly Field with the 243rd Aero
Squadron, now known as Squadron "G."

BOSTEB

Serg-eants 1st Class — Kieler. William J.. Lusby. Gordon
A. Serg-eants — liowslier. Lancilot J., Erskiiie. Frank, Hall.
Kduin I,.. HissoiiK, Harry. HolKren, Cliffonl G., Larkin,
William U.. .McGiiigan, Patrick, Nuf/. Ralph T., Parker, Henry
D., Pringle, Glen A., Keith. .I..I111 .^.. IL<iliinson, Leslie S.,
Schrack, Walter B. Chauffeurs Ist Class — .A^llen, Rees R..
L,amb, Thomas W. Chauffeurs — .Mt.ek, Herman C. D., Bolton,
Newton H.. Borst, Frank J.. Iiunn. Orlando R., Easly, Francis
E., Hails, Roy M.. Kunz. William J., Rogers, Frederick L.,
Schaumloeffel, Arthur C, Taylor, Lloyd G., Williams, Curtis.
Corporals — Ackerman, George F„ Bowman, Hubert J., Brophy,

Tliomas E., Cox, Henry H., Diekhute. Lavergne W., Kniep-
kamp, Erwln H., Needham, Jack K. Pitman, June S., Walters,
lieonard S. Cooks — Gerlach, George, Keefer, Dale M., Prada,
Mario. Privates 1st Class — Hoyco, Daniel F., Buckles,
Homer F., Campbell. Robert C,
I livers, Stanley H., Boten, Roy W..
Ilersh, Paul E,. Johnson, John T.,
I.everscdge, Frank, McDonald,
.liihn A., McWaide, I''rank A., Mel-
linger, Charles H., Morao, Fidel,
l'.i..\ton, Edward E., Rodengen,
I'Mvin O., Schjaastad, Theodore,
."^(■hlant, Norman S., Stockman,
William J., Stoneburncr. Joe.,
Swerak, Carl, Woodward, Erwin
C. Woodworth, Everett R. Pri-
vates— .\bliott, Jasper C, Adams,
.\hidisoii H., Amundson, Chris.
Anstiss, William G., .\lkinson,
lldvery C, Bailey, David, Ball.
Voung A., Bilodeau, William 1'.,
Itoss, Ray M., Bozarto, Edward
1:.. Brandon, Bradford, Camp,
LuNl. H. B. POIN DEXTER Joseph F., Chattin, Charles E.,
■~- I'rago, Arthur E., Dohn, Joseph E.,
Dumbacher, John L., Dyer, James
J., Fell, Francis A., Flear, Paul H.. Flinn, Clement A., Flint,
James E., Fleischer, Morris, Flesher, Fred, Florance, Frank
H., Follett, Francis V., Fowler, James R.. George Benjamin
K., Glenn, William L.. Hacker, Floyd C, Harrison, Thomas
B., Hatfield, Harold C, Hileman, Charles D., HoUenbach,
Robert G., lies, James V., Kurtzhal, Merle L., Land, William
F., Lappala, August, Lee, Harry, Lester. Harold B.. Lewis,
Saxon A., Lewis, Walter A., Lindgren, Alfred C, Llttleficld,
Daniel J., McCall, Lon C McLcllan, Millard K., Meadows,
Van O., Miller, Max A.. Moody, James E., Muehlbrad, August
W., Oden. Tim B., Parker, Thomas E., Philips, Hugh B. W..
Putnam, Earle H., Raesener, Henry J., Randall, Harry, Reese,
1' rank M., Regan, Stephen J., Richards, Tesia F., Riley, Albert
M., Robertson. William R.. Robinson, Elmer L., Robinson,
Frank P., Roth, William A.. Rountrec, Felix G., Rouse, Sam
H., Saur. Bert C, Scheetz, Frederick A., Schmidt, Emile L.,
.Scbrnitt, P'rank J., Schwyhart, Paul D., Segraves, Grovcr,
Short, Clarence A., Sloan. Frank S.. Smith. Everett E., Smith,
Lloyd, Smith, Ray A., Squier, Walter A.. Staib. Edward C,
Steffins, Oscar M., Stephenson. Samuel P., .Sullivan, Edward
F., Tanzer, John J., Taylor, Skelton, Tingley, Francis A.,
Vacca, Michael J., Varney, Edward W., Vaughn, Vernon J.,
Venable, Sterling P., Voight. William J.. Ward. Jimmie H.,
Walters, James C, Webb, Joseph A„ White, Erma R., Wilke,
Edward, Wilson, Ford S., Young, Raymond J., Youngquist,
Harm H.

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SQUADROiN "H"— The History-Making, Happy, Home-Like Hustlers
Renamed twice, but constantly the same in Spirit and Achievement

[STORY repeats itself. On April 19. 1775. Paul Revere
made his famous dash for the preservation of Liberty.
April 19. 1918, or exactly one hundred and forty-three
years later, Kelly Field became the possessor of a bouncing
new squadron of 250 men, the 244th Aero Squadron, like-
wise to make a strike for the
preservation of Liberty. Hum-
ming and buzzing with activity
as it was. very little disturbance
was caused by the arrival ot this
_ ^_ new offspring for although

t C ^ ^^^ Kelly has been, since the time

P mr% ^^- ^^B of its inception, a veritable bee-
fc I / ^H hive of industry, it has always

W \,^~ i^fl maintained an air ot tranquil-

ity, officially speaking. difficuR
to disturb.

The Squadron's personnel
originated largely with the old
5th. one of the pioneers of the
Air Service and until April, '18
at Kelly Field. Furthermore, the
244th personnel embraced every
department at Kelly and has con-
tinued as generally representa-
tive to this day. This cosmopolitan aspect, without doubt
unique among all the Field organizations, has given the
244th a distinctly democratic spirit.

The officers of the 244th at the time of its organi-
zation were: Commanding Officer, Lieut. H. D. Kroll;
Adjutant, Lieut. 0. B. Saner; Supply Officer, Lieut. H. P.
Turner.

For the first few months very few outside activities
were encouraged because of the financial infancy and weak-
ness of the Squadron fund. But on June 30, the 244th
burst into the public limelight with a vengeance on the
occasion of the first Kelly Field Squadron picnic. The
affair, a huge success was staged at Landa's Park. New
liraunfels. some thirty-five miles distant, and the trip to
and fro made in eight huge passenger busses. Leading
the procession was the 1st Air Service Band, also of Kelly.
Its ambitious and "peppy" strains awoke many a house-
hold unfortunate enough to be on the route and they were
responsible for the near break-up of several muster

Lieut. H. D. KROLL,
CommandinS

ceremonies at Camp Travis. Few will ever forget the
effect the "jazzy" airs produced upon a colored organi-
zation standing at attention along the route that morning.
It was a hot and dusty journey but the men were amply
repaid on arrival with one of the most excellent picnic
oinners ever prepared. Following this dinner, swimming
oud an athletic meet were enjoyed to the full. The crystal-
like pool and the attractive park made the visitors forget
the war and all its by-products, and when the recall
for the return was sounded, hardly a man but what re-
gretted to leave. The return trip was enlivened by a
watermelon fight staged on the numerous trucks while in
motion. Thus ended the first "big time" and the 244th
then became known as the picnic and recreational outfit.

On July 17th an official order changed the name of
the Squadron from the "244th Aero Squadron" to "Kelly
Field Squadron H." but so little difference did this make
in the maintenance and operation of the organization that
Ihe transition was accomplished almost without the knowl-
edge ot the men themselves. However, from that date on,
the 244th ceased to be anything but a memory and in its
place sprung Squadron H.

The first picnic at Landa's Park had served to whet an
appetite for more of a like order and accordingly, another,
to even out-do the first, was planned. This one took the
form of a week-end picnic and was held August 3rd and
4th. Again the trip was made by bus and another wonder-
ful time was had, the men leaving Xew Brauntels with a
feeling of regret that their tun should be so shortlived.

The. Old Tent

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Several meals, cooked in a field range brougbt along for

the purpose, and rivaling the ones served on the former

occasion, were prepared and it was a genuine "blowout"

from start to finish. The men rolled into their blankets

and slept under the skies and on or under the trucks.

The two days were occupied as before- -

boating, bathing and dancing. A special

dance was staged in the park the night of

the first day in honor of the Squadron's

second trip to New Braunfels for a picnic.

and scores of girls from town attended.

adding to make it an enjoyable affair. The

citizens of the town had been treated to a

parade and drill when the Squadron arrived

on the morning of the 3rd and as a resuli

it received a rousing send-off from the

people when it left late on the evening of

the 4th. Programs and menus were again

given to the men. and these are still kept.

along with those of the first picnic, in

memory of two of the best outings ever

enjoyed.

Along with other organizations on the

Field, the summer of 1918 was given over

to the Texas heat and the constant anticipa-
tion and hope of overseas assignment. Innumerable rumors

of such transfer were born and buried on the same date,

and frequently it was definitely assured us that we were
headed for either Africa, or
Russia, or France, or England
or the Mexican Border. Although
there were scattered cases of
-^^ssF officers and men of the Squadron

^^^^^^^^t- i-'M sent overseas, the approach of
^^^^^^^^JMdH October and Fall found the unit
'^^^^^P^ J^H still in the Lone Star State.

Upon the lifting of quarantine,
or on November 11, 1918. the
Kaiser celebrated in a fitting
manner by signing the arm-
istice. It was on that day that
Barracks 33 trembled and was
later descried by its occupants,
who went to town and helped
show the natives how to fittingly
Litiii. REESE celebrate the end of the world's

Lieut. C. Le page

greatest struggle. And henceforth sprung a series of half-
holidays and Squadron festivals that in some manner made

up for the uncomfortable summer months.

The expressions "good eats" and "Squadron H" have

been synonymous, but a rare treat was offered the members
on Thanksgiving Day. when a dinner be-
fitting a royal assembly was served in the
mess hall. Mess Sergeant Drummond and
his industrious assistants prei)ared this
men! for several days and were well re-
warded with the unanimous verdict that
Hotel nor Home "over here or "over there"
served a better dinner. Many ladies were
present and from soup to nuts and smokes
and candy not one article was missing.
Like all others. Squadron H had limitless
gratitude to offer on this national holiday,
and its celebration was quite appropriate.

November 18th saw another change in
the unit's name, although not so great this
time as before. "Kelly Field Squadron H"
became "Kelly F'ield Flying School Detach-
ment Squadron H," but owing to its lengthy
name it has never been adopted by its
members. Officialdom knows it as such,

but to the personnel it continues simply "Squadron H."
"H" firmly planted itself in the social structure of

Kelly Field on December 6th, when

friends one of the most elaborate

social and military affairs ever

staged in the district. This time

it was a mammoth banquet and

dance at the most attractive

hotel in town, and originality

and individuality, coupled with

the untiring efforts of a diligent

committee, resulted in a glorious

affair. The ball room was

elaborately decorated with ever-
green and model 'planes, and the

tables formed a huge "H," the

center of which contained a good

sized fountain. A few short and

snappy after-uinner talks were

followed by a formal dance

which lasted until 1 a. m. Ag-iiii Lieut. J. C. EWING

it shared with its

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Mornini^

the 1st Air Service Band contributed to the success of the
affair with their music, as did also the Travis Quartette.
For once the men enjoyed the sensation of being on the
streets after 1 a. m.. and it was a happy, high-spirited group
that returned to Kelly that morning.

Christmas night, although many had taken advantage
of furloughs offered over the holidays, another dance
was held in the Squadron recreation hall, situated at one
end of the mess building. At eleven a supper was served—
a supper worthy of a Christmas celebration in every
respect. In addition to this supper, fruits and nuts of all
kinds were offered during the evening, the pool table in
one end of the recreation hall being loaded
with these goodies. The dance proved so
delightful that it was continued until the
wee small hours of the morning.

The officers and non-commi.=sioned offi-
cers of the Squadron from the time of its
inception to the present have been: C'nii-
iiifuidiiiij Officer; Lieut. H. D. Kroll. who
has served since the Squadron's organ!
zation. Adjutant; Lieut. 0. B. Saner. Lieut
L. D. Buhl, Lieut. C. B. Crawford. Supplu
Officer; Lieut. H. P. Turner. Prisomi' I
Officer; Lieut. Jas. C. Ewing. Mess Officir;
Lieut. Lewis R. P. Reese. Barracks Officer;
Lieut. Clarence J. Wasson. The two last
mentioned are flying officers. Sergeant
Wm. Paschal officiated as Trjp-Seryeant
until July 20, 1918. Sergeant-Majnr ; Henry B. Moore. Louis
D. Steiner, Seth D. Seely. Hupply Sergeant; Wheelock P.
Chamberlain. Wm. Wolfson. Mess Sergeant; W. J. Ader-
hold Wm. A. Drummond. Coalcs ; Herbert E. Taylor.
Leonard Smith. Clark W. Tuttle. Joseph W. Walker. John
Miller, Elia Pera.

In the outfit is found much talent. Walter H. Dun-
ham, accompanist of the Kelly Field Glee Club, as well as
several other members of that organization were members
of the Squadron. Also Joseph S. Cavarretta. pugilist.
Cavarretta weighs 128 pounds and has made quite a reputa-
tion for himself and his Squadron in the Southern De
partment.

The Squadron has had a baseball team which, under
the admirable pitching of Corporal Curry, won ten games
out of fourteen played with other Squadrons on the Field.

"H" has been the first Squadron at Kelly to establish
its fraternity pin. All of its members have purchased
these attractive Air Service "H" emblems, which will serve
to keep alive, in years to come, ties of brotherhood formed
in tue cactus state.

The reputation of Squadron H has been a most en-
viable one. Especially in regard to the upkeep and
cleanliness of its quarters may this be said, for it has been
liighly commended upon the occasion of several inspections
by the Sanitary Officer. It has long been known as "The
best Squadron on Kelly Field." Handsome curtains and
draperies have been hung at every one of the windows in
i;oth barracks and mess hall, giving the quarters as much
cf a home-like appearance as possible. The recreation hall
is carpeted, and a piano, victrola and pool table have been
installed. There are also large, comfortable chairs and
tables for reading and writing. And. finally, an esprit de
corps has always been present, a condition due to the
earnest efforts and high qualities of the Sergeant-Major
and the Mess and Supply Sergeants.

Summarizing the life of Squadron H at Kelly Field,
it is to be noted that few other organizations possess so
many members who have thoroughly enjoyed Kelly and
Texas in spite of the keen disappointment in not having
gone overseas. Life here was by it made tolerable and
pleasant. Its men have ever been alive to opportunities
of diversion and have been the originators in many in-

stances. Its mess has always been recognized as the best,
and its men. through their work and discipline, have helped
much to raise Kelly Field efficiency to its present height.
And now that the war is over and the majority of us
members are returning to their peace-time occupations,
along with them go cherished memories of Squadron H.
Circle and barracks and Kelly, and of a year or more of
i.appy, wholesome associations with a squadron of "good.
old fellows" — one and all.

BOSTER

M. E. — Fiey. John H., Webb. Earl S.
Sergeants 1st Class — Johnson. Harold M..
Arbogast. Louis \\'., Allen, Paul H., Sutton.
John A., Rowe, Lyle W.. Xardelli, Achille.
Lansiborn, Douglas R.. Matejka, Laidmir K.
Sergeants — Walker, Llewellyn I., Price. Charles
II.. Sha.liach, David H.. Keller, Harry J.,
flu-rnt-r. Hugh Jr.. Burns, Vincent A., Rudy,
W'hitnev A.. Mazursky, Mordecia M., Drum-
mond. William A.. Wolfson. William, Seely.
Sdh D. Corporals — Fox Harold S.. Steele.
I'liiiibs ( )., l;ii.«<-\, rharles A., Hirsh. Martin S.
Cliaiiffeurs 1st Class — Rowe, Donald (5.. Tripp.
I ■,,•. .!•.,'' K. .Morgan, John L.. Burrows. Edwin R.
Chauffeurs — Hazer, Bernard R.. Masland,
SaniUfl. Shick. Charles C. Wright. Fred C.
I'.utkr. Joseph E.. Coleman. Harold L,., L'tley.
.Milton L.. Garner. Albert R.. Watson, Fred
; . Dorbad, George C. Rhoderick. George C. Jr.,
.Morgan. .Sidney. Sullivan. George F., Crowder.
.Mark J.. Cavarretta. Joseph S. Cooks — Pera.
Klia. Smith. Leonard, Taylor. Herbert E..
Tntile. Clark W.. Walker. Joseph W. Privates

1st Class — Etcher, Raymond S., Fly. Prentice

. y. Hanson. Herman G.. Hart. Clifford P..

of Ficnic Marshall. Robert J.. Xeuffer. William C. Pres-

•(,n. Harold C Sagcndorf. Raymond. Sholes. Dee, Shurm. Fran1{
E.. Travis, Wayne M.. Walkenhorst. August H.. Waller. Andrew
J.. Whilson, Theodore D.. Williams. Howard O. Privates —
Achning. Ralph G., Albin, James M., Allen, Ernest W.. .Mien.
James Iv. Alport. Abe E.. Alsop. Malcolm L., Alstadt, Emanuel
R., Anderson, George E., Anderson, George R.. Anderson,
Oscar J.. Anderson, Roland E., Anderson, William M..
.Andrews, Joseph H.. Arnote, Ersel O., Baker. Robert J., Bal-
Unger, DeWitt N., Basgall, Albert J.. Bealmear, Beverly B..
Beamgard, George. Beckman. Adolph, Barnes, Earl, Beckett,
Hilliard D.. Belt, Harry R.. Benner, James L., Bird, Willis S.,
Bischoff. Raymond L., Bixby. John H., Blackmear, Francis L.,
Blood, Chester N., Bodley, Ralph P.. Bouchard, George H.,
Cowman. Harry M., Boyd. Louis M., Braunsdorf. Harry F..
Burns. John J.. Cella. John P.. Chamberlain. Wheelock P..
Couch. Wayne C, Cross. Raymond G.. Cunningham. Herbert.
Daly. William R.. Fegley. Frank, Ford. Wallace C. Freednian.
Peter A., Jones, Howard L.. Jones. William R., Lefler. Rollin.
Lloyd, Elmer F.. Lowery. Albert W., McDonnell. Paul F.. Mc-
Enteer, Michael L.. McShirley. Frank M.. Martin. Samuel J..
Mattison. Joseph C. Meynard. Joseph E.. Miller. Earl M.,
Miller, John A.. Mitchell, Roy F.. Mohn. Harrv E., Mohr!
Elmer W.. Monson. Henry. Moon. William F.. Moore. Benjamin.
Moore, Henry G.. Muller, Edward F.. Mvers. George F., Myers
thilip. Nelson. Fred, Olson. Clifton P.. Osterhout Willard
F., Penn, Clifford. Quigley. Edward J., Richardson. Thomas
G., Rodgers, Sterling T.. Rowley. Herbert G.. Snvder. Leslie
T., Stember. Paul E.. Stockton. Marion F., Streeter, Merle.
Strom, Clarence W., Tanimler. Ross A.. Thompson, Warren
D.. Triplett. Orville A., Valentine. Lawrence F., Van Wee.s,
Arnold. Weber. William. Varus. Howard V.. Zimmerman.
Ralph G. Pormer Attached men — Aderhold. Wallace Jones
Bourke, William A.. Bowen, Bertran B.. Bruecker. John.
Carroll, John E.. Cella. John Paul. Colling. Ernest Walter.
Curry, Walter Waynion. Cost. Lewis Davis, Drouin. William
Joseph, Faraday, John Herbert, Fram, William H.. Froehde
Bertram E.. Lewis. William E., McClain, Charles P., Wiggins.
Piatt K.. Whcaton. Thomas Bodie.

SQUADRON OFFICERS

Lieut. H. D. KroU enlisted in the .-Vir Service December.
1917. He served his military training at the G. O. T. S.. Kellv
Field. Texas, and the School of Military Aeronautics.
Cohimhu.s. Ohio. He was commissioned March IS. 191S, and
assigned to Squadron "H" May 3rd, 1918. His home is In
t)orchester. Mass.

Lieut. H. P. Turner was graduated from Cameron Agricul-
tural College in 1912. and Oklahoma A. & M.. 1915. Home
address Lawton. Oklahoma.

Lieut. Charles B. Crawford is a graduate of the L^niversitv
of Michigan with B. .V. degree. He attended School of
Military .\eronautics at Columbus. Ohio, from March to May,
ISIS. Home address: Peoria. III.

Lieut. Clarence J. Le Page. Commissioned 2nd Lieut.
April 11. 1912: 1st Lieut. April n. 1917. Graduated School of
Military Aeronautics. I'niversity of Texas, Austin. Texas,
June 1,T. 191S. Qualified as Reserve Militarv .\viator De-
cember 4, l!ll.<i.

.^^?^5B

IN .M KM OKI AM

Tiio' in Domestic Ser\-ice theirs was the supreme sacrifice

GeorSe n. Adams, Oct. 24, 1918
Benjamin Moore. Dec. 14. 1918 George Frazer Myers. Dec. 17

1918

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SQUADRON "I"-The Industrious Indoor Aviators

mX ONE DAY. a SQliaciron may underso radical and
most startling changes. The transition in reality
may cnvcr a period of months, but to those who
have livfd in the midst of it. the reality comes with a
sense of shock and comes only at some time when for some
reason it is desired to enumerate, in chronological order
the various events which went to
effect the change.

The 245th Aero Squadrnn.
created by virtue of Sp^-cial
Order No. 23, on April 2'i. J91S.
was organized primarily with
the idea that it was to be a
Headquarters Squadron. A can
vass was made of the various
squadrons at that time on this
field and even Kelly Number
One's manpower was drawn on
in the endeavor to gather and
assemble in one organization the
necessary specialists of as high
a grade as possible to carry on
the Headquarters worli. The
nun working in Flying Depart-
ment Headquarters, the Office
of the Officer in Charge of Fly-
ing and the Office of the Engineer Officer, at that time,
were transferred to the 245th Aero Squadron which was
then ready, with the thirty-three men so assigned, to
start upon its career. The little group, under the super-
vision of Lieutenant Charles E. Allen and Sergeant 1st
Class Edward M. Britt. was installed in riarracks No. 75.
situated opposite the Kelly Field No. 2 Water Tank and
at (he extreme Western End of the road running outside
the field's barbed-wire fence. Up to and including the
months of June and July, 1918, every man, excepting the
well-known cooks and K. P.s in the squadron, was assigned
to some Special Duty and the 245th was supplying Head-
quarters with its Sergeant Major, M. S. E. Thomas Keenan.
and most of its clerical force, to say nothing of the office
of the Officer in Charge of Flying and Engineer Office,

Ueui. E. McDonald

1)01 h of which were manned almost exclusively by Special
Duty men from the 245th.

Under the administration of l^iiut. Wa.mu r. Sirgrant
Major Fred Vaile and Sergeant Edward M. Britt wire of
.great assistance in making the Army life of the men in
the squadron a pleasant one. Numerous picnics, dances
and dinners were arranged and on one occasion the whole
squadron "Trucked" to New Braunfels and revelled in an
aquatic meet. The Fourth of July Dinner and Dance and
the Victory House Warming were affairs that to do them
justice an article would have to be devoted solely to their
(hscription. As to Athletics the 245th unquestionably won
tlu Baseball Championship of Kelly Field No. 2 by defcatinj;
the ISOth. the 235th. the 2nd, and on default, the 243rd.
tlius having never been defeated and having met most of
tlie squadrons and returned victorious. This claim can-
not be disputed.

July 20. 1918. the "Powers that Be" decreed that
Flying Department Squadrons should be lettered instead
of numbered and the 245th became Kelly Field Squadron
"I." In reality just a change of name, but the old 245th
no longer existed. Kelly Field Squadron "I," with a per-
sonnel encompassing the innumerable trade tests of which
only an Aero Squadron can boast, was occupying Barracks
No. 75 with the old 245th's Officers and most of its men,
but here was transition in reality. Transition readily
recognized by the squadron's so-to-speak, "Charter-Mem-
bers."

During this time the squadron had the usual proces-
sion of Supply Officers and Adjutants. Lieut. Caminetti,
IJeut. McHale. Lieut. Streeter, Lieut. Reimann and Lieut
Poste. Lieutenant Earl McDonald, an R. M. A., is now
Commanding Officer. Sergeant Major Archibald L. Conklin
now officiates in Fred Vaile's capacity and Sgt. Edward M.
Britt still blows his whistle at 5:30 each and every morn-
ing. (SUNDAY excepted).

It is fitting at this time to devote a small bit of space
to a few individuals — merely enlisted men, one of whom
at least is deserving of more "pica" than can be devoted

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to him in this history. Referring specifically to Theophilc-
Jean Mathicu. French Patriot. Poilu, Airman, Ace: ar-
riving in this country with whatever the French equivalent
for our S. C. D. may be. no longer able to be a soldier, but
siill very much of a patriot, he finally arrived in Kelly
Field No. 2 and putting his twenty-seven months of ex-
perience as a French Flier to the best possible use, be-
came a civilian instructor in Aeronautics and Airplane
Engines at the modest salary of $350.00 per month. After
serving for some time as civilian in charge of Airplane
Repair at this field, erstwhile Lieut. Theophile-Jean
Miithieu of the French Air Service, having recovered his
health, resigned his position as civilian instructor for the
title of "BUCK PRIVATE" U. S. A., salary, .$30.00 per
month, less its many, many deductions. Private Mathieu
would doubtless have soon been Lieut. Mathieu had not
llie Boche practically capitulated and the Armistice been
signed, which in his case as in many others, prevented
deserving recognition of service. There have been other
such deserving men. Each man. it can be safely said,
has at least tried to try to do his best.

Kelly Field Squadron "I" is no longer, for all squadrons
iiave become one Unit known as the Flying School De-
tachment. Flying School Detachment Squadron "I" is
simply a subterfuge to prevent
entire loss of identity. The old
organization endeavoring tocling
to its existence before de
mobilization destroys even this
fiction when each man. chame-
leon-like will revert to a number
as in bygone Rookie Days for
the last change— HO.ME.

BOSrER

Sorgeant Major — A. I,, Cnnlilin.
"Top" Sergeant — i: .M. Brill.

Supply Sergeant — I.l.iyd T. Nei-
siin. Mess Sergeant — Williaiii
.Sclioiifker. Master Electricians —
Keenan. Ttujiuas. I'litlt-r. .'-;> 1\ ;i iiiis
!>.. Wliitiu/y, CIuuIl-.s (_'. Serjeants
1st Class — IJigelow, Keniielli 1'.,
t^iH'k. Kol:)ert, C^asiday, Henry .V.,
Sailors. Cra>*toni M. Stritiliiif;.

T. J. MATHIEU

.rohii H.. Thompson, Earl R., Wise, Mervin L., York, William E.
Sergeants — Barnes, Warren C, Barry, Ralph M., Jentes.
Milton A., King, Burgess B.. McCollough, Elkana S., Rowell,
Fred B., Borland, Roljert E., Huck, William, Matics. Cecil E.,
Millard, Edward H., Pieper, Julius C, Sandman. Victor E..
Skinner, Howard K., Stauffer, Willard L. Corporals — Foster.
Leslii' .J., Guay. William, Limroth, Leslie G., McClellen, Georae
U., My. IS, Willar.l G.. Xkkell, Edward C, Rothenhoefer, Geo.
L. Chauffeurs 1st Class — Hubbard. Albert O., Koens, Robert
L., McKee, Clarence W., Mullikin, Paul R.. Pardoe, K.lvin M.,
Price, Jay W., Scese, David B., Stedman, Alfred J. Clianffeurs
— Abbott, Chester W., Craig, John R., Drake, Claire O., Nel-
son, Anlhony W., Porter, Julian N., Ratcliff, Henry H.,
Richardson. Maceo M., Simons, Robert W., Strause, Curtis L.,
Sullivan, Howard F., Weld, Arthur C. G., Wright, C. B., Zerbe,
Claude. Cooks — Neunian, Samuel. Johnston, James H.,
Schmitz., Frank J., Shannon, Frank E, Privates 1st Class —
Bates, Howard S,. Coyle, Roy, Doherty, Thomas P., Doty,
Charles M. J., Johnson, Charles K., Johnson, Claude W., Mc-
Cann, Francis J., Matteau, NapoUoeen, Miller. Alfred R., Shook,
Philip M., Sparkman, Hudson S.. Newcomb, Carl R., Sekell.
Chester H., Stevens, Elwood A., Wain, Leonard, Wade, Samuel,
Wagonlander, Edward. Privates — Bacon, Andrew, Bagnell,
Andrew, Breckenridge, Harold E., Brevard, Robert J., Brice,
l^ewis B., Brickley, Ernest M., Brockman, Merril J.. Brown,
.August v., Buckingham. James H., Buckles. Victor, Budden.
Frederick H., Burns, John C Burt, Noel A., Byors, William
F., Caldwell, Grover C. Caldwell, Paul C, Calhoun, Fred.
Campbell, Arthur A., Campbell. Ralph H., Canter, Wade,
Dick, Carel, Leo W., Carson, Edward T., Cavender, Joseph M.,
Chapin, Deston G., Charlson. Harold E., Chekel, Julius J.,
Clawson, Warren, Coles, Nick S., Connoly, Earl A., Cornwell,
Frederick J. Jr., Craven, Arthur L., Galose, Loren, E.. Gallo-
way, John E„ Garnsey, Edward T,. Garrard. Leonard R„
Geisen, Rolla W., (51enn, Carl G„ Golden. David F,: Golden,
Frank F., Cosorn, Lloyd B„ Grim,
Harold, Hager, Chester T.. Hahn,
Howard G., Hall. Leslie E., Halter.
Merril, Harper, Olar. Hayes, Free-
man J., Hess, Ra.vmond F., Hill-
strom, Benjamin, Hol,\', Joseph E.,
Hullett, James 1="., Johnson, John
A., Lockwooa, r'rancis, Lucketl,
Edward H., Luaington, F'earl ,-\.,
Mackay. Saint Elmo. McMullin.
Elmer V., McNiven, Daniel, Magie.
Elisha E. Jr., Main, Roger 1...
Mathews, Andrew J., Melrose,
George M., Nelson, William H.,
Newton, James J., Nitz, George P..
Qiiellet. Joseph L., Quinn, Henry
J., Raybon, Charles .\., Root, Clyde
A., Rose. Ernest U.. Sullivan, Paul
H., Swan, James S.. Tudor. Walter
E., Vaitses, Stephen C, Van Tas-
sel. Elliott B,, Vogel, Andrew,
Weber, Elmer, Weisgerber, Ru-
dolph A., Wheately, Claude C
Wilson. George S., Wise, Glenn
v.. Wood. Joseph A.. Woolf.
Walter R.. Woolworth. Ernest, Jr.,
Zwirner, Oscar.

M, S, E., T, KEEN AN

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SQUADRON "K"-The Khaki Care-Free

N' AUGUST 16th, 1917 this squadron formed in Kelly
n ■ .\u. 1 as the 110th Aero Repair Squadron with
BJJI l.ieut. Wilson as Squadron Commander and Lieut.
Bagnell as Engineer Officer in command. It was composed
of men from various branches of the service and newly en-
listed men anxious to see active service in France. Known
as the Base Machine Shop Squadron, embracing the entire
personnel of the Engineering Department at that time, it
had control over the Machine Shop, Foundry, Heat Treat-
ment. Woodworking Shop. Welomg Shop, Magneto Depart-
ment. Tin Shop. Motor Shop, Erecting and Repair Division
and the Testing Department. Due to lack of material and
equipment, the work of re-
pairing ships and motors tax-
ed the ingenuity of all con
cerned to the utmost, and it
was only thru the exceptional
ability of the men and officers
of the squadron that the re-
pair work was accomplished.
On Sunday. October ISth.
1917, the entire squadron and
equipment was transferred to
the Flying Department Kelly
Field No, 2, forming the
nucleus from which the pres-
ent extensive system has
grown. This system has been
widely copied throughout the
other Aviation Fields in the
country.

On February 1st, 1918, the
name of the squadron was
changed to the 804th Aero
Repair Squadron, and Lieut,
Higgins was assigned as Com-
manding Officer and many
of our men were transferred
to other fields to introduce
the system which has been
perfected here.

About the 1st of April Lieut, Higgins was relieved
and Lieut, McCahlll was assigned as Commanding Officer,
only to be succeeded by Lieut. Landes with Lieut. Silber-
berg as Adjutant and Lieut. McCoy as Supply Officer.
During the dual assignment of Lieut. Landes, who, besides
being the Squadron Commander, was assistant Detail Offi-
cer of the Plying Department. Lieut. Silberberg assumed
the duties of the Commanding Officer, and it was thru
his efforts that Squadron "K" was the first squadron on
the field to have their Recreation Room decorated and
equipped in an elaborate way.

The furniture of the room is mission, designed and

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made by the men of the Squadron who are on duty in the
Woodworking Department and the lighting scheme in-
stalled by another member of the Squadron. The furnish-
ings include a piano, victrola, pool table, card tables, writing
tables, library and various other equipment for the benefit
and comfort of the men. The room is attractively
decorated, and the soft light from the Japanese lanterns
gives a warm and homelike atmosphere. Many happy hours
were spent here during spare time. Remarks were splashed
as freely as a big dog splashes water in a puddle too small
for him.

In the latter part of September 1918, the Squadron
was greatly depleted in strength by the sending out of a
great number of mm to Gerstner Field. La., to organize
the Engineering Department there, and to bring the Squad-
ron back to its authorized strength, a detachment of men
"..•as transferred here from the Mechanics School at Austin.
Texas, to obtain practical experience from the older men
in the organization. Shortly after this Lieut. McCoy was
assigned as Supply Officer of the Cadet Wing.

After the Armistice had been signed. Lieuts. Landes
and Silberberg both secured an honorable discharge from
the service, and Lieut. Burton, one of the most widely
known Flying Instructors on the field, was put in com-
mand; Lieut. Murray being assigned as Adjutant, and
Lieut. Lloyd. Supply Officer.

The Headquarters Inspections have given Squadron
"K" one of the best records on the Field.

The men of the Squadron look forward with regret
and pride to the day the demobilization machinery dis-
bands this highly efficient organization; regret for the
parting of friends and comrades, and pride in knowing
the self-sacrifice they made in training fliers to go
overseas, forming as they did the back-bone of the men who
aclped complete the job "over there."

Master Electricians — .McCrory, Earl, .Smith, Harrison A.
Sergeants Ist Class — Hemberger, William W.. Hudson, Floyd
i;., Jliuiiii^.s. Isaac B.. Lynch, Thomas. Michaels. Prank,
Moody, Dwight, O'Gara. James J. Sergeants — Blink, Win-
field B., Bowling, William A., Casebolt, Bernard, Christensen,

Axel G., Charlton, Bert, Comstock, Wilbur R., Davis, Aubrey
E.. Donlon, William A., Palkin, James, Fraser. Andrew B.,
Futch, Clarence W., Green, James H., Howard, James W.,
Hume, Royal D., Lehniger, Harry, Lytle, Lester L., Morris,
Hoy, Mutschler, Albert J., Russell. Henry A., Shaeffer, Albert
B.. Shanaman, Charles, Souza. EH .A.. Stewart, Marvin D..
\ eazey, Whitener, Henry E. Corporals — Becker, William F.,
Urunson, Clarence L.. Christensen, Herman, Cope. Fred
Crandall, Glenn N., Driesler, Benjamin F. V., Gage, Raymond
W., Grimshaw, William T., Hadley, Roy C, Hauher, Rudolpd
C, Heinecke, Gustav W., Johnson, Elmer E., Jones. William
T., Kinney, Ralph. Kolb, George W., Kolka, John J., Lloyd,
Homer L., Maher, Herbert P.. Parsons, Richard. Rudy, George
O., Savage, James J.. Schrneder. David. Sheiban. Abraham,
Warren, Claude L. Chauffeurs 1st Class — Hamann, Wesley
H. Cliaaffenrs — Barendregt, Jacob, Cooley, Frank D.. Ells-
worth. Estel. Hurd. Ernest S.. Keas. Harry W., Kreitz. Jay J.,
Mason. Millard J., Parr. Harold S.. Randel, Tip, Vanover,
William L. Cooks — Earley. Elmer M.. Ruff, Raymond C,
Vujovich. Stanley. Privates 1st Class — Cross Raymond S.,
Gilisi, Antonio, Godsey. Calvin T.. Holt.m. Arthur F., Pearson,
Philip E., Sturgeon. John G. Privates — .\hendschein, E. H.,
Aitken, William R., .\llman. Adolpli V., Baker, Ralph, Bern-
stein, Charles F., Bothner. Richard H., Bufflap, Carl A., Cook,
panels M. Jr.. Cunningham, Ellwood F., Dawley Floyd L.,
Dixon, Carl W., Downes, Robert W., Downey, William P.,
Fasken, Roy F., Ferraro. Carlo, Fertig, Abraham F., Fields,
Mathew J., Finnigan, Arthur L., Fisher, Ben. C, Fisher, Fay
J., Fox, Thomas A., Erisen, Alvin E., Fuller, Ernest L., Gee,
Harold M.. George. Edward, Gernazian, Hogop, Goodspeed,
Harry F., Haller. Joseph .\.. Hanna. Elmer E.. Howard, Charles
H., Hudson, John W., Hudson, William, Hurd, Enos A., Hutch-
inson, Joseph A.. Irvine. George A.. Jacks, French, Jackson.
Ova G., Jaderburg. Arvidd T., Janes, Harry W., Jewett, Ed-
ward P., Johns, Bennet O., Johnson, Charles L., Johnson,
Foster F., Johnson, Ivar A., Johnson Wilfred M., Johnson,
Raymond M., Jonew. Horace B., Jordon, Elmer R.. Keene.v,
Ralph H., Kellen, William F.. Kellner. Gus. G., Kelly, Ray-
mond B.. Kemnitz, Albert A., King. Ralph A. J., Kirkpatrick,
George X., Kinnaird, Theo A.. Klenk, Charles J., Klenk. Harry
G.. Kline, Glenn A., Kohlhorst. Lloyd W.. Kollaja, Leo. Lind-
holm, Alfred L., Lussenden, John J., Marino, Rosario. Martin,
Marion E., Martin. Roger J.. Miller, George A., Moreland,
Max L.. Noetzel, Charles F.. Novominsky, Jake, O'Brien.
Patrick N., Pfaff, Henry G., Pritsch, Clyde D.. Richards.
Ralph R., Samuel, John F., Schlossman, James. Showers.
George D.. Smith, Merle R., Stringham, Walter G., Teal.
Joseph L., Testa, Amos, Veien, Christian D., Wood, Leron Rj
Woods, Charles J.

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HE 84th Aero Squadron, whose service dates back to
Ihc baby days of Kelly Field, has had a long and

varied existence. In August. 1917_ the squadron.

under command of Major John P. Edgerly. was organized
and composed mostly of "Doughboy Non Coms" from the
liegulary Army Infantry School at Brownsville. Texas.
The Aviation Section was in its infancy at that time, and
one of the big problems to contend with was the securing
of efficient men with sufficient military training and leader-
ship to take care of and train the great influx of recruits
arriving at the field daily. The duty of the 84th men was
to organize into squadrons a certain number of men with
certain clas.<-es of training. When a squadron was thus
organized, it was then the duty of the "Non Corns" to start
Ihe new men on their military career. Feeding and giving
shelter to the new men was a big problem in
itself, and many a "Non Ccm" had to dig
and fight to keep his men properly fed.

The field was in quite a state of disorder
at that time. Scarcely any system had been
devised, and to bring order and discipline
out of a state of comparative chaos was
quite a job. Men just out of civil life found
it hard to buckle down to discipline, but
with constant drilling and exercise, they
soon found that to be a good soldier one
must obey. Keen competition then arose
as to who had the best squadron, and the
morale of the men was always at high
pitch. When taken into consideration thai
very few commissioned officers were on the
field at that time with about 18.000 men.
it can readily be seen that the "doughboy
Non Coms" of the 84th had a rough time Lieut. T, L.

of it.

Lieut. Harvey Buck and Sergeant Harvey Bruhy, who
were later killed in an airplane accident, were among the
early members of the 84th. Capt. Harry Secord and Lieut.
John Brown, old time Sergeants Major of the 84th. are also
among those given direct commissions for their faithful
v.ork on Kelly Field. Later, when enlisted men were being
accepted as candidates for commissions the squadron was
turned into a clearing house for future officers on both
flying and non-flying status. It was there that the embryo
officers were put through their initial course of training
to acquaint them with the responsibilities of military life
and fit them to become good leaders.

At one time the squadron consisted of six hundred and
six men. most of whom were awaiting assignment to fly-
ing schools. Records have been kept of every man that
went through the squadron, and notations made on his
record card. If he was commissioned, it was so noted.
If he failed at ground school and was returned to the
ranks, that entry was also made on his card. Approximate
ly of a thousand men that received their first training in
the 84th Squadron, twenty-five per cent finished their
training as flyers, bombers and observers; twenty-five per

cent were sent to schools for Ground Officers; five per
cent were given miscellaneous commissions direct; twenty-
five per cent were sent to infantry officers' schools, and
twenty per cent to artillery schools. Of the total number
of the men sent to schools, approximately two per cent
were returned to the ranks for failure in studies.

Later. Major Edgerly was assigned to other duties
on the field, and still later sent to France with an Air
Service Detachment. Many of the old members of the 84th
will remember him for his noble efforts in their behalf.
He was a strict disciplinarian but a good soldier, and a
good and just "daddy" to the best squadron on the field.
It was due to his efforts that the higher officers on the
field took an interest in the squadron and proud indeed
^^as he who called himself one of the "84th."

When the Second Liberty Loan campaign
started, a keen rivalry sprang up between
Camp Travis and Kelly Field. Although
the Infantry Camp had a larger number of
men, Kelly Field leaped far in advance in
subscriptions, and to insure a factor of
safety so that the Field would stay in the
lead, one member of the 84th, Louis A.
Ripley, a New York Banker, gave General
Ruckman, who was at the Field on Liberty
Loan day a check tor ,$30,000.00 worth of
bonds.

Such deeds as these, coupled with the

general morale of the men, have made Kelly

Field famous the world over. Many fliers

who learned their first "squads right" in

the 84th. have written back from France,

telling of their successes over the German

ROUSE lines. Although their training was strict

and severe, they will always remember with fondness their

early soldier days at Kelly.

In October. 1917. Capt. Loring Pickering was assigned
to the Squadron, and under his tutelage several new
methods of instruction were added. Lieut. Alexander H.
Eraser was the next Squadron Commander. He was as-
signed in December 1917, and knowing that the men wait-
ing assignment to school needed a more intense course
of training to fit them for their future duties, he devised
a new system of training which proved a wonderful
success. And it was directly due to Lieut. Fraser's efforts
Uiat the squadron justly earned the reputation "Kelly's
Crack Squadron."

Lieut. Fl-aser was a real soldier. He was a graduate
of the Virginia Military Institute. When war was declared,
he was in business in the city of San Antonio, but was
among the first to offer his services for his country. When
the Ground School at Kelly Field was first opened in the
summer of 1917, Lieut. Eraser was among the first class,
and graduated a First Lieutenant. He was very proud of
his command, and endeared himself to the heart of
every man in the squadron by his noble efforts in
their behalf. Later, he was appointed a member of the

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Administrative Board of the Air Service Mechanics School,
and held that office until his untimely death from
pneumonia.

In July. 1918. Lieut. Emmons was assigned to duty
'jverseas, and he was succeeded by Lieut. Thomas L. Rouse.

Lieut. Rouse is one of the pioneer flyers of the service,
being a graduate of the 3rd cla.«s of cadets who received
their training at Kelly Field. He is considered one
cf the best flyers on the Field, and the originator of some
of the present methods of instruction.

The administrative work of the squadron under Lieut.
Walter W. Barr and Sergeant Major George L. Fox has
been carried out in a most able manner. Sergeant First
Class Fox enjoys a most unique reputation of having been
"born and bred" in the old 84th.

With the coming of demobilization, one of the finest
squadrons in the service will go out of existence. The
memory of the new friends made and the happy associations
will always linger. If after the war is over and you should
meet an old flyer, just ask him about the good old 84th.
It by chance he has never been a member, the odds are
ten to one that he knows someone who was a member, and
thus will the memory of it ever continue.

To those who are leaving the service for their different
stations in life, we extend a hearty handshake and a wish
for their future success. They answered the call of their
country with the hearts of boys. They leave with the
mature minds of men. May God bless them all.

BOSTES

master Electricians — Jinn-^. Clyde A.. Robinson. Clem.
Sergean'.s 1st Class — Fox, George L.. Caldwell, Cecil, Blake-
luaii. iHirhuin II.. Gardner. George W., Kielar. William J.
SErgeants — Walter, Xewell J.. Cooper. Cherry T., Bray.
William H., Holm, Alfred, McClung, Albert E., Hissong,
Harry, McGuigan, Patrick, Hasselback, Walter M., Doolan.

Fred P., Rowell, Fred B.. Borland, Robert E. Jr.. Huck.
Wm. Corporals — Kaufman,, Stephen, Bryan, Paul X.. Bosert.
.James E.. Hanson, Harry, Pitman, June S. Chauffeurs
1st Class — Ilinton. Howard C, Buckley, Daid Jerome, Huff-
man. Artliur W. Cliaaffears — Davis, Arthur, Williams Curtis.
Allen, Richard W., Olson, Marcus A., Bolton, Xewton H..
Junek. Frank, Jr., Lucas, Earl H., Beale, Charles B., Rogers,
Fredrick L., Hayden, Stephen F., McQuillan, Charles J.
Coots — Brown, William H., Girk, File F.. King. Bert. Scott.
-Max H., Seitz, Ftank, Sutton, Leroy. Privalies 1st Class —
Aylward, William H., Blomgren, Rueben V., Corder, Jesse F.,
Crocker, Ivan B., Davis. John W.. Ford, Robert O., Garnick,
Ray I., Gephard, Elmer, Godsey, Calvin T., Hagen. Ralph E..
Hutson. David H., Landi, Felix. Newcomb, Carl R.. Sekell,
Chester H.. Wain. Leonard, Williams, Floyd L., Winter,
William, Woodring. Alvin. Privates — Bierig, Carl W., Bothner,
Richard H., Bullard. Loa A.. Canon. Leonard E., Carey, David
J., Carpenter, Philip B.. Cromwell, Alfred J., Deane. Alfred
C, Detty, George W., Diers. Charles B., Ebert, August H.,
Eby, Harry D., Edwards, Edward H., Eilers, Bernard F.,
Eisler, Fred, Elliott. Chester B.. Elliott, Uel C, Emel, Arthur
C, Englert. Andrew J., Epperson, James E., Erger, George J.,
Erickson, Charles E., Ericson. Wesley, Facklam, John F.,
Fancher, Thomas, Fasken, Roy F., Fertig, Abraham F., Field,
Matthew J., Fisher, Ben C, Fisher, Fay J., Flear, Paul H.,
Fleischer, Morris, Flesher, Fred, Flint, James E., Florance,
Frank H.. Follett_, Francis V., Fore, Harold, Forney, Charles
B., Fossett, Pleasant, Frank. Karl A., Franklin, Francis E..
Frazier, Clyde M., Fiitts, Robert E., Fuller. Edmund W..
Fuller, Ernest L., Fuller, Tom W., Galiardi, Joe. Gallea. Lnren
E.. Galloway, John E., Garber, Emmett L., Garnsey, Edward
E.. Garrard, Leonard R., Geisen, Rolla W.. Glenn, Carl G.,
Golden, David F.. Golden, Frank W., Gosorn, Lloyd B., Graf,
Conrad H.. Grim, Harold, Hager, Chester T.. Halter, Merril.
Harper, Ora S.. Harter, Chileen S., Hatfield, Leslie, Hayes,
Freeman J., Hess, Raymond F., Holy. Joseph G.. Hulet. James
P.. Jennings. George T., Johnson, John A., Jones, Bernie B.,
Loewy, Arthur, Maddox, Orie A., Martin. John H.. Miller,
George A., Paredes, Celestino P., Pepiot, Joseph E., Popeney,
Bernard P., Spangle, John, Stewart, Olie. Usher, Joseph E..
Williamson, Earnest.

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t-jIPECIAL ORDERS No. 166—35. "Pursuant to in-
l^j structions contained in telegram dated December
IIBmI 17, 1917, from the Chief Signal Officer, the 212th
Aero Squadron is hereby organized."

Like a plane in a nose dive, amid one of the heaviest
rainfalls of a Texas summer, came this order to Lieut.
Thomas Murchison. S. R. C. A. S.. who was assigned as
Commanding Officer.

Planting the Squadron Guidon in front of Squadron
Headquarters. Lieut. Murchison assembled his Staff, con-
sisting of Lieut. Clarence R. O'Brien, S. R. C. A. S., Supply
Officer. Lieut. Alexander Blum, S. R. C. A. S., Adjutant.
Corp. Thomas J. Wilson and Pvt. Michael H. Prince. Jr.,
who worked out the details for receiving the enlisted
personnel.

Pvt. 1st Class Rodman Law. known throughout the
United States for his daring stunts in flying exhibitions
and parachute jumping had the honor of being the first
enlisted man to enter his name on the Squadron Roster.
Not far behind, as always to formations, came Private
John H. Reynolds, popular stage favorite who has lately
won the title of the "Human Fly" by his wall scaling
ability. These have been a loving pair ever since.

Sergeants George A. Moore, Lyle H. Scott. Privates
Emil H. Komm and Charles H. Harman, exhibition flyers
in civilian life, honored themselves and the Squadron by
placing their names in the roster. Pvt;-. Sams. Wise
Walker. Allen and Jandt arrived from the Armorers School
at Wilbur Wright Field and to say the least, they were
samples of what the 212th now contains within its folds.

The remainder of the enlisted personnel came from
the 812th, 668th, 324th and 327th Squadrons. On June
19th. 1918 Lieut. O'Brien was relieved from duty with the
Squadron and assigned else-
where. His place as Supply Offi-
cer was taken by Lieut. T. J.
Capron. On July iSth. 1918,
Lieut. Blum was relieved and
.. ■ transferred elsewhere. His place
as Adjutant was taken by Lieut.
Rutherford Fleet. A. S. S. R. C.
Sergeant Walter H. Reller then
made his debut. He was assign-
ed as Sergeant-Major and has
successfully piloted the Squadron
■; Ship through the pit-falls of
"^^^ 4^^ '■ army paper work.
^^^K^^^ Lieut. Will H. Lightfoot A. S.

^^^^^HtBH^H M. A. replaced Lieut. Murchison
^^^^^^^^^^1 as Commanding Officer on No-
— ^^^i^^^B^^^B vember 7th. 1918, and the en-
listed personnel soon recognized
Lieul. W. H Lightfoot in him a friend, every ready to
Commanding look after their welfare. Lieut.

<'
5 "

Fleet, feeling that he could out-do the birds in their ele-
ment, applied for instructions as a iiilot and was trans-
ferred to the Cadet Wing on November 18th, 1918.

On December 2nd 1918. thirteen non-commissioned
officers and Pvt. Johnnie Reynolds were transferred to the
Flying School Detachment, leaving 123 men to represent
the Squadron.

In glancing over the roster, one can remember "shining
lights" who by their characteristic actions will bring back
many interesting incidents of military life on Kelly Field.
Among these are: Sergeant Allen, who was assigned to
the Squadron as a machine gun instructor, became at-
tached to the "Canteen Circuit" and ended up with a recom-
mendation as a permanent K. P. by our esteemed Mess-
Sergeant.

Sergeant "Swede" Johnson, has written to all the
leading Detroit papers of his promotion and intends to
use this bit of advertisement in obtaining a position after
demobilization.

Private 1st Class "Nugget" Cody, descendent of
"Buffalo Bill" has held down the position of scout and
mail — dispatch — orderly ever since the Squadron was
organized.

Chauffeur Kaler. inventor of a valve-lifter, which has
been the envy of the Transportation Department, claims
to hold a clean record of never having had his truck stuck
while on wood detail.

Armistice signed. Vandeventer appears at 7 A. M. at
Orderly Room for discharge while Chauffeur Knighton
remains outside recruiting men for the Air Service as a
Keeley Cure.

Chauffeur Wright has been assigned to give lectures
on "Why is a fuselage."

Private 1st Class Orbell, fam-
ous gold-brick, has aroused
suspicion by appearing each
evening at 5 P. M. with grease
on his hands.

Pvts. Dimon and Dixon have
been recommended for transfer
to the Medical Corps for con
servation of ink and sick-books.

A four-act drama by Private
Dischinger.

Act One— 2:30 A. M. Guard Dis-
chinger halts Officer of the Day.
Act Two — Silence. More Silence.
Act Three — Officer of the Day
"Well, are you going to keep me
at attention all night?"
Act Four — Guard Dischinger
"AT ease."

Private William Aeronautics
Hendrick, by the aid of his inter- l.icul. CAPRON

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national almanac, can tell you the types of airplanes that
will be used in the next war.

Private R. Clarence Hogan and "Stub" Hamilton, in-
separable now and forever, represent the Squ.idron at the
New Braunsfels Mothers Club Meetings.

Private Kerns, the wrecker of wings, has started a
Squadron of his own, of which he is to be
duty-sergeant for the rest of his life.

Private Cahill, after trying to serve as a
mud-scraper for the rear wheel of Sergeant
Scott's "Bug" was caught in the act of lay-
ing aside his crutches for Christmas and
New Years Eve.

"Speed-Demon" Kissinger has signed up
as a mechanician for Sergeant "Mickie"
Conners on the speedways for next year.

Private Novak, backed up by a three-
quarter vote of the Squadron, guarantees to
grow hair on any smooth surface.

Now that "Dare-devil Human-Fly" Rey-
nolds has left the Squadron. "Pyrene
Squeezer" Sarrazin, finds life lonely along
the Squadron Street.

Corporal Michael H. Prince, Jr., has com-
pleted plans for an annex to the Mess-Hall
to be used as a private dining room so
that he may enjoy his late breakfasts in
peace.

Pvt. Roy Hendrix, ex-shoe-wizard of Denver, has ap-
plied for a patent on his Sunday morning inspection shoe-
camouflage.

Private "Sweetie" Weeks, our beloved "down-town
sergeant" has won distinction by bucking the entire Squad-
ron when stag parties are suggested.

Corporal C. Percival Rayner wonders why the hotel
mezzanine floor lights in town burn after 12 o'clock.

The balance of the Squadron
is made up of no lesser lights but
army paper-work is army paper-
work.

Place. Mess-Hall No. 30. Time.
5:40 A. M. Back-ground, Army
kitchen range 9S8 feet by 1263
feet, kept hot by eighteen bucks
of the wood detail. Scene, 519
cooks and 1700 K Ps rush to and
fro under the watchful eyes of
assistant mess-sergeants Gaboon.
Kantner. Law. Root, Bucking-
ham and Verschoore. Batter for
flap-jacks was being prepared by
twelve concrete mixers and a
steam shovel was removing the
debris. Ten Kitchen Police with
bacon rinds strapped to their
shoes, were skating back and
forth over the griddle and Cook

Lieut. FLEET

Lieut. HARUY

Behan in charge of a trench-digger was transferring the
cakes from the griddle to waiting Fords, which rushed the
cakes to the tables. Enter Mess-Sergeant Wolf. After
glancing over the scene, he mounts his trusty motor-cycle
and riding around the Kitchen shouts his orders through
a megaphone until chow is over.

Lieut. Lightfoot acting in the capacity of
Commanding Officer, S. O. and Adjutant,
kept the Squadron runing as an essential
link in the War ..lachine until December 8
when Lieutenants Arthur A. Hardy. J. H.
Gadbury. Marcus H. Cohen and Kenneth
D. Brabson come to his assistance from
the Cadet Wing.

Although the 212th Squadron had men as-
signed to everj' essential department of the
Flying Department, fate finally decided that
the work of the Squadron was finished and
today. Monday. January 6th. 1919. Taps is
sounding and the enlisted personnel have
passed over into other organizations. Peace
and quiet once more floats over the skeleton
organization which is still known as the
212th Aero Squadron.

BOSTER

Serg'eants 1st Class — E>rouin. William J..

Peterson. Hendrick S., Schellenger. Davis W..

Scott. Lvie H., Waughtal, Samuel E. Zalabak.

Frank. Serffeants — Allen, Samuel B.. Conners.

Mitchell G.. Johnson, John A.. Lines, Floyd O.,
Reller. Walter H., Wolf, Theodore E. Corporals — Bonnette.
Andrew G., Kaeter, John H., Pierce. Harold M., Prince. Michael
H. Jr.. Rayner, Clifford P., Schweizer, George J. Chaoffenis
1st Class — Santee, Charles R.. Thompson. Thomas H. Ciauf.
feurs — Kaler, Roland W., Knighten, William F.. Lynn, Ray A.,
Mag.i'r.s, Grady M., Martin. Albert S., Osbahr, Herman C,
Schmalzriedt, William H., Vandeventer. Leonard G., Wright.
Carl. Cooks — Buckingham, Cloyd O., Cahoon. Orus W.. Kant-
ner, Burnal C, Law, Thomas. Root. Clifford W.. Verschoore,
Alois. Privates 1st Class — Cody. Robert M., Lipe, Julius J.,
McKee. Oscar R.. Olson. Henry Q., Orbell, Charles A.. Powers,
John F.. Rein, Clarence E., White, Curtis C, Zettergren,
Charles O. Privates — Batton. Frederick C. Behan. Joseph,
Cahill, Edward J., Curtis. Dwight F.. Dimon. William L..
Dischinger. Frederick W., Dixon. Hoyt F., Dowdell, Vernon L..
Drury, Fred L., Duty. Clyde G., Ehrhart, Claude W., Fear.
Lorin E., Fitzler. Frank, Grady, Lawrence R., Grauerholz,
.\Ilen E.. Green, Arthur K., Green, Frank. Greenig. David T..
Gregeory. Thomas J., Grimes. Grady L.. Grindle, Oliver W..
Hamilton. Dixie G., Hamilton. Elmer E.. Hamilton. Street.
Hamm, Alfred M.. Hammond, Vora S., Hanna. Arthur L..
Hardwick. Francis M.. Harkreader, Charles T.. Harmon. Har-
vey A.. Harris. Clyde E.. Hazlett. Cecil C, Hedberg. Elmer
P., Hedstrom, Carl L., Helfrich, George A., Helmlingcr, .\nton
J.. Hendrick. William L.. Hendrix, Roy. Henry, Edward C,
Herman, Gaylord. Herwig. William B.. Hillis. Bayard W.,
Hodgson, .Archie L.. Hogan, Richard C. Mogg. Ernest J.,
Holbert. George R.. Holliday. John H.. Holmsgaard. George,
Holt, Allen J., Holswarth. William J.. Honn. Harry A.. Hub-
bard. William R., Jacobsen, John, Jensen, Julius. Johnson.
Harry E.. Kemrer. Edwin T., Kerns, Pearl A., King. John M.,
Kissinger, William J.. Lee. Louis B.. Leverson. Oscar B..
Menefee, Bonnie L., Miller. James L.. Novak. Andrew, Olson,
.\rthur B.. Parrish, Murton C, Robords. John M.. Rodgers,
Daniel W.. Sarrazin. Joseph E., Smith. Carl M., Sullivan.
George L, Switzer. Leon F., Weeks. LeRov, Wertin. Mathias.
Wiernian, Willis R.. Wirick, Earl L., Withers. Clay J-
Wolzinger, Dave, Wright, John B.

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AERO SQUADRON 322

HE 322nd Aero Squadron was organized February
20. 1918, in Kelly Field No. 1, by C. A. Marone, 2nd

Lieut. A. S. S. C, who appointed the following men

on his administrative staff:

Sgt. Ist Class Clarence L. Woodworth, Sergeant Major;
Sgt. 1st Class Robert Berven, Supply Sergeant; Sgt. 1st
Class Jesse E. Richardson, Mess Sergeant.

At that time the enlisted personnel of the .squadron
was made up of men on special duty with the Post Military
Police and Post Signal Officer. On June 20th the squadron
was reorganized, all the members with the exception of
the administrative staff being transferred to other organi-
zations in the Field, and with the administrative staff
as a nucleus, moved to Kelly Field No. 2, where it was
brought to full war strength by the addition of men from
other organizations in the Flying Department. The Dual
Stage of Flying, later known as Flight No. 2, was assigned
to the squadron, and the men have made a great record
tor themselves by their interest and hard work in main-
taining the high standard of efficiency which is required
of them in the discharge of their duties on that Stage.

A number of changes in Officers were made in this
organization since It w'as transferred to the Flying Depart-
ment. Lieut. C. A. Marone was relieved of command on
August 1st, and was succeeded by Lieut. A. W. Johnson,
who, when transferred to a port of embarkation, was
succeeded by Lieut. Paul A. Smith, the present squadron
commander. Lieutenants H. G. Davis, J. H. Greenwood,
G. H. Russ, D. A. Brown and C. E. Brasher, have been
connected with the organization in various capacities dur-
ing the summer and fall of 1918.

Two members of the squadron died during the In-
fluenza epidemic, Pvt. Alfred A. Harwood of Steubenville,
Ohio, on October 18th, and Pvt. Gaston J. Cook, of Jack-
sonville, Texas, on December 13th. Both men were of the
highest character, and their deaths were distinct losses to
the service.

The 322nd Aero Squadron has been extremely forunate
in having officers of high ability and good judgment, who
have been at all times in perfect harmony with their men,
and there has always been a feeling of deep regret at their
loss through transfer.

ROSTER

Albright, .lolni .1.. .\ltman, Georgu \V., Andci-soii, .Xugiist
B., Balmes, Albert, Batson, Eugene M., Beckman. Arthur .1.,
Beggs, Philip J.. Bell, Leslie G., Benson, Bert, Borie. Benianl
S., BoyO, Perr.v E., Burkant, John E., Bush, Edward S., Christ-
offersen, Arvid H., Clements, Ernest W., Clement. Thomas K.
Cole, Alfred O., Cole, William J., Cook, George C Collins,
Samuel W., Comerford, Harr.v G., Compton, Dewey H., Con-
nell. Daniel O., Conrow, Fred C, Cooley, James T., Cornell,
Harold C, Craven, Otto C, Cromer, Herbert E., Crosby, Arcliie,
t'ullar, James, CuUvell, Walter E., Curtis, Jesse P., Danford,
Victor A.. Depew, Fay E., Davidson, Gerald C, Davis, Albert
H., Davis, Ross F., Dennis, Artist L., Dillon, Delbert, Dishon,
Osa T., Doherty, Jacob M., Doman, Harry B., Douglierly,
Fred O., Doles, Earl M., Draugon, Homer W., Eagles, Chester
M., Elliott, Roy E., English, George W. Jr., Evans, Allen B.,
Glasspoole, Harold D., Griffin, Walter A., Harwood, John
W., Hodgman, Oscar M.. Hoshor, John J., Isaacs, Louis, Jen-
kins, James H., Keller, Leroy G., Kennelly, Joseph T., Kind-
gren, Carl A., Lapham, Stanton C. Jr., Libert, Edward R.,
Lippert, Earl E., Little, Leo J., Lyon, Harold D., McCormack,
George H., Mason, Merle H., Matson, William, Mertens,
Arthur J., Moffat, Samuel R., Morehouse, Herman, Noyes,
Fred E., Olson, Andrew Overman, Herbert C, Parker, Charley
F., Peacock, Grafton H., Polen, Samuel, Randall, Leslie E.,
Riggins, Walter A., Rine, Albert, Rodgers, George W.,
Sargent, David J., Schaetzle, Stephen F., Schneider, Gus,
Sebook, William J., Schulz, Arthur, Sheridan, RoHin S., Simon,
Frank, Simpson, Clark, St.auffer, Horace A„ Swart, Frank,
Tracy, Walter E., Utter, Harvey H., Weeks, David C, Welch,
Reuben S., Wilkins, Charles L., Williams, Norman A., Witmer,
Robert T., Wood, Arthur C.

OFFICERS OF 322ND AERO SQUADRON

Paul A. Smith, 1st Lieut. A. S. (M. A.) was assigned to
the 322nd Aero Squadron October 1, 191S. He was commis-
sioned in November, 1917. He received his ground school
training at Austin, Texas, and finished his flying training
at Kelly Field. His home is at Miami, Fla.

Howard G. Davis. 2nd Lieut. A. S. S. C. was assigned to
the 322nd Aero Squadron on June 20, 1918, and continued in
that capacity until November 1, 191S, when he received
overseas orders. The signing of the armistice prevented
him from seeing duty in France, however.

Lieut. Davis' home is at Boston, Mass., and he entered
the service from that city last February, going to Columbus,
Ohio, to the Officer's Training School at that place. He re-
ceived his commission May 11th, and arrived at Kelly Field
for duty May 20th.

Donald A. Brown. Lieut. A. S. A., was assigned to the
organization December 4, 1918. Lieut. Brown received his
commission shortly l.)efore the signing of the armistice. He
attended the S. M. A. at the University of Illinois. His home
is at Long Branch, N. J.

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AhKU SULAURUN 322

CUBA IN THE WORLD WAR

N THE 7th of April. 1917, only 18 hours after the
L'nited States of America declared war against the
Imperial German Government. Cuba, the Island Re-
public, followed the same course and also went on recorii
as unalterably opposed to the dictates and methods of the
Hun. Although Cuba was not at that time capable of
participating actively in the fighting to a very great ex-
tent, nevertheless the service which she has been able to
render America and the Allied nations has not been incon-
siderable.

Immediately after it had declared war. the Cuban
Government siezed all German ships in Cuban harbors
and turned them over to the United States to be used as
transports in conveying our boys to France. The vessels
were gratefully accepted and are still being used by this
Government. Following again in the steps of her pro-
tector, conscription was established, and all men between
the ages of 21 and 28 years were obliged to enter the Cuban
Army.

Although the United States and the Allies suffered to
a slight extent during the war on account of a lack of
sufficient sugar, if Cuba had not come to the fore and
devoted unusual energies to the production and refining
of enormous quantities of this product, the famine would
have been much more pronounced. During the period of

the shortage this little nation shipped to its co-belligerants
more than three million tons of the refined product.
Alcohol, iron ore. copper, asphalt, woods and other
products were also furnished in great quantities. The
Cuban Branch of the Red Cross has worked valiantly and
has sent through America several millions of dollars to
stricken France and Belgium.

Among the many Cubans who saw active service with
the American Forces and the French Foreign Legion must
be counted Captain Terry, who fought for three and a half
years with the French Aviation Corps. During that time
he won three war crosses for distinguished service. Capt.
Terry is at present in Kelly Field, in charge of the detach-
ment of thirty Cubans who are receiving instruction here
in Aviation as the guests of the United States Government.
The men arrived here on September 6th. 1918. and their
prospects were early service in France, but the signing of
the Armistice shattered their dreams and now they are
preparing to return to Cuba when their training is finished.
The detachment here comprises 4 officers. 13 sergeants.
11 corporals and 3 privates. They are loud in their praise
of America's friendship for Cuba, and say that Cuba de-
sires no higher honor than to be permitted to express its
gratitude by any assistance it may now render.

1 v^^^^-^i^ ^T-

Cuban Officers

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Mai- KRAPF

THE CADET WING

ME month of October. 1917.
kiipw no such organi

1 zation as a Cadet Wiii.

Acadtmic School in this Field
Major J. n. Rudolph at that time
was aiitliorized to in.stall a
Ground Department for the pui
pose of sivins the student pili)l
a knowledsp of Engini erin,;;.
Radio and Machine Gunnel. v
sufficient to warrant advanci (!
trainin,s in these subjects, tha'
he mi,s;ht be made an efficient
fighting unit in the magnificeiii
army of Uncle Sam.

To ass-ist him in tliis purpo.'-i
Major Iiudolph had one enlist rd
man. M.S.E. J. C. Tuncl<. wli.i
acted in the capacity of Fir>i
Sergeant. Company Commandi i ,
Instructor. Disciplinarian, eh
The latter was succeeded in tlii^
pretentious capacity by Sergeani
Charles K. Dunlop.

About a month later Major E. L. Hoffman
was made Commanding Officer. Cadet De
tachment. and he was almost immediately
relieved by Lieut. John W. Frewer. Lieut.
Frewer, afterwards, was designated as Offi-
cer in Charge of Photographic Work in this
School, which work was entirely distinct
from the normal course of studies.

Major Rudolph, considered one of tli"
Army experts in small arms, devoted his at-
tention to instruction in machine guns, his
one Lewis gun doing yeoman duty toward
this end. This department erected a single
track at a fair distance from the flying field.
and each cadet was given his opportunity
of firing a few rounds on this range. It was
tedious work for the prectptor and the cadet,
and if the student-pilot were fortunate
enou.uh to pull the trigger of the machine
twice during the course of his instruction it
was considered the acme of success.

Major Rudolpli. considered one of the Army experts
in small arms, devoted his attention to instruction in
machine guns, his one Lewis gun doing yeoman duty to-
ward this end. This department erected a single track
at a fair distance from the flying field, and each cadet was
given his opportunity of firing a few rounds on this range.
It was tedious work for the preceptor and the cadet, and
if the student-pilot were fortunate enough to pull the
trigger of the macliine twice during the course of his in-
struction it was considered the acme of success.

It was e>irly recognized that progress cotild not he
made under these conditions, and soon Major Rudolph
was happy to add to his equipment some ten Lewis guns
and one Marlin. With this additional equipment it neces-
sarily followed that an increase in the staff of instructors
was imperative. About this time. December 1st. 1917,
the Cadet School Detachment received assistance in the
person of three commissioned officers, one of these

OF EMBRYO FLYERS

Capt. H. V. HAND

Limit. T. MURCHISON

wMm

ENLISTED PERSONNEL CADET WING HEADQUARTERS

c;aui-,t wing siaH'
fortunately experienced in machine gunnery. With his
assistance several ranges were built, and eventually the
equipment enlarged until all types of machine guns now
in use in the United States Army were presented for the
instruction of Uncle Sam's airmen.

By degrees the department was enlarged until, about
.•\pril 15, 1918, it possessed three commissioned officers
and some fourteen enlisted men as instructors. The
growth of this department has been steady and marked
until at the present time, under the leadership of Lieut.
John Y. York, it may be claimed that a more highly
efficient course of instruction in the handling of small
arms cannot be found.

ENGINE DIVISION

Possibly the most popular department of the Cadet
Wing is the Enginering Department. The aeronautical
engine is one of the most necessary features of instruction
ic air pilots. Without a thoro, comprehesive knowledge
of his motor the pilot is absolutely at sea in the air. Be-
ing of a purely technical nature, instruction in aero-
nautical motors is probably one of the most difficult.

In November. 1917. one non-commissioned officer and
one private soldiei' undertook the instruction of student-
pilots in the theory of construction of and the difficulties
to be met with in aeronautical motors. Their equipment
consisted entirely of their own gray matter, one 2%' by 4'
blackboard and a box of crayons. Equipment for practica'
instruction in this subject was not available until Feb-
ruary. 1918. The Cadet School was fortuate enough at this,
lime to secure three or four antiquated, worn out and
otherwise ureless motors. To the lecture course was now
added the dismantling and assembling of motors.

The results of this addition were so startling that the
request was made and granted for the construction of a
scries of motor blocks, and on these were installed one or
two of the aforementioned motors. The instructors then
set themselves to work making parts that were missing
and refitting parts that were worn out. until it was possible
to so run these motors that the cadet might experience the
difficulties presented by an aeronautical motor in oper-
ation,

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THE CADET WING OF EMBRYO FLYERS

The Engine Division of tlie Cadet Wing now ex-
perienced tiie addition of a commissioned officer, and iiis
influence added to their meagre CQuipment several motors
in running condition, thus giving a rather complete course
in aeronautical motors.

In August. 1918. the Airplane Division and the Engine
Division were combined under one head, known as the
Engineering Department, under the command of Lieut.
Armand V. E. Smith.

From that time until the pre.?ent this highly technical
instruction has successfully progressed to a point of
efficiency that has been copied by the English Army, the
French and the Italian.

In order that the instruction in engineering be made
thoroughly comprehensible to the student it has been
necessary, from time to time, to construct different charts,
diagrams and drawings of all kinds. To accomplish this
a drafting room was maintained in conjunction with the
Engineering Department, under the supervision of Ser-
geant Jo.=eph F. Cosek. Countless numbers of such
diagrams have been turned out for the edification of the
student-pilot.

RADIO DEPARTMENT

In April, 1918. the Radio Department of the Cadet
Wing School consisted of two buzzer sets, and one private
soldier as an instructor. Lieut. Kerrigan M. Manookiu
was at this time placed in charge of radio instruction.
.\11 types of radio equipment were installed, and under
Lieut. Manookin's supervision a radio station was es-
tablished at this School which put the Field into com
munication with all parts of the country. It has been said
on good authority that a more thoro school of radio tele-
graphy is not known in this country.

Instruction in radio telegraphy will be recognized as
one of the most necessary courses to be given to student-
pilots, for without his means of liaison the pilot is of little
avail to the different branches of an attacking or defend-
ing force.

AERIAL OBSERVATION DEPARTMENT

Until May, 1918, little or no attention was paid to the
practice of aerial observation and map making. When .d
pilot is on duty, having become thoroughly familiar with
the mechanism of his machine and proficient in the art
of communication with his base, there still remains a
momentous duty for him. Lieut. James W. Rader took it
upon himself in May, 1918, to train the student-pilots at
Kelly Field in this art. With the assistance of three highly
efficient non-commissioned officers Lieutenant Rader con-
structed a large map. 20 feet by 40, on which was portrayed
a sector at the battle front. Distances were figured out to
a nicety, and the student-pilot was thus given his chanct
to observe the results of artillery fire.

This fire was conducted thru the medium of shifting
electric lights, of which there were a vast number, and
before being declared a proficient observer the student
was required to tell on this map the exact distance artillery
fire would fall short or over, and he was not passed in
this course until his observation would bring the fire
from his artilUry to the exact location required,

PIIOTOGRAPHIC DEPARTMENT

There remains another phase of observation which
depends, not upon the eye of the observer but upon the
lens of the camera. Lieut. John W. Frewer organized a
department in this school which dealt with photographic
observation. He was successful in obtaining the necessary
equipment from Washington which would permit pictures
being taken from the air and next classified.

It was later found that this department could be put
to another use, namely the training of men in the reading
of photographic observation, and under Lieut. H. 0.
O'Connell this department has been very highly organized,
so that photographic maps of this immediate country have
been completed and so arranged that students may be
taught the very fine points to be found in aerial photo-
graphy.

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THE CADET WING OF EMBRYO FLYERS

PAPEKWOKK DEPARTMENT

Coupltd to all the courses of technical instruction
which a cadet must acquire there is need of a means of
communicating thru military channels and the keeping
of records military.

To accomplish this end the student-pilot has beefi
given a course in military paperwork. Lieut. Leo. J.
Pardee and Sergeant Ralph N. Barry have been responsible
for the instruction in this work to the student-pilot, and
it is a fact thai any pilot graduated from this School has
been thoroughly in possession of the knowledge necessary
to correspond in a military manner, to keep squadron
records and all accounts.

GASMASKS

After some experience on the Front it was found that
all nun in the United Statts Army, be they field men or
pilots, would at some time in their career find a necessity
for the use of the gasmask. There were numerous oc-
casions when gas waves extended back as far as the air-
dromes.

Gas bombs, in many instances, were dropped from
enemy aircraft, and in order to become proficient in the
use of gasmasks the siudent-pilot at this school was taught
the handling of this protection by Lieut. Louis It. Sanders.

FLIGHT SUKGEON

The effects of worry and distraction upon a man's
vitality and mentality, occasioned by his hazardous under-
takings in the air, must be observed and corrected.

That the health of the student-pilot might be kept at
the best a Flight Surgeon was found necessary. Major
Charles W, Kollock, Captain Martin H, Urner and Lieut,
Charles E, Holgate, medical officers, were attached to this
School for that purpose, and with the assistance of athletic
officers in the persons of Lieuts, L. H, Field and J. L,
MacDonald it is safe to say that superior health among
student-pilots is not known at any field in this country.

SUPPLY DEPARTMENT

The physical end of the cadet's health must have its
attention as well as his mental development. That this
be given the proper care Lieut, H, G. Soule has acted,
during the entire history of the Cadet Wing, in the capacity
of Supply and Mess Officer. The messing of from 500 to
1000 cadets presents some very serious difficulties. It can
be said that these troubles have been successfully met and
overcome by this officer, and in such a manner as to
give the Cadet Mess Hall the highest reputation known
on Kelly Field,

The Headquarters staff of the Cadet Wing Detachment
has known several changes. It had its foundation in
Major J. H, Rudolph, who took command approximately
on October 1st, 1917, On December 10th Major Jack
Heard was assigned as Commanding Officer. He had as
his assistants Lieut. J. S. Kritser and Lieut, John W.
Davis, On the 19th of January Lieut. Davis was relieved
as Adjutant and Lieut. Kritser assigned to that position.
On the 28th of January .Major Heard was put in command
of the Flying Department of the Field, and Lieut. Kritser
was Acting Commanding Officer of the Cadet Wing,

Captain Dana Parmer was assigned as Commanding
Officer of the Wing on the 28th day of February, 1918,
with Lieut. KritSfr as his Adjutant. This personnel con-
tinued until April 9th, at which time Lieut. Kritser was re-
assigned as Commanding Officer, which office he filled
until July 16th, when Major L, G, Heffernan took com-
mand,

A few days later, July 20th, Major George W, Krapf
relieved Major Heffernan and appointed Lieut. Chester H.
Warlow as his Adjutant. The conduct of the School con-
tinued under this regime until November 11, 1918, when
.Major Krapf was transferred to the Balloon Detachment,
United States Army, and the command of the Cadet Wing
Detachment was given to Lieut, Thomas F, Murcheson
with Lieut, Ernest G, Thornton as Adjutant, both serving
at the present date.

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ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

lOBABLY the largest picnic ever held in Army circles
« as tendered the men of Kelly Field Engineering
Department on Sunday, May 26th, 1918, when l,5So
officers and enlisted men journeyed in over 100 Army
trucks to Medina Lake, about 50 miles northwest of Kelly
Field. The cavalcade of trucks left Kelly about 5 o'clock
in the morning and formed a procession about three miles
in length. Beside the trucks fitted up for passenger
carrying were repair trucks, gasoline tank trucks, an
ambulance and trucks loaded with supplies and provisions.
The lake was reached about noon and' after an immense
picnic dinner, which all thoroughly enjoyed after their
long, hot, dusty ride over the rough roads, an athletic
program and other sports and amusements of all kinds
were engaged in until evening announced that :* was time
to begin the return trip.

I Photos by Lee

PICNIC.'AT MEDINA LAKE

An idea of the immensity of the picnic may be gained
by the fact that the following supplies were CGnsum<>d;
250 gallons of Coca Cola. 250 gallons of Tango, 250 gallons
of ice cream, 700 loaves of bread. 200 hams. 100 heads of
cheese. 2 barrels of pickles, 10 crates of lettuce and an
unlimited supply of coffee.

It was after 9 o'clock when the trucks again returned
to the city, and the town was enlivened for a considerable
length of time by the shouts of the tired but happy so-
journers. The Field was reached and the trip ended about
10 : 30 p. m. Major Decker was in charge of the arrange-
ments and no more universal approbation of his man-
agement could be obtained than the unlimited comments
of approval and satisfaction heard from the men them-
selves.

LOOKIMCFOR FLU I^J

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Flu Wjrd

B»<)nt.hHosptU\

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SEEING WvJRHJTURE
IN THE GUASS

HOW SOME OF U5 SHOULD
WERB OUR SERVICE STRIPES

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ROSTER OF DETACHMENT OF FLYING CADETS

Akeis. Williatn S.. Alexander. Harry K.. Allen. .lames C.
Allen. Phillip M.. Ansell. Robert C. .\tkinson. Kalpli S.. Aniil.
Charles. Uailey. Maurice G., Barnes, Nevin C. Rass, Lowell I..
Becker. Paul M., Beeland. Harry D., Bell, Merton. Bellas,
Quentin D., Bennett, William N., Benson, Harry E.. Benson.
Kennith R.. Birmingham. Francis T.. Bomfin. Annihal E..
Bostick. Richard .1.. Boston. Harry H.. Bowers, George H..
Boyd. Thomas H.. Bradley, Arthur T., Bradley, Herbert N..
Brasner, Jesse R., Branner. Samuel, Brigham, Roger \\'..
Brooks. William C, Broun. FlemminK D., Brown. Frank A..
Bryan. Willard V'., Bryant, Francis 1>.. Buck. Parker D.. Buck-
ley. Henry W.. Caldwell. Alexander W.. Campbell. Roscoe W..
Campbell. Thomas H.. Canady. Xicholas. Carboe. Gwin W..
Carlson. Archie H.. Carmichael, Edwin G.. Carneal. fharle.s W.,
Carter, John II., Cary, Arthur P., Chidester. Murray B.,
Clabaugh. Uelwin B., Clark. Lester J.. Clarke. Lloyd H., Clay-
ton. Geo. D. Jr., Clem, Ray. Clinch, Nicholas B. Jr., Coffin,
Henry. Coffman. Wesley R., Collat, Siena B., Collyer, Charles

B. D., Comb.s, George K., Conway, Bernard A.. Cook, Edwin C,
Cooley, Charles E., Cooper, Claude F., Cornelius. Clinton C.
Cornwall. Frederick R.. Cotner. Wilbur C. Council, John S..
Coveney, Lawrence G., Cowan, Andrew M., Cox. Sam J..
Crehan, Mark H, .Ir.. Crimmin, Royce B., Cummings, Charles
M.. Cunliff. William H.. Dale. Martin B.. Dally. Ovid L..
Dargan. William H.. Davidson. Warren C. Davis. Richard B.,
Davis, Russel L.. Davis. William R., DeLange, Rodney L..
Demoville, John F.. Dill. John G.. Doering. Henry G.. Dubey.
Wallace J., Duke, Spotswood J.. DuMoe. Joseph l'"".. Egbert.
George W., Emery. Waldo D., Evans, Noel B., Ewald, Eldo li.,
Feldmeyer, Richard L., Ferguson. Claude E.. Ferguson, Willis
G.. Finkenstaedt. Robert L.. Follet. Paul B., Forbes. Joseph L..
I'^oster. Francis W.. I'Vey, Robert M.. Gallacher. Cyril 1..
Carrigus, Woodford M.. Garrison. Elmer H.. Garrison. Joseph
S. Jr.. Garvin. Luke V.. Gascoigne. Ransom H.. Oellatly. Lester
L.. Gibbons, John S.. Gibson, Alexander H., Gillis. William H.,
Gilnagh, Lawrence J., Goff, Edgar Allen, Jr., Grace, William
H.. Gravenkemper, Henry F., Graves. Harold E.. Gray. Irvin 10,.
Gregor. William G.. Gresham, Alvin E., GulHckson, Arthur M,,
Gusdorff, Sylvan. Hagney. William J.. Hales. James L.. Hall.
Ulmont R.. Hannah. George I.. Hannon. .lames .T., Harley,
Charles W., Harmon, Gains E., Harris, Charles R., Harrison,
Archibald C, Harrison, Blair, Hartman, John M., Harvey,
.lack D., Hause. Neal R., Hawle.v, Willis M.. Hearshmen,
Halsey L., Hebert, Gilbert A.. Henderson, Arthur B., Hender-
son, George C, Herman, l'"red W.. Hetsch. Justus K., Hetzel.
Ralph F., Hill, George W.. Hill. Robert L.. Hill. Warren R.,
Hilliard, William R., llindley, Edwaril R.. Hines, Paul S.. Hinz,
William R., Honey, -Mbert E., Hoops, Jolin W., Hooven. Walter

C. Mough. Walter 1!.. Ilouser. William D.. Houston. Walter S..
Houtz. Harold A., Hubbard, Clyde W., Hudson, James R.,
Hunter, Miles li.. Hunter, Orson H., Hutchinson, George W..
Irvin. Leon P., Jacobs, Henry L., Jacobson, John E.. Jenkins.
Kneelaiid. Jensen, Jack J., Jess, Morris H.. Jensson, William
A.. Johnson. Sherratt M.. Jones. Russell S.. Kalman. Harry.
Keisker. Charles W.. Keller, John H.. Kelley, Junious B..
Kelly, James F., Killian. Edward K.. King. Benjamin H.. King.
David J., Knight, Frank Jr., Kniglit, Wilbur C, Kollie, L. F..

Kyle. Thomas R., Lane, Dan G., Latham, Ector li., Jr.. Lawson,
Roy E.. Leary, James B„ Lee, Alfred M., Lee, Robert M.,
Lester. Edward R., Ligon, Walter J., Lockhart, Ezra L., Logan,
John A., Lohr. Edwin E., Longshore, Leslie C, Lott. Egbert
P., Lundin, Guy M., Lvirton, Noble. Lyon. W^illiam K., Mac-
Gregor, .Arthur S.. Mahoney. James J., Malloy, Archie R..
Mamer, Nicholas B., Marr. Ro.v T.. Martin, William L., Mason.
.\iigust H., Massie. Joseph P., Mat hew, Theodore, Maurer,
Krwin E., McBeth. John S., McCullongh. Leo J., McFarland.
.loseph R.. McShane. Charles L., Meincke. Kurt H., Mellem.
Conrad. Melville, James, Merino, Emilio E., Merritt, Clark C,
Merritt, Harold W., Merrill, Paul P., Messinger. Theodore F.,
Mllstead, Andrew J.. Mitchell, Wade R.. Moller, Joseph A.,
Moore, Downie W., Moore, Eugene H., Moore. James M.. Moore.
Morgan. Morgan, Arthur W.. Morgan, Ellis H., Morrison,
Arnold G.. Mower, Charles E., Moyer, Walter S.. Mumma.
Donald K.. Machtrab, Lawrence J., Nagle. Robert A., Nicholls,
Samuel S.. Nokken. Roy H., Norton, Tell. Odell, Donald A.,
(ihrbeck, Joseph E., O'Keefe, Eugene, Oldham, Henry C,
Oliver. Lockwood. O'MalUy. Charles H.. O'Neill. Edward M..
Orris. Elwyn B., Palmer. Julian P., Paradis, Emilc E., Parker,
lOdward A., Paulson, Enoch O., Pearce, Caspian M., Perry.
Walter H.. Peterson, Richard A.. Pitts, Louis D., Poller, Louis
B., price. .Mexander J., Purcell, Charles L,. Raisky, Hubert B..
Ramaker. Harvey J., Redman, James T.. Rees, John B.. Reeves.
William F., Regan, Maurice J., Rensch, Joseph R.. Rliodes.
lOrnest C, Rice, Verner J.. Richardson. Noble N., Rickett?,
Stanley P., Ries, Edward J.. Roberts. Vernon L., Robinson.
Charles J.. Rogers. Culver C, Romane, Frank L., Ronan,
Kennith N., Rothrock, George L.. Rowland, Leon G., Roy.
IMarence II.. Ruble, LaVern W.. Rudd. James H., Rumage,
George V., Saari, Hans. Savage, William S.. Sawyer, George
A.. .Sayer, Harold W.. Schirm. Raymond J., Schoern, Edward C,
.Schroeder, Frederick H.. Schubach, Stanley M., Seeley,
Benjamin K.. Sexton. Vincent. Sharpe, Walter H., Shaw,
Chfules L.. Shaw. David H., Sheaff, Robert P., Sheldon, Roy V..
.-Shepherd. Abram L., Shields, Geo. M.. Simmons, James M.,
Skouras, Spyros. Sleeman, Walter R.. Sloan. Homer H.. Sloan.
Richard O., Smith, Chester, Smith, Edwin C, Smith, Fred C...
Smith. Junius B.. Solenberger, Duncan M., Spence, Percival W.,
Stansfield. James E.. Starbuck. Arthur D,, Stilwell, Stuart F.,
Stinson. Edgar C, Stitt, John A., Slowell. Archie A„ Stroup,
Benjamin R.. Stuart, Donald H., Suhre, Rudolph W.. Sunder-
land. Dean P., Swanson. Ralph A., Sylvester, Lloyd W., Taylor.
Hamilton D.. Taylor, Yamis H., Teter, Paul E., Tewhill,
William F., Thomas, Royal B.. Thomas, William M.. Thomj)-
son. Alfred E.. Thompson, Lloyd G., Thompson, Peter M..
Tolar, John R. 3rd. Tucker, Perry C. Turner, William A.,
Vance. Lederiech S., Vancura, Joseph F.. Vilas, Edward P.,
VonStein, Louis R., Vorhees. Ralph C, Wadleigh. James H.,
Wagner. Robert B., Walker. Hall. Walker, Harold, Wallick,
Gerald R.. Walling. Norman R., Wanser, Roy, Warren, Arthur,
Wassel, Charles R.. Wells. Wilbur J.. Whittlesey. Robin A..
Williams, Gardner, Wilson. William S. .)r.. Wilton. Louis, Wise,
Charles A., Wooil. John P... Yost. Jacob V.. Younger, Jack R..
Y'oxtheimer, Milo v.

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r^^ HE AVIATION CLUB of Kelly Field began operations
lU H on December 20tb, 1917. It is the pioneer organi-
|KJ| zation of its kind, being composed of the entire com-
missioned personnel of the Field. Its central location in
the Flying Department, as well as its beautifully appointed
social and mess room.?, make it the popular meeting-place
of the officers and ladies.

Much of the success of this most unique of organi-
zations belongs to Lieut. Frank Cavender, who in civil life
was a manager and steward of one of the largest hostelries
of the west. He designed a set of interior hangings and
settees, had the floor taken up and a new one of maple laid.
Pullman seats and fireplace decorations were next installed
and as a final culmination, a system of indirect lighting
was initiated. The result far exceeded the fondest ex-
pectations.

The club now has one of the finest dance floors in the
South and the interior can be compared with those of the
best clubrooms. Every Friday night, the famous Friday

Night Dances are held at the club, and they are allended
by the most prominent of San Antonio's Society.

On July 3rd. 1918, the formal opening to the general
public was held. This was the occasion of the now-famous
"Italian Fete" held in honor of our Italian Allies. This
was a costume dance and has since been surpassed by no
other affair in San Antonio.

The club has been the scene of many conferences and
meetings of exceedingly military importance. It is the
show-place of the Field and has elicited favorable ccmment
from the many visiting foreign officers who have visited.

The mess is held in the same building and the restful
appointments are pleasing surroundings to the many fre
quent dinner parties held. The facilities for enjoyment
are many.

Kelly Field is proud of its Aviation Club which holds
the enviable record of not having a delinquent member on
its lists.

OFFICERS IN CHARGE OF FLYING

LIEUT. H. S. KENYON. A. S. M. A.

Entered S. M. A. at Berkeley, Cal.. May 21, 1917.
tiraduated July 13th Received primary training at Rockwell
Field. Completed R. M. A. September 26, 1917. Reported
at Kelly Field October 14, 1917. On duty at this field as
Dual Instructor. 0. 1. C. Primary Solo Field, and Ass't.
0. I. C. Flying, which latter position he now holds.

LIEUT. EDWIN BURGE. A. S. A.

Enlisted for First Officers' Training Camp, at Fort
Oglethorpe. Ga.. March 27. 1917. Transferred to Aviation
Section. Signal Corps. July 4, 1917. Attended S. M. A.
at Georgia Tech.. Atlanta. Georgia, and graduated in Sixth
Squadron. Sent to Flying School at Essington. Pa., where
he took first training on Flying Boats. Sent to Kelly Field.
November 7. 1917. comi)leting training here.

Assigned as Assistant Officer in Charge Advanced Cioss
Country Stage, May 4. 1918. Organized Formation Stage,
June 7. 1918. and acted as Stage Commander of that Stage
until December 16. 1918, when became Adjutant to the
Officer in Charge of Flying.

MAJOR C. W. RUSSELL

LIEUT. H. S. KENYON

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FLIGIirNo. I

|g-j| LIGHT No. 1 is better known to tlie "old timers" of
ly Kelly Field as the Accuracy Stage. This flight has
IfcJl had an old history. It was first instituted by
Captain Hoy Francis, a veteran in the Aviation game. His
theory was that if a man could fly accurately close to the
ground, he would be able to fly with credit at higher
altitudes. At the time that Captain Francis started the
stage it was a part of the Instructors School course,

Lieut. John Burton was the officer to succeed Captain
Francis, and it was due to his efforts that many of Kelly
Field's best Instructors were trained.

About this time in the history of the .stage Brooks Field
became the official traininK station for Instructors, so that
the training of Instructors at Kelly Field was discontinued.
However, under the supervision of Lieut. C. M. Larsen.
who was the next officer in charge. R. M. A.s who had
finished their Primary Training were given higher instruc-
tion and so became more accurate flyers.

When the Gosport System was inaugurated at Kelly
Field, the Stage was changed in name from Accuracy Stage
to Flight No. 1. Lieut. E. O. Berger was assigned as Flight
Commander. The Flight is carrying on about tlie same type
of work.

Lieut. Berger. with the sanction of the Flying Depart-
ment, hopes to extend the instruction and the Flight looks
foward to a bright future.

FLIGHT No. 2

Flight .No. 2 was the first Gosport Flight organized at
Kelly Field. It began at Hangars 11 and 12 November 11,
191S. All the students assigned for instruction were officers
who began to see the added advantage that a pair of wings
would give them and who transferred from the various
branches of the service for the mutual betterment of them-
selves and the Air Service.

In the Gosport Flight at Kelly Field, the student takes
all of his primary training with the exception of cross-
country work and formation flying. This primary train-
ing begins with flying straight and level and ends with
acrobatic flying. This covers about forty hours of in-
struction with an expert instructor, who is a graduate of
a Gosport School for Instructors, Then the student is ready
for his first check ride, and this with the flight commander
of his flight.

Flight two, as all other flights, boasts of having the
best instructors on the field. The personnel of the in-
structors is as follows: Lieut. Harris C. Roberts, Flight
Commander, Lieut. Charles A. Likins. Assistant Flight
Commander, Lieut. James H. Fields. Lieut. P, 0, Johnson,
Lieut. Hez McClellan. Lieut. Raymond C. Lewis, Lieut.
Warren R. Carter, Lieut. Stanton Weissenborn, and Lieut.
Ernest Allison,

FLIGHT No. 3

Flight No. 3. flying from Hangars 13 and 14, was
organized on January 3rd, 1919, for the purpose of teaching
the Gosport, or all — through system, which was formerly
originated and taught at Brooks Field. This system is
being used throughout the country at present, and has
proven most efficient in schooling cadets in the art of clever
piloting.

The instructors are all Brooks Field graduates, having
taken the course after completing ground school and
primary training at the following places:

Lieut, B, E, Gates, Urbana, 111., Love Field, Dallas
Texas: Lieut. A. B. Wise, Berkeley, Cal., Mathers Field.
Sacramento, Cal.: Lieut. McClain, Berkeley. Cal., Mathers
Field, Sacramento, Cal.; Lieut. Byrne, Berkeley, Cal.. Kelly
Field, San .\ntonio, Texas; Lieut. Stoeckle. .\ustin. Texas,
Kelly Field, San .\ntonio, Texas; Lieut. Page. Cambridge,
Mass, Love Field. Dallas, Texas; Lieut. Pagley, Austin,
Texas, Wilbur Wright Field, Dayton, Ohio.

Flight No. 3 consists of the following personnel:
Eight instructors, forty cadets, ten ships and Flight Com-
mander.

In No. 3 picture, reading from left to right, are the
following:

lieutenants Charles H. Dundore, Walter A, Byrne, Albert
L, WacClaiu, Willjer M. Fagley, Henry L. Page, Thos. F, Kane,
B, E, Gates, Cliarles H. Sloeckle, Anilreil Boyd Wise,

FLIGHT No. 4

Flight No, 4 flies from Hangar No. 15. This flight has
35 cadets and 8 instructors..

LIEUT. F. A. BARBER: Received primary training
at Rich Field, Waco, Tex, Instructor at Rich Field until
sent to Brooks Field for Gosport Instruction, Also in-
structor at Brooks Field, Came to Kelly Field with about
250 hours' credit,

LIEUT, P. H. NIBLACK: Primary training received
at Rockwell Field, San Diego, Cal. Sent to Camp Dick,
Dallas. Texas. From there transferred to Brooks Field to
take the Instructors course. Spent several months in Scott
Field, 111., as an instructor. From there went to Garden
City; thence to Eberts Field, Arkansas. Came to Kelly
Field with about 350 hours of flying time,

LIEUT. L. M. .MILLER: Cadet at Wichita Falls, Tex.
Transferred to Brooks Field by way of Camp Dick. Dallas,
Texas, After receiving the Gosport instruction went to
Eberts Field, Ark., as an instructor, Kelly Field received
him with about 350 hours to his credit.

LIEUT. C, H, A.MES: Preliminary training received
at Mathers Field, Sacramento, Cal Took the instructors
course at Brooks Field, at which place he also instructed.
Transferred to Kelly Field from Brooks. His time totals
about 250 hours.

LIEUT. -M. L. D.WIESS: Another product of .Mathers
Field, Sacremento, Cal. Took the Instructors course and
also instructed at Brooks Field. Sent to Kelly Fif'ld fr"'''
Brooks. He has about 250 hours of flying time.

LIEUT. BILLY WILSON: Primary training received at
Mathers Field, Sacramento, Cal, Transferred to Kelly
Field after taking the Gosport Instruction at Brooks Field.
He has about 200 hours to his credit.

LIEUT. L. A. WALTHALL: Hails from Love Field,
Dallas, Tex. Transferred to Brooks Field with a stop over
at Camp Dick, Dallas, Tex, Instructed at Scott Field, 111.
Sent to Kelly Field with about 275 hours.

LIEUT. J. E. WILLINGHAM, Flight Commander,
In picture, from left to right

Top row— Lieut. Billy Wilson; Lieut. C. H. .\nies; Lieut.
M I, liaviess; Lieut. L. .\. Walthall; Lieut. L, M, Miller.

lower row— Lieut. P. H. Xiblack; Lieut. J, E, Williiighan.;
Lieut. !•". A. Barber.

FLIGHT No, 5

Flight No. 5 was organized at the time the system ot
instruction of cadets was changed from the old progressive
••stage system" to the Gosport or •'all— through" school.
At this initial appearance its student personnel was com-
posed of officers undergoing flying instruction. After the
great "shakeup," upon the signing of the armistice, it was
disbanded for a few days and reorganized with cadets as
students. It is at present struggling along under this
organization daily flying its entire thirty-six students, and
takes pride in the fact that not one has ever been triecj
and found wanting.

The officers who make up the flight are:

LIEUT. C. P. .MUELLER, O. I. C, who graduated from
the S. M. .\. at Berkeley, Cal., February 16th. 1918, and
received R. .M. A. at Kelly Field. He was an instructor on
the 2nd Solo stage for a short time and then was sent to
the Instructors School at Brooks Field. Upon finishing
he was returned to Kelly, .\lthough he has been officially
in charge only since December ISth. he has been acting
Flight Commander since November 14. Lives in San
Antonio.

E. J. MORRESSEY. Graduated from the S. .M. A. at
Austin, Texas, and took all of his flying training at Scott
Field. He was assigned as an instructor to Kelly Field on
October 12th, and since that time has been on the Dual
stage and Flight No. 5. He lives at Harmon. Illinois.

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C. L. HEWETT took his training at the S. M. A. al
Cornell, and the Chanute Field at Kantoul. Illinois. He
went through the Instructors School at Brooks Field, and
was sent to Ebbets Field at Lonoke. Ark. as an instructor.
October 3rd. He remained there tintil he was assigned to
Kelly on February 10, 1919. His home is in Syracuse.
N. Y.

J. P. HARRIS is a graduate of Berkeley, Rockwell and
Brooks Fields. From Brooks he went as an instructor to
Ebbets Field, where he remained until he was assigned to
Kelly on February Ttli, 1919. He was assigned to the Flight
on February lOth. 1919. His home is in San Antonio.

R. W. MACKEY graduated from the S. M. A. at
Princeton, and took his R. M. A. at San Diego. He was
sent to the Instructors School at Brooks Field, finishing
there .January 9th. 1919. He was assigned to Kelly January
14th, 1919. Home is in New Westminster. B. C.

H. M. SHIELDS is a product of the S. M. A. at the
University of Illinois, and Carruthers and Brooks Flyin?
Fields. He finished at Brooks January 7th, 1919. and was
at once assigned to Kelly. Lives at Brookville, Pa.

G. D. CRANDALL took his R. M. A. at Love Field,
Dallas. Texas, and went through the Brooks Field In
structors School. He was assigned to Kelly Field November
25th. 1919. Lives in Father. .\Io.

H. G. Crocker, is a graduate of the S. M. A. at Berkeley.
California, and took his R. M. A. at Carruthers Field, Fort
Worth, Texas, He went through the Instructors School at
Brooks Field, and came from there to Kelly, His home is
in Lisbon, S, D.

FLIGHT No. 6

In picture, reading left to right
Lieut. Wakefield; Lieut. King; Lieut. B. V. Bockcnfeld;
Lieut. Finck; Lieut Cameron; Lieut. Hinkley.

Flight Six was organized the early part of January. It
has its home at Hangars 19 and 20. It is one of the five
flights using the all-through system of instructions.

Flight Six has an unusually interesting personnel. 11
is under the direction of Lieut. B. F. Bcckeufeld, Flight
Commander, with a corps of seven instructors, no one of
whom is over 2S years of age.

LIEUT. BOCKEXFELD was born in Quincy. 111.. 24
years ago. Two of those years he has spent on Kelly Field,
having helped to erect the first tent here. He also received
his training here.

LIEUT. MORTIMER BROWN CAMERON is a native of
Canisteo. N. Y., where he was born 24 years ago. His
flying training was received at Park Field (Memphis.
Tenn.) and Brooks Field. San Antonio. In civil life he was
a mechanical engineer.

LIEUT. BERT E. HINKLEY is a Texan, claiming
Brownsville as the place of his nativity. He is 22 years
of age. His training has been done at Brooks and Kelly
Fields. J ;

LIEUT. EIMO G. FUNK, who first "took the air" in
Kosemount. Nebraska. 22 years ago, was trained at Mather
Field (Sacramento, Cal) and Brooks Field.

LIEUT. WELL R. KING, is a native of Muscatine,
Iowa, He is 25 years of age and received his training al
.Mather and Brooks Fields.

LIEUT. BURTON W. PEABODY. originated in Sargent,
North Dakota, 28 years ago. He is a product of Kelly Field.

LIEUT. ROBERT B. WAKEFIELD, started life in
Eureka. Kansas. 28 years ago. His training was received
at Souther Field (Americus, Ga.) and at Brooks.

At the time of this writing, Flight Six is honored by
having on its roster the name of the Commanding Officer
of the Flying Department. A former AU-American half-
back is now training here. One searching for a lawyer.
a financier, an author, a geologist, a ranchman or a farmer
would find each of them here.

The Cuban students assigned to this Flight form an
interesting group. These officers and cadets have been sent
by their Government to learn flying in the United States,
us a nucleus for the Cuban Aviation Service. On completion
of their course here they hope to be assigned the duty of
piloting Cuban Government seaplanes from this, the country
of their manufacture, to the shores of their own land.

Taken all in all. those who are fortunate enough to
be assigned to Flight Six think that it would be hard to
find a better place to train.

FLIGHT No. 7-CROSS COUNTRY

Flight seven, formerly the cross country stage, is now
the oldest of the flights. It was organized during the fall of
1917. a part of the original Kelly Field Flying School, and
was under the command of Lieut. Roy N. Francis. At that
time the stage gave three straightaway trips, to towns
thirty to forty miles from the field. The flights were made
entirely by map. the student following a railroad to his
iltstination.

Aftfr Litul. Francis left the ^lage. the work was
c:irrifd on in turn by Lieuts, Krall. Sutton. Raley. Copsey
an<l it is now in charge of Lieut. Samuel H. Davis. The
course was gradually chan,ged and increased. The worn
at present is done entirely by compass and map, each
student figuring out his course on each trip, with careful
consideration of the wind direction and velocity, compass
variation and duration, and the speed of his machine. The
cour.-e consists of two seventy-five mile straightaways,
and three triangle trips, of thirty to forty miles to the leg
The ships fly these trips, totaling over thirty-five hundred
miles each day.

The flight has an organization of instructors compris-
ing six of the oldest in point of service, and most ex-
pprienced pilots of the field, each having as his seperate
work one of the special duties of the stage. Lieut. Davis
is in command. Lieut. F. F. Watson acting as his assistant.
Lieut. Norman Brophy cares for the engineering work of
the stage, watching the condition of the ships, and the
repairs on them, Lieut. Asp is aerial navigation officer,
checkin.g the work of the students on making their maps
and figuring their courses. Lieut. M. D. Smith and Joseph
Drake are trip pilots, assisted as necessary by any of the
ether instructors. The present system has been recently
perfected by Lietit. Davis, and' he bids fair to carry the
flight on to an even greater efficiency, continuing the record
of the flight of always doing its share, as a part of the
American Air Service.

FLIGHT No. 8

Flight No, 8, the old Formation Stage, began oper-
ations June 7th, 1918, with Lieut. Edwin Burge in charge,
and with Lieut. George A. Cary. assistant. To these two
men must be given the credit for organizing the stage
which has gained Kelly its reputation for formation flying.

The formation work gives the finishing touch to the
cadets turned out at the field, and is by far the most
spectacular part of the primary training. In spite of the
apparently dangerous character of the work there has been
but one accident since the stage opened. During this time
over a thousand men have received instruction. With the
coming of the Gosport system the stage was rechristened
Flight 8 and will survive as such.

The present personnel consists of:

LIEUT. ROBERT F. GOODYEAR, O. I. C. He is the
last of the old crowd. He transferred to the Air Service
from the First Training Camp at Fort Roots. Arkansas.
He graduated from the S. M. .V. at Austin. Texas, and was
sent to Rockwell Field, for flying training. Was sent as
an R. M. A. to Kelly Field for the Instructors course. As-
signed as Instructor April 24th. 1918. to the K. M. A. field
at Yuturri. Assigned June 20th to the Formation stage
where he has been ever since. In civil life he was a law
student — and will be again. Home address. Watseka,
Illinois.

LIEUT. E. V. HARBECK. A. 0. I. C, enlisted in the
Engineers May Sth. 1917. and transferred to the Air Service
September Sth, 1917. He graduated from the S. M. A. at
Champaign, and came to Kelly for his Flying. Finished the
Instructors School here. Has been on Dual R. M. A. (both
fields) and the Formation stages. He came to Formation
January 2nd. 1919. Entered the Army from College. Lives
at 66 W. Oak St. Chicago.

LIEUT. J. F. McXAMARA. graduated from the S. M. A.
at Cornell. Took all his flying at Kelly. Has been an In-
structor on the R. M. A. fields. Assigned to Formation
January 6th. 1919. Also from Chicago.

LIEUT. J. E, MORRESSY graduated from the S. M. A.
Champaign December 13. 1917. and was sent to Kelly for
flying training. He has served on Snake Field, Cross
Country, and the Formation Stages. Was assigned to
Formation January 6th. 1919.

Others who have instructed on the stage are: Lieu-
tenants M. D. Smith, Walter Scott. Vincent Meloy, Frost
Woodhull, J. J. Wharam, E. G. Funke.

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THE INSTRDCTORS SCHOOL

The purpose of this school is to graduate instructors
who are fully competent to instruct well and correctly in
all branches of flying and who can turn out students of a
uniformly high standard as pilots and flying officers.

The work is not to be considered as a short course of
hours in the air thru which any pilot can be pushed, but
as a school fcr the selection and training of pilots who
will be bcSt fitted for the exacting and difficult wcrk of
instructing cadet flyers.

In view of the fact that the present system of training
demands the very best instructors and relies to a great
extent upon the instructors' ability and judgment, it is self-
evident that too much care cannot be exercised nor too
great an effort made to turn out only instructors of the
very best quality.

The School is being organized under the direction of
Major Russell. Officer in Charge of Flying with the as-
sistance of Major Walton, who has recently been ordered
to Kelly Field for duty.

The Instructional Staff consists of the following offi-
cers: Lieut. Van J. Weaver. Flight Commander and Lieuts.
Boggs, Cover. McClellan, Johnson. Eldridge and Gayton. In
structors. These Instructors have all had considerable
work instructing cadets, and are all graduates of the In
structors School of Brooks Field, where they were retained
on account of their ability to act as instructors in the In-
structors School.

The Instructors School will start operations at once
and expects to turn out graduates in the near future whose
ability will be in keeping with the reputation of Kelly Field
as a Flying School.

THE HEADQUARTERS FLIGHT

Headquarters Flight is composed of a Flight Com-
mander and three Testers, one Flight Sergeant, one Trouble
Shooter and Inspector, a Record Clerk, a Timekeeper and
eight Crew Men. The F^ight Commander. Lieut. F. S.
Estill and the Testers. Lieuts. P. A. Smith. A. M. St. John
and Travis Bailey are all men with practically a year's
flying experience at Kelly Field and officially credited with
from 250 to 800 hours flying. The enlisted personnel of the
Flight is practically without exception experienced and
efficient.

The Flight Commander. LIEUT. ESTILL, entered
Ground School at Austin, Texas, in June. 1917. finishing
with the sixth class. He came to Kelly Field for flying
training on August 20th, at which time the school consisted
of three instructors, thirty cadets, and three or four train-
ing ships. In December of the same year, he completed
the course for the rating of Reserve Military Aviator and
began instructing in January. 1918. Under the old system
of instruction, he instructed on Dual. Primary and Acro-
batic Stages and on the inauguration of the Gosport Course,
was assigned in Charge of Headquarters Flisht.

LIEUT. PAUL A. SMITH, entered Ground School in
the same class with Lieut. Estill and both completed their
Ground School and flying training at the same time. Lieul.
Smith has instructed at Kelly Field on Dual. Acrobatic and
Gosport Instruction Stages, besides having been for some
time in charge of the 322rd Aero Squadron and also of the
Linen Cover Surface Shop of the Engineering Dept.

LIEUT. A. M. ST. JOHN, has the distinction of being
the smallest and at the same time one of the most skillful
flyers on Kelly Field. He enlisted at Memphis, Tenn., and
was called to Ground School in September. 1917. On
finishing there in December he was sent to Kelly Field for
flying instruction and has since instructed on Dual. Cross
Country Stages and Headquarters Flight.

LIEUT. TRAVIS BAILEY enlisted in August. 1917.
entered Ground School in January. 1918, and Flying School
in July. He has instructed on Primary Solo and Acrobatic
Stages and Flight No. 2 and Headquarters Flight.

Unlike the seven other Flights on the Field. Head-
quarters Flight does not do any instructing work. It is
primarily a testing flight, designed to keep a check on the
work of the men who go through the school. Its chief duty
is to test the flying ability of men completing the course
of instruction, in order to determine finally whether or not
they are qualified to receive their rating as Reserve Military
Aviators. The test given is necessarily a thorough one.
covering practically all the various maneuvers in which the
Cadet has received instruction. It includes landing and
taking off, banking and figure eights, forced landing, tail-
spins, loops and Immelman turns, spirals, slips, skids, stalls
and general flying ability. If the Cadet completes the test
satiffactcrily he is recommended for the R. M. A. rating;
otherwise he is either sent to a Flight for additional in-
struction or in exceptional cases taken off flying.

In addition to this final test, Headquarters Flight
tests men whom the various Flights have found to be weak
students, and determines their fitness to continue flying.
From time to time also. Instructcrs on other Flights and
newly assigned InEtructcrs are given Check Rides in order
to furnish a record of the character of their work. Finally
it is the duty of the Flight to set the course that is to be
flown around the home Field, and during had weather
to call off flying. In the performance of these duties. Head-
quarters Flight enables the School to keep a constaut
check on its own work and keep up the flying standard of
Kelly Field graduates.

THE ACROBATIC STAGE

Officer in Charge Lieut. J. L. Whitney: Instructors
Lieut. L. W, Jurden. Lieut. W. S. Reilly. Lieut. G. S. Turrill.
Lieut. R. B. Roberts; Timekeeper Sgt. F. W. Hart.

On June 3. 1918. the acrobatic work at Kelly Field was
organized as a stage and a certain amount of acrobatic;
required of all Cadets. The old JN-4 Deps were put into
use and have served their purpose well ever since. The
first officer in charge was Lieut. A. A. Adams. Of the
original group cf instructors Lieuts. Lievre. Clayton.
Shaffer. Dorsett and Chandler were ordered overseas.
Lieut. Cnpsey was recently discharged and Lieut. Whitney
IS the only one left. The stage was always popular with
Cadets and flying instructors from other sta.ges who cften
came over for joy rides. During its history this stage has
graduated 825 students with but one fatality.

Under the new Gosport system of training the acrobatic
stage will be discontinued. In fact, it is now graduating
its last class of cadets under the old school.

The following officers have instructed on the sta.ge
during its history, and the first five have been in command:

IiientenantS' — A. .\. Adams, J. W. Sharpnack. J. H. Clayton,
W. L. Sliaffei-. J. L. Whitney. J. B. Lievre. J. F. Greet. W, C.
Dorsett, R. L. Copsey. L. T. Chandler, J. W. Schroeder, F. W.
Watson, Tom Penny. W. Scott. M. Tilley. G. F. Choate, H. F.
Bailey. W. D. Coney. P. A. Sniitli, W. R. Spriegel. J. Potter.
E. McDonald, M. B. Millard. W. S. Reilley, F. Estill, A. II.
Stanton, G. S. Turrill. L. W. Jurden. C. B. Sherry, R. M. Keitli,
R. B. Roberts. J. J. Wharam.

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THE SALVAGE DIVISION

Copl. CRAWFORD

||HK Salvage Division of the
I'lying Department was
organized in May. 1918.
Prior to tliat time, the Salvage
Office had existed merely as a
Record branch with no attempt
to reclaim serviceable parts of
wrecked Planes or Motors.

On May 16th Captain L. R.
Crawford'. A. S., M. A., was de-
tailed as Salvage Officer with a
crew of If) men and started the
wotV. of reclaiming old wrecks
in Hangar 5. At that time there
were the remains of 58 wrecked
planes stored in various parts
of the field, dating back to the
summer of 1917. With these were included 47 old Motors.
These wrecks were in various stages of demolition
and the parts were gradually collected in Hangar 5. The
crew was divided into two sections: one on Motors, in
charge of Corporal Sidney L. North, Squadron "E". and the
ether on Planes, in charge of Sgt. Leigh P. Smith.
Squadron "C."

All serviceable parts of wrecks were sorted into bins
and reissued to the Engineer Department as needed. The
resulting junk was cla.ssified according to material, stored
in bins, weighed and delivered to the Reclamation Division
of the Quartermaster for disposal.

In addition to the old wrecks, up to July 30th 40 other
wrecked Planes were handled in addition to 24 new Motor

wrecks. This was during the period of intensive training
and the Salvage crew was averaging a ship and a half
a day. During this period the approximate value of service-
able material liiriud back for use averaged $7,000.00 a
nionlli.

In .July, the needs of the Flying Department made it
necessary for the Salvage crew to move out of Hangar 5,
but the work was continued in the new steel Hangar 4.5 B.
With the signing of the Armistice and consequent lack
of necessity for such intensive training, also the gradual
development of the factor of safety by the Flying Depart-
ment, the work of the Salvage men has gradually fallen
off. The Salvage Crew has passed out of existence as an
Operating Department. The actual work of stripping the
Planes is now carried on by the Engineer Division. The
salvaged material is no longer stored for reissue by the
Salvage Crew but is turned in directly to the Supply
Officer.

Some interesting com|)arisons can be made from the
records of the Salvage Division. Out of 138 wrecked planes
handled to December 30th., 41 Motors were repaired and
returned to service. Since July 30th. the number of wreck-
ed ships handled has been reduced 50'/.

Captain L. R. Crawford is a graduate of the first Of-
ficers' Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga. He has
been on duty at Kelly Field in the Flying Department
since November 21st. 1917, as Assistant Engineer Officer,
Maintenance Officer. Salvage Officer and Inspector. He
is a native of Philadelphia, Pa. and served in the Philip-
Iiine Islands with the 13th. U. S. Cavalry.

LIST or OFFICERS THAT HAVE BEEN ASSIGNED TO THE
ENGINEER DEPARTMENT

I.ieut.-Colonels — Drenricn. L. II. Majors — Decker. S. M.,
Harin.in. ||. u., Uosscll, J. ii. Captains — HaKiiell, Edgar W.,
BeckiT. \\illi;iiii R.. Cane. Beriiar.l .M.. ('otting. rhas. E..
rran.lall. Winfit-lil R., Oeranl, Alfred u., Kenyon. William S..
I'aliinT, liana. Koberston. Harry B., Wheeler. Chilion F. iBt
Ijleutenants — Davis, H. K. B., Dissette, John W., Edwards,
Paul N.. l-'iiiist. Wm. E.. Gilbert, C. J., Goodenow. Rufiis K.,
(Jreen. William W.. Hamlin, C. B., Hu.ssell, I.,eRoy E.. Jaqua,
John G., I^enilian. Tho.s. .!., Loebloin, John M.. McCarn, Clarence
G.. McCahill. S. S., Martin. Chas. N., Nicholls, Oen. A., Noel,
Olen U'., PailKctt. Frank A.. Schreiner, Scott, Silleck, Holmer
R., Smith. I.owell H.. Smith. A. V. E., Stanly, Frank L.,
Thayer, Charles (J,, Van Siclan, Mathew N., Weldman, O. L.,
WeddinRtiin. Harry. Whitf. William J.. Wilson, R. D.. Yates,
J.ames W. 2nd Iiieutenants — .\ndri:\v, Paul F.. Brook.s, Thos.

L... Bruton. David E.. Hushnell, Sherman W., Calhoun,
Beniamin C, Carroll, Thos. J., Catching, H. H., Chase. Oscar
F., Conner, H. G., Cooper, H. H.. Coyne. Frank P.. Conway,
W. E. Jr., Crane. Lester S.. Craig, E. -\.. Croyen, Herman F.,
Duncanson, Donald, Erreger. Chas. J.. Frank. G. M., Franklin,
Elbert W., Gardner. R. H.. C.oode, .Vustin K.. Griffee. Jan. H.,
Hamman. E. A.. Harwood, Wallace B., Hausberger, E. S.,
Hawk.s. Horace G., Higgins, L. S.. Hills. Lawrence. Holmlund,
Gilbert E., Hope, Wilburn. Johnson, Roy L.. Keeler, P. B.,
Kicklighter, Chas. H.. Kincade. Franklin P.. Kirby, Geo. P.,
Kite, Warren P.. Larer. Geo. N., Lewis, Frank B.. Lipscombe,
W. H., Longstreth. Walter W.. McCregor, Howard C, Mills,
Niles E., Minokin, K. N., Noonan. Daniel. Owen. Ralph C.
Parrv, Gronwav, Phillips, L. L.. Porter, Mark L., Rciniann,
Benj. C. Robison, Ralph T., Rule, William G.. Seebick,
Frederick, Shoemaker, Louis J., Scarboro, William E.. Slattery.
John W.. Smith. Paul E., Smart, O. N., Speed, William G., Stoll.
Henry H., Vosburg, Royden, Watson, C. O., Worthington,
John A.

FLYING DEPT. FIRE DEPARTMENT

One of the most important organizations in the Flying
Department is the Fire Department.

It is thru efficient organization and personnel that
this field has no record of fires. Since the appointment of
1st. Lieut. Edward Schumacker. U. S. G. U. S. A. as Ass't.
Fire Marshal, the entire Department has been reorganized.
New apparatus has been built, fire alarm system installed;
also an up-to-date annunciator system. All this work was
performed by the members of the Fire Department with
but very little material drawn from the supply officer.
This system is so complete and efficient that the fire chiefs
of different cities of Texas made a special trip to the Flying
Department from San Antonio to inspect it. and they ex-
pressed their admiration of this Alarm System.

The Personnel of this department has been through
the fire school of San Antonio, which is under the direct
supervision of Mr. A. G. Goetz. Chief of the San Antonio
Fire Department. There the men are required to go
through a strenuous course. If the man cannot stand this
he is relieved and another man detailed in his place.

Equipment consists of; One "Reo" combination Hose
and Chemical truck with a complement of 7 men. One
"Reo" combination Hose, Hook and Ladder truck with a

complement of seven men. One Harley Davidson Motor-
cycle with side car for the Ass't Fire Marshal. One motor-
cycle driver.

Daily drills are held, where the men are required to
respond to a "still" alarm at a certain building. All com-
mand.s are by arm and whistle signals. Drills are also held
at least once a week at night.

This Department has been called on four occasions to
Kelly Field No. 1 fires and demonstrated its efficiency. On
one occasion it has worked side by side with the San
Antonio Fire Department at the Kelly Town fire. Hero
the training was remarkably shown and all Departments
worked as one, re.gardless of city or military fire apparatus.

Every building in the Flying Department is inspected
daily by the Fire Department Inspector, Pvt. R. S. Cross, a
veteran fireman and inspector, of Colorado Springs. Colo.
A weekly inspection is made by the Ass't Fire Marshal and
the fire regulations are enforced.

The Fire Department is proud of the record it now
holds; this clearly shows that fire prevention is the secret
of fire protection. However credit is given to the officers
and men of the Flying Department for the cooperation with
the Fire Department in eliminating all fire hazards.

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THE KELLY G. O. T. S.

mllK Kflly Ground Officers' Training School was
organized about September 15, 1917, partly thru the
efforts of Major Scott, then Captain. The need of such
a school, equipped to turn out Supply and Engineer Officrs
and Adjutants, was then very striking, as there were at
Kelly Field at that time about 12.000 enlisted mtn with but
25 officers. This Ground School was the only one in the
country at the time, and it is therefore aptly termed
"Fathrr of Ground Schools."

The school was at first conducted at Kelly No. 2. but
about December 20 was moved to No. 1, occupying the
building now used as Post Headquarters. Major Harmon
was the first Commandant. He was in turn succeeded by
Major Drennan and Lieut. Col. A. L. Fuller. The
curriculum was made up by Lieut, Noyes. Lieut. Cassidy.
M. Donohue. Messrs. Murphy and Harring, and prepared
under the direction of Capt. Scott. Lieut. Sanders was Com-
mandant of Cadets, and Lieut. Cook, in charge of academic
work.

Following is a partial list of G. 0. T. S. Staff and In-
structors:

Lieut. -Col. A. L. Fuller. Commanding Officer: Major
Drennan. Commantiin,g Officer: Lieut. Joseph W. Noyes,
Adjutant: Allpian. Executive Officer; Murphy. E. A., In
charge of Instruction: Lichty, Gas Engines: Shillinger.
Magnetos; Van Allman. Carburetors; Imhotf. Metals;
Brownback. Airplanes; Bilker. F. G., Machine Shop;
Benedict. Engine Lab.; Demer, P.. Demonstrator. Dobbins.
A. C, Truck Driver Instructor.

Cassidy, H. P.. Military Law. Court Martial Procedure;
De Forrest, John. Duties of Squadron Commander; Turpin
P. T.. Duties of Adjutant, Military Correspondence; Arnold.
Wellington, Field Service Regulations. Interior Guard Duty.
Infantry Drill; Merrick. A. F.. Gas Engines; Brownback,
H. L.. Machine Guns. Air Plane Nomenclature: Able.
George R . Property Accountability, G. M. Manual. Q. M.
Forms; Stauffer. S. H., Sanitation and Hygiene; Morehess.
Capt. B. L.. Army Regulations; Birdsall. C. A., Ordnance;
Devers. J. M.. Supply Officers; Gallagher. Chas. D., Photo
graphy; Sharen. F. W.. Photngraphy ; Jiskra, J. B.. Trans-
portation; Rcper. Geo. M.. Mess Officer; Harring, N. H..
Customs of the Service; Pirisky. Joseph, Military Tactics.

Caddagan. Army Regulation; Donohoe, Infantry Drill
Regulation; Xevin. Afinplane Nonun; Nevin. .Machine Gun
Nomen; Jiskra. Transportation; Rector. Squadron Com-
mander; Hansbcrger. Gas Engine Nomen.

Few, if any. of those fortunate enough to have at-
tended this famous Ground School will ever forget the
strenuous days of laborious but wholesome life, that crowd-
ed one upon the other, while the newly uniformed cadet
was being miraculously transformed from an ambitious
civilian to an Officer of the Aviation Section. From "Re
veille," at 5:20 A. .M.. until "Taps." at 10:00 P. M.. not
an idle moment was possible. Accordingly, there were few
opportunities for becoming homesick, or dreaming abo\i!
the bars that would soon adorn the uniform. The serious
Cadet had work enuf to keep liim busy during the entir^^

eight weeks of the course, and he could not afford to be
unoccupied.

Many courses w-ere crowded into these few weeks, and
the entire training comprised 272 hours of classes, ranging
in number from 3 hours of signaling to 60 hours of Infantry
Drill. Some of the more important courses follow:

Military Law, Manual Interior Guard Duty, Military
Hygiene, Procedure of Court Martial. Inf. Drill Regulations,
Army Regulations. Infantry Drill, Sanitation. Duties of
Squadron Commander, Aeroplane Nomenclature. Signaling,
Transportation. Machine Gun Nomenclature, Duties of Ad-
jutant. Military Correspondence. Engine Nomenclature,
Duties of Supply Officer. Oil. Gas & Tires. Mess Organi-
zation, Motor Truck Nomenclature. Customs of Service, and
Calisthenics.

Military drill was the most dreaded of all. This was
due chiefly to the sea of dust that swept Kelly Field at
that time and made tramping and drilling of any kind far
from comfortable. The Field had not been much developed
at that time, and the ground in some sections was covered
with a foot of dust. Wearing handkerchiefs over the mouth
while drilling was a common practice, and after even a five
minute session on the drill ground, a bath and thorough
clean-up was unavoidable. The drill master was an ex-
ceedingly capable instructor and it was usually agreed that
the Cadets at the G. O. T. S. learned more drill in a few
weeks than was ordinarily the case elsewhere. Sgt. Michael
Donohue soon acquired a national reputation as a drill
master.

The Mess was "par excellence," and in many cases
instrumental in preventing a first or second week Cadet
from resigning and returning to the life of a private or
Private.

The 6th Class held a graduation dinner at the St.
Anthony Hotel on December 7. 1917. which was very
successful. J. B. Jiskra acted as toastmaster. and attractive
souvenir programs were prepared for this occasion.

Toward the end of 1917. the course was shortened from
eight to seven, and then to six weeks. Excellent material
for officers was being constantly turned out. but official
orders came on January inth to close the school, and that
was done January 12th. 1918. At that time, the School
was turning out Supply Officers. Adjutants, and Engineer
Officers. It was felt that such officers should be graduated
I'rom specialized schools, and therefore the Cadets then at
the School were transferred to Universities, for specialized
training, according as their civilian occupations be.^t fitted
them. The last class entered the G. O. T. S. on January
5. 1918, and after one week at the School, was scattered,
along with other ungraduated classes, to the following
schools; Mass. Institute of Technology, for Engineer
Officers' Course; Ohio State University, for Adjutants'
Course; and to the Georgia Institute of Technology, Altanta,
for Supply officers. Course.

Thus came to an end the first Ground School in the
rnuntr.\ — and one that trained some of the finest officers
in the .-\ir Service.

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GROUND OFFICERS' TRAINING SCHOOL

KELLY HELD

CLASS No. 1. NOVKMBER 7TH. 1917.

Anderson. Roy W.. Andrews. Horace A., Bales. Claude
E.. Bryan. William H.. Bagley. Harvey A.. Clark. John R..
Crumley. Albert A., Dewey. John C. Jr.. Duenwig. Paul S..
Dumas. John H.. Edmi.=son. Robert E.. Farr. Frank R..
Felker. Carl T.. Florian. Erasmius A.. Gallagher, Augustus,
Gilbert, Frederick B.. Graliani. Richard M . Crosevenor.
William, Guttekunst. John G.. Haugen. Lawritz G., Henley.
Ernest R.. McLaughlin. James F.. Metcalf. Penrose B..
Norton, Charles B., Reece, Henry R.. Rector, William G..
Rooney. Bernard P.. Kutledge. William XL. Schlesinger.
Louis W.. Walters. Onno V.

CLASS No.

NOVEMBER KITH, 111 17.

Baker, Fenton J., Bell, Dan M., Bellinger. Alfred R..
Bowers. Robert E., Chapman. Max. Clark. John M.. Cortman.
Stanley A.. Crawford. Chester T.. Davis. Theodore P., Day.
Clifford T., Fisher. Edward C. Gaines. Francis S.. Gold
smith. Reginald M., Gibbs. Augustus P.. Garrett, Pearson B..
Graham. Palmer H.. Gray. Alexander B.. Hartshorne. Hugh
Jr.. Heyniger. Charles L., Horner. Galen B., Howard, George
F.. James, John A.. James. Ashby M.. Johns. Clarence E..
Know. John C. Lindeman, L. E.. Looney, R. D.. Lucas. Clive
O.. McCandless. Joseph H.. Melton. Heath A.. Neal, Turner
B.. Oliver. Clarence. Rockwell. James W.. Rogers, Roland H..
Ross. Zeno C, Sanborn. Raymond C. Scruggs. Ross G..
Schreiner. Scott. Smith, Boyd M.. Thompson, Charles H..
Tilton. John K.. Tounley. Wheller E.. Turpin. Paul R..
Westmoreland, Horace A.. Wade. Charles W., Wooley,
Charles W.

CLASS No. 3. NOVEMBER 17TH. 1917.

Alden. Joseph B.. Burke. William W.. Camerer. Alfred
A.. Dekay. George H.. Dickinson. Raymond S.. Donnelly.
Walter J., Elliott. John S., Fair. James C. Fitch, William
P., Francis. James W.. Garrett. William G. Jr., Gwnnn,
George H.. Hampton, John K.. Hardin. Lorraine G.. Hauser,
Stanley F.. Hayes, John B.. Horner, Meyers B.. Howell. Roy
W.. Irvin. Joseph B., Kibler. Luther W.. Koch. Theodore W..
Kritser. John S.. Lee. Robert E.. Leachman. Neth L, Lind.
Arlliur G.. McGee. E. C. McKean. Alonzo T., Mallery. Ralph
C. Marks. Stanley B., Massey, Robert L., Negley. Richard
V. W.. Pye. Harvey N.. Ream, Lester F.. Sloan. Joseph C.

CLASS No. 4. NOVEMBER 24TH. 1917.

Allan. Wylie B.. Babcock. Dan. Baxter. John H.. Bayhon.
Wencesloa. Burnett. Robert, Carter. Champe G.. Chapin.
Frederick J.. Clark. James C. Clinton. Charles K.. Cock,
Loui.s R., Culp, Henry S.. Cunningham. George A., Crisler,
William N.. Devant. Phillip E., Dean. John R.. Elliott,
George L.. Frye. Edmund B., Gait. John M.. Gautier. Jeffer-
son D., Grupe. George G.. Haile. William A. Jr.. Hare, Henry
P.. Hays. Maurice E.. Henretty. Walter B.. Hubbard, Gilvic,
Isett. Robert P., Jernigan. John A.. Joyce. William B.. Ken-
dall, John H.. Kenyon, William B.. Kindred. Wendall H..
Lyons, Thomas B.. McCord. Oscar P.. McPheeters. Chester
J.. Maddox. Webb. Miller. Daniel E.. Nix. Joe L , Patterson.
John F., Peterson. George S.. Petrie. Arthur J.. Powell.
Harford W. H.. Proctor, David C. Sauter. Raymond J..
Saenger. Robert Jr., Sammons. August B.. Schweser. Harold
G.. Smith. Sam J.. Smith. Granville M.. Stone. Sam V..
Wortman, Arthur D.

CLASS No. 5. DECEMBER 1ST. 1917.

Ashley. James R., Becker. Alvin L.. Barn it. Gtcrge B..
Bordreaux, August E.. Clyce. Wallace P.. Connolly, Francis
A.. Dickson. Charles M.. Drew. Lionel E.. Eagle, .\uhury I..
Engle, George M., Fagan, Paul I., Gibbs. William K.. (iiUiuul,
Franklin W.. Johnson. Charles C. Keefer, Chauncey T..
King. Royal W.. Lorah, Walter H., McEachin, James S,
.Murchison, Thomas F., Nelson. J. Prewett. Randall. Joseph
F.. Rust. Den. Stanley. Eben, Taylor, David, Thoma.^,
Sydney T.. Wade. Roy S.. Wilcox. Albert M.. Wri.ght. Bid
well A., Wright. Wilbur F,, Zachry, Willis K.

CLA.SS .No. (i. DECEMBER 8TH. 1917.

Allison, Wallace M.. Barnes. Frank \V.. Bates. William
P.. Beck. James M.. Black. John R.. Buttner, Charles E.,
Campbell. David S., Ccbb. Cleveland. Cramer. Joseph M..
Crawford, Jefferson, Davis, Henry K.. DeForrest. John.
De Golyer. George O.. Dennis. Clyde G.. Doyle. Patrick J..
Florian, Charles H.. Gilbert. Howell. Griffiths, Wybro B.,
Hodges, Marvin D., Howeltt. Robert, Ingram. Emmett L.,
Kiefer, William R.. Kron. Elias. La Belle. Claude A.. Macrai.
George W. Jr., Matheison. Joseph. McAuley. Benjamin F..
McGoldrick. Francis M., Merrick. Lester P.. Mulford. Joseph
M.. Newhall. Albert W., O'Conner. Nicholas F.. Old
Jonathan W,. Penix. William R., Powell. Harry C. Sides.
Jacob S.. Sloan. Charles E.. Smith. Charles M.. Stukts,
Taylor H,. Vanamann. Arthur W.. Van Dyke. Karl. Vireling,
George W.. Waite. Allen G., Westheimer. Ira E.. Wiebolt.
Elmer F.. Wilder. Paul, Woods, Clarence J.. Youn^. Gsorgc
B.. Yoimg. William T.. Zapf. Walter J.

CLASS No. 7. DECEMBER 15TH, 1917.

Arnold. Wellington, Baker, Herbert A.. Billkcr. Frank
G., Boyd, Millard J,, Bubier. Thomas S.. Carroll. John J..
Cocke, Charles F.. Conner. Clarence F.. Drury. Aubrey,
Dunning. Clifford A.. Elbert. Robert G.. Farabee. Joseph R..
Fouls. Kenneth G., Fuller, Charles W.. Grenewalt. Harold
v.. Hills. Lawrence, Ingwerson. Daniel R.. Kaufman. Jewel
W.. King. Dal M . Littlejohn. Clifford H.. Loeblin, John M.,
Monteagle, Paige, Moon. Leslie, Neal, Guy 0.. Noyes, Joseph
H., Osborn, George M.. Parsell. Charles C , Porlier. Harold
J.. Price, Cedric D,. Roberts, Isaac W., Saunders. Russell H.,
Schlussel. Jacob S.. Starnes, Thomas M.. Steinberger.
Robert, Turner, Harold W.. Walton. Harold L.. Walton,
Rudolph I... Warlow. Chester H.. Waterman. Ira P..
\.iiiiams. i-ashal K.. Woolfe. Irving K.

CLASS No. 8, DECEMBER 22ND, 1917.

Belmont. Morgan. Berning, Herman W.. Chapman.
Joseph P.. Coleman. James I.. Corn. Paul J.. Cowilin. John
C. Cox. Sull R., Curtis. Haro'd B., DeLacour, Harold F..
D? Vean. George P.. Emerson. Wilbur T.. Frank, uraham M..
Frelinghuysen. Frederick T., Gillet, Charles B. K , Griffi-hs.
Frederick W., Hall. Frank L . Hayman. Benjamin E.. Heffer-
man. George P.. Henderson. Peter. Hull. Kenneth I).,
Leffertf, Oscar L.. Lewis. Frank B.. Marvin. William G..
-McMichacl. Roseino S., McNeill, Bert. Miller. George N..
O'Conner. Kenneth A.. Pearson. Frederick H.. Perry. Thorn-
ton T.. Poor. Francis L., Pray. Thornton C. Quick. Au^liii
T., Reid, Howell L.. Roberts. Harry Jr.. Shakelford. William
T . Shaw. Charles G.. Slattery, John W.. Smith. Charles R.,
Stone, Frank H.. Strong. William M.. Thornton. Ernest G.,
Ti?rett, Augu:tus K.. Vaughan, Curtis V.. Weinhardl.
Rcbert A.. Wells. Ray D.. Westcn, John C , Wilson. Harold
D.. Wcodard. John D.. Zogbaum. Harry St. Clair. Shaw,
Charles G., Leonard, Edgar W., Le Boutillier, Thos.

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GROUND OFFICERS' TRAINING SCHOOL

CLASS No. 9, DECEMBER 2irrH. 1917,

Babcock, Hnward C, Baxter. John, Birdsall. Carl A..
Borzynski. Felix. Bryant. Henry S.. Bunting. Wade H.,
Caddagiin. Cornelius H.. CaEsel.=, Jame.s H.. Clark. James
G. Jr., Cohen. Abe W.. Crane, Percy T., Crawford. Daniel.
Crowell. Howard H.. Culpepper. Arthur M.. Curry. Charles
F.. DeNio, Earl W.. Diebel. Alfred J.. Disher, Harry P..
Dixon. Joseph F., Doheny, Clittord J.. Dcnoho. Murry T .
Downs. Wilbur H.. Elliott, William A.. Good, Francis J.,
iiarmel, Fa)k. Harwood. Herbert E.. Harrington. Chas. P.,
Kennedy, James A.. Kerr. Robert H . Knurison. Herluf A..
Lockwnod, Paul L.. McClintock, Wilson S.. IWcConnell.
Walter B.. Moore. Kenneth A.. Murrow, Roy H.. Netf.
Clarence A . Noel. Olen W., Norment. Edward U.. Price,
Ke.meth G.. Rice. Williim T., Rosebbium. Ciiarhs, Scarboro,
William F.. Scribner, Warren F., Shir-CIitf. Bernard \V..
Stewart, Hyland' P. Jr.. Staley. Walter J., Stursis. Henry S..
Swann. Samuel D.. Tuten. James A.. Vail. Walter L. Jr..
W'illin.gham. Harris E.. Wright. Edmund C, Young.
Benjamin C.

CLASS No. 10, JANUARY .5TH. 1918.

Allen, William L.. Andres. Stephen 0.. Baldwin.
Maurice B.. Banks, Donald B.. Brownback. Henry L.. Cahill.
Harold V., Carrington. George D.. Chalaron. Chas. A..
Churchill, Walter A.. Coleman. George D.. Craig, Edwin P.,
Croen. Herman F.. Crnnielin. Paul B.. Crouse. Rush F..
Crutcher, Merlin F.. Davitt. James L.. Denison. John W.,
Denton, George R. S.. Foster. Roy W.. Edwards. Paul. Fox,
William L.. George. Edgar F.. Hind. Harry L., Holtz, Dennis
D.. Isaacs. Sidney. Johnson. Roy L.. Johnson, Victor H.,
Jones, Glenburn M.. Kimball, Joseph S.. King. Thomas E..
Knowles, William. H., Laws. Silas I.. LeRoyer. Charles P..
Luecke, Christian H. W., MacBey. John S.. McCarthy. John
F., McMahon. John B.. McShane. Edward C. J.. McSherry,
Charles E., Newcomb. John A.. Nitchke. Hilliare F., Pierce,
Raymond C. Prussian. Aaron. Putman. Willard S.. Quirk.
Justin P., Richardson. Ernest L.. Rogers. Boynton R..
Rosenfield, Harold, Ross. Glenn T.. Shippy. Leo C. Slentz.
l^loyd G., Smith. Edson S.. Snedicor. Howard T., Stockard.
Lester N., Stouffer. Samuel M.. Taylor. Floyd 0., Tyssow;ki,
Joseph G.. Wade, Andrew W., Walker. Clarence N.. Wallers.
John !<:., Weathers, Paul D.. Wright. Norman H.

CLASS No. 11. JANUARY 12TH. 1918.

.\ulni:inu. Kobtit C. Benjamin. Hamilton F.. Bent,
George .M.. Bourgoine. Joseph J.. Brady, Herman G.. Byrne.
John J.. Cassidy, Holland M.. Catching. Harry H.. Charles.
Willia. H.. Cliristtna, Edwin E.. Clark. Russell. Conwas .
William E. Crocker. Ztnas Jr.. Currier, Richard. Daiger.
(has. B. Jr.. David. Earl. Devers, John M., Dick. Kenneth
\V., Duncan. Robert H., Dwyer. Daniel L.. Flack. Harold,
Fjrncy, .-Vrrian H., Gilbert. Charles T.. Greene, William,
Griggs, Milton VV.. Hannum. George H., Hansberger. Ernest
S.. Haver. George R.. Mine. William H.. Hurd, George N.,
Hurst Edward. Jarratt, Charles R., Jones. Lewis D.. Kelsey,
James B., Kempter. Charles W.. Kiesw-elter. Edward W..
Kilcup. Norman L., Lewis. Charles W.. Lipscomb. William
H,. Lockmon. John Q.. .Mills. John K. Palmer. Harold,
Ptrkins, Gecrge H.. Radclilfe. Harry E., Rogers, Guy W.,
Rues. Frederick G.. Shauck. Robert W.. Shillingford. George
W., Smart, Oliver M.. Stallenwerck, E. C, Straub. Von V..
Street. Richard H.. Teeple. Harry S.. Valentine. Henry D..
Van A!styne. Charles G.. Vonocker, Ira B . Vaughan, George
Glenn, Ward. Paul. Webb. Elmer C. West. William M..
White, William W.. Yassenhoff, Leo. Young. Clarence H.

CLASS TO ENTER DEC. 31. 1917 (INCO.MPLETE)

Howard Baxter. Frank Bradley. B. Bunting, C. Bentn?i.
Norman Cattcral. George Carthart. Joseph S. Carusi, Hubert
Davenport. Charles Dorkey, Charles Denham George Fishfr.
Jacob P'ricdley. Edwin Gardner. Roger Gillis. Joseph Got-
hard;. Frank V. Kelly. John iVIansfield, John McCoy,
O'Brien. Anson Paj-ker, D. W. Stuart. Carl Schroedt;-.
Charles Snrckner. Robert Suteliffe, "Sailor" Willard.

LAST CLASS TO ENTER G. 0. T. S. JAN. 5. 1918
(INCOMPLETE)

A. W. Adams. F. W. .\llen. Fred A. Behr. Roy W.
Chilson. Mtnefee Clancy. H. 0. Carroll. Edgar Driscoll.
Edmund Fitzgerald. W. Hubbard. Z. Z. Hugus. Byron John
son. H. D. Kroll, Charles Mackie. Gerald Murphy. Dan
Nugent. F. A. C. Smith. Paul Stanwood. B. Schulein. R. W.
Strong, "Sam" White. Hill. Grover.

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H i: M I M S C E N C E V O W D i: H S

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KKLLY <i. C). T. S. (1JU7)

The sand and Hail Storm. Thursday January 10, 191S.

Sweeping out of school rooms. Broom Squad.

Troops leaving lor overseas, to rear of Barracks 1
and 6 each morning.

Hikes to Kelly Xo. 2 at 5:30 A. M.

The line-up. to pay extra mess charges.

Wood detail, stealing wood from the Chinese waiters
at the Mess Hall.

The fire-call at 4 A. .\I. one bitter— cold morning, and
no fire.

Daily drill in the DUST.

The tag system which went into effect November 27.
1917.

Trying to keep a towel white for two hours.

Wearing handkerchiefs as masks during the dusi
storms.

Daily — hourly rumors. Cum and died ivtry ft w
moments.

The two daily visits cf the mail orderly.

Memorizing the General Order.s.

The Chow.

The first few homesick days in Texas.

Studying in the class rooms at night.

Returning from San Antonio for retreat Sunday after-
noons.

"All those who have business to transact in town may
do so. but be back by 7:00 A. M."

"All those going to Columbus will pile their lockers on
the East end of the porch: those going to Atlanta, on the
West end."

The bulletin of January 10 — "School to close on the
12th."

Graduation Day.

CADKNCE NOTKS

What's yur name?

What's yur name? (Silence) Never mind yur nanu',
I got yur number.

What's yur name? Donohne, is it? Very nice name.
Take charge of the company. (To another) Harley, is it?
Get his name, now step back in the rear rank, and don't
ever let me see yur face again, as long as yur at this school.
I'll have the Board of Officers sit on you, and I'll "help
you out" all I can.

Who recommended you? Well, he must have been a
very good friend of yours.

Keep them head and eyes off the ground.

I wouldn't givf a nickel for your chances for a com-
mission.

The Dissiplin here is going to be riggid hard.

I'll never make a soldier out of you. (To one who's
smiling) Smiling, are you? Get his name. Yur thirty
miles from your commission! (To the same Cadet, again
smiling) Now yur sixty miles from yur commission. A fine
lot of officers you'll make. When the Germans see you.
they'll laugh.

Don't run up that cadence.

To the r-r-r-rear — Don't anticipate the command!

Don't do as I do. Do as yur told.

(To a Cadet, expecting a reprimand) What's yur
name Donohce? Are you kiddin' me? "No. sir. that's my
name." That's a good name. Yur doin' fine!

(He was one day illustrating a movement. Some one
spoke out, but the Drill Sergeant couldn't discover who it
was. He then took the names of the Cadets, one after an-
other. As each one would reply that he heard nothing, he'd
remark) Put his name down. He's unreliable.

What's yur name? Carusi? You ought to be singinj;
with Caruso in the opera.

To the Plattsburgers — so you've bten to that picnic,
have you?

(To one fellow, who was rolling his "r"s.) Stop
shaking yur "r"s. What do you think yu'r doing? The
Hootchi Koochi?

(A class leader was wanted. One Cadet volunteered.)
What is yur experience? National Guard? I didn't ask
for men with N. G. experience. I said Army experience.
(Another volunteer stated that he had much experience al
Plattsburg.) I didn't say Plattsburg cadets.

ONE OF THE CLASS SONGS

Good-bye,

We hear you're going to France
To join the National Guard,
We're glad you've got the chance,
The Kaiser trained at Plattsburg,
"A Picnic Sure For You."
Be sure you get his number!
With "Riggid Dissiplin,"
Good bye,

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AUSTIN, TEXAS AND THE SCHOOL OF MILITARY AERONAUTICS

OHE School of Military Aeronautics is of special in-
terest to all Kelly Field men by virtue of the facl
that a majority of the Cadets who come to Kelly to receive
their flying instruction are men graduated from this
Ground School.

The first active steps toward the organization of this
S. M. A. were taken when the University of Texas sen',
three representatives to Toronto, Canada on May. 2nd.
1917. to study the operation of the English Ground School
Jhere.

On May 21st. 1917, the School was officially opened at
Austin and a class of nine cadets began work. Originally
it was the intention of those in charge that only 2C0 men
should be instructed, with new classes of 25 men arriving
successively for eight weeks. But owing to pressing need
for men. this quota was soon increased! to 500 and then
to 1.200 men. Eighty-one classes or squadrons have grad-
uated from the institution up to the present time. Out of
6.000 Cadets who have entered the S. M. A. approximately

4.800 have graduated and gone to flying fields. The largest
number of Cadets in attendance at any one time was 1,335.

The barracks capacity is about 1,300 men. allowing
at least 50 square feet of floor space per man. The Mess
Hall has a capacity of 1,400 and the Class Rooms and
Laboratories are equipped to accommodate from 1.200 to
l.oCO students.

The school is operated by the University of Texas for
the Unted States Government. The University is under
contract to furnish the necessary physical accomodations,
instructors and materials and the Government pays a tui-
tion for each man who enters. The University is operat-
ing the School at cost, its interest being purely that of
patriotism, and when the S. M. A. closes the University
will not be one dollar richer or one dollar poorer than it
was wlen the U. S. entered the war and the greai'st
school of Military Aeronaut. cs began its career.

The first cadet arrived at the School on May 19. 1917.
The last one left en February 10. 1919. Between these
dates. 5.959 men entered the school, and 4,614. or 77.9 per
cent were graduated.

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S. M. A. AUSTIN

1 — Relreal. 2 — At play. 3 — Mess Hall. 4 — Academic Board. 5- Arrivals. 6 - Preparing lor inspection.

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8. M. A. Ufficers

Photo by JensenRaymer

FROM IiEFT TO RIOHT: I>ower Bow — Elias H. Krow,
1st Menu. A. S., M. A.: Thomas J. Webster, 1st Lleul. A. S..
M. A.; William J. Spencer, Capt. A. S,, M. A.; L. Theo Bell-
mont. Capt. A. S.. M. A.; Theodore L. Bailey, Capt. A. S.,
M. A.: Barton K. Yount, Major A. S., M. A.; Roger Amory.
Capt. A. S., M. A.; Jesse S. Reeves. Capt. A. S., M. A.: Frank
A. Johnston, Capt. M. R. C. ; Chas. L, Andrews, 1st I>ieut.
Uental Corps: Frank R. Day. 1st Lieut. A. S., M. A,. Top Bow

—Thomas G. Fitzhueh, 2nil Lieut. A. S.. II. A.; William A.
Wade, 1st Lieut. A. S., M. A.; Bertra E. Giosecke, 2nd Lieut.
."V. S., M. A.: William Nason, 1st Lieut. A. S., M. A.; Jas.
S. Rnsan, 1st I-ieut. A. S., M. A.: Carl D. ilatz. 1st Lieuc.
A. S., M. A.; Charles Moore, Capt. M. R. C; Edwin L. Porch,
Jr., 1st Lieut. A. S., M. A.: John H. Tlmbennan. 1st Lieut.
M. R. C. ; James L. Thomas, 2nd Lieut. A. S., M. A.: Theophilus
C. Paintei-, 1st Lieut. A. S., M. A.; Hal C. Weaver, 1st Lieut.
A. S., M. A.; Joseph W. Ramsey, 1st Lieut. A. S., M. A.

S. M. A. InstruclorH

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INSTRUCTORS AND CLERKS

1. Rawls. Stewart, 2. Callicut. Madison. 3. Howell. Earle
T., 4. Gatlin. E. D., 5. Basford. John A., 6. Warren. Wni. B..
7. Williams. Harrv F., 8. Gulick. Charles. 9. Schmitt. Fred
W., lU. Jackson, Daniel W.. 11. Ropert. Wm. P.. 12. Fristoe,
Horace M., 13. Barrow, L. T.. 14. Strickland. S. J., 15.
Throne, R. F.. 16. Runge. Carl. 17. Xaeter. Albiechi, 18.
Boes. Carl L... 19. Keck. Rav M. 20. Williams. Fleetwood.
21. Reese. Carl F., 22. Drumright. McNeil. 23. Ganimel. H.
P. N.. Jr.. 24. Zant. L. N.. 2.5. Bowell. L. F., 26. Williams.
Clias. B.. 27. Field. Hugh T.. 28. Bleck. Alfred H.. 29.
Damon, Willie S. E.. 30. Brooks. Preston P.. 31. Taylor. Lloyd
W., 32. Aflamson, W. H.. 33. Dougherty. Starke C. 34. Fitz-
hugh. Lieut. Thos. C. 35. Brown. J. F.. 36. Wear. John P..
37. Withers. Robt. E.. 38. Smith. Miles C, 39. McComas.
W. G., 40. Little, Harry M.. 41. Black. Hulon W., 42.
Brittain. Wayne R.. 43. Hockadav, Olin S.. 44. Oheim. Curl
L.. 45. Tanner. James W.. 46. Mahan. Dwight S.. 47. Kirk.
W. J., 4S. Warren. Randolph. 49. Montgomery. Oscar D.. 50.
Bailc-y. E. A.. 51. Schutze. C. A., 52. Wllkie. A. A.. hi.
Whitoaker. J. E., 54. Jackson. R. Hal. 55. Darter. Wm. A.,
56. Jenkins. Raymond L.. 57. Dellis. J. L.. 58. Thomas. A. E.,
59. Niven, Kingsley B., 60. Mankowski. F. W., 61. Ratcliffe,

Wm. H., Jr.. 62. Wilmeth. Roscoe. 63. Folts. Thos. W.. 64.
Weger, Chester E., 65. Downing. Dallas L.. 66. Weeg. Wm.
J., 67. Saeger. A. L.. 68. Archer. Oscar B.. 69. Bowles, Care>
E.. 70. Kiel. Leslie L.. 71. Baker. William L.. 72. Mason.
Howard. 73. McLean. Rov J.. 74. Metz. Roscoe S.. 75. Clark.
Clifford W., 76. McGuire. Wm. K.. 77. Penick. E. Tom. 78.
Walker. Louis B.. 79. Nichols, Robt. G., 80. Powell, Ward B..
81. Nalle. George S.. 82. Grav. Louis N.. 83. Bailey.
Carlton L.. 84. Harrit. Chas.. Jr.. 85. Stohl. Carl V..
86. Kellev, Edwin T.. 87. Ross. Albert. 88. Young, Arthur
W.. 89. Campbell, J. E.. 90. Sauer. H. W.. 91. Hall. Wm. K..
92. Dowlen. A. P., 93. Sharp, Xoryille. 94. Carter, John D., 95.
Howerton. John C, 96. Burnhard. O. Mannie. 97. Netzer.
Frederick S.. 98. Wroe, Edwin S.. 99. Luckey. Raymond.
100. Ferguson. Jas. B.. 101. Weaver, Lieut. Hal C. 102.
Willson. R. K.. 103. Bryant. J. M.. 104. Correll, Jas. A.. 105.
McDonnell. .Vllan V.. 106. Morris. Fred, 107. Baker. Ernest.
108. Granberry. Read. 109. Berkley, Wm. E., 110. Randolph.
Ralph. 111. Hutchinson. Lewis C. 112. Runge. Roscoe, 113.
Heath. Woodsim F., 114. Padgett. J. P., 115. Grissom. Roland
L.. 116. Merrill. Geo. M. 117. Schmitt. Karl H

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Austin S. M. A.

1 he Faiuuiis (JlaMS iiisijiuia

THE CLASS INSIGNIA

XE of the unique features of the School oi .Military

1 HOTO BY JK^SEN-HAYMtK

HArrcnauticE of Austin, Texas, was the class insignia,
I iiuns: on the front of the class building by the

graduating classes. The accon:p-nyin5 photograph shows
niost of these devices as they appear on the face of G. Hall.

Some of the signs are hung on the sidts of the portico
and do net show in the photograph. One or two of the
others were put on different buildings, and Stiuadron 31
erected at their graduaticn a stent flagpole in front of the
hcadiiuarters office upon which is inscribed their names.

The custom started from a tradition of the University
of Texas, where the school was first located. An old iron
water tank stands on the campus and each year the fresh-
men attempt to place the numerals of their class on the
tank. One of the early squadrons of the school had a num-
ber of university men in it and they climed the tank and
rudely painted their squadron number thereon. Each sue-

cteding class followed the example, and each succeeding
design was more artistically worked out. When the school
was moved to its final location, the insignia were painted
upon squares cf tin and mounted on the front of the
building.

All sorts of clever ideas were portrayed in these
insignia. Several had indirect references to such term as
"ace," the ring device of the air service, eagles, machine
guns, the wings, etc. Perhaps the most striking one is that
of Squadron 40. the large sign above the door. An American
plane is shown riddling the German flag. The plane is
modelled from wood, and the effect is unusually good. All
in all. the insignia are a remarkable collection.

It is probable that these insignia will be included in
the great collection of War Records being compiled by the
University of Texas. They will certainly be preserved, as
they are the only thing of the kind in existence anywhere.

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INSIGiNIA REVIEW

LASS 15 was the first to sraduate after the school
was removed from the University to the final
location which was formerly the State School for
the Blind.

The insignia represents an airi)lanE flying over Potsdam
castle, dropping a bomb on the biiildins, typifying deEtruc
ticn to the Kaiser.

Sixteen is a simple device of the United States shield,
crossed by airplane propellers.

Seventeen shows an airplane and the ace of diamond.s
The aim of the members of this class wa.s to be "aces."

Twenty one depicts the Goddess of Liberty holding aloft
the airplane which was to enlighten the world.

Twenty-tw'o shows an aviator ready to make his flight

Twenty-three shows a Texas star through which has
btirst a full-fledged airplane.

Twenty-four has reference to flying instructions.

Twenty-five shows the eagle in the Air Service in-
signia circle.

Twenty-six means death to militarism. The design
was chosen as a remembrance of an accident which caused
the death of one of the men on January 5, 1918.

Twenty-eight depicts the old air i mblem in symbolic
manner.

Twenty-nine shows an air fight, with the enemy plane
in flames.

Thirty depicts the rising sun. and grotip of airplanes in
formation, signalling the coming of Squadron 30 in the
dawn to demolish Kaiserism.

Thirty-one erected the flag pole from which flew the
United States flag.

Thirty-three depicts the symoblic ea,gle carrying de-
struction in the form of a bomb.

Thirty-four chose a pair of winged dice as their class
emblem, this class becoming famous for several active
"African golf" players who placed the class in disrepute and
nearly lost their graduating certficates, besides being con-
fined to the reservation for the remainder of their stay
at S. M. A.

Thirty-five shows a clock typifying the twelve classes
with propellers for hands, the face ot the clock being the
U. T. star.

Thirty-six. This squadron lost a great number of men
through set-backs on account of changing from an eight
week to a twelve w-eek course, and their emblem depicts a
ladder with broken rungs, at the top of which is the
aviators' insignia for which mey are striving.

Thirty-seven shows a formation flight.

Thirty-eight pictures Uncle Sam with a horn of plenty
from which fly many planes.

Thirty-nine adopted the Winged Pegasus as the class
emblem.

Forty is the largest emblem, depicting an airplane
tearing through a German flag. The designers ot thi.s
emb!em came near getting into trouble on account of a
false interpretation of its meaning.

Forty-one describes an air route with starting point
at S. M. A., to flying field, then to the port of embarkation,
and to the front. The map course was increased during
the time of this class, which caused worry to man\ — hence
the significance of this emblem.

Forty-two shows an American eagle flying into the
clouds with a German flag in its talons.

Forty-three shows that Uncle Sam's hat is still in th»t
ring.

Forty-four. An American eagle overlooking the world
with Allied flags as a background.

Forty-five is an ambitious emblem — an eagle trans-
fcrmed into an airplane flying over the German Empire
with a pennant on which is "Democracy — Freedom" in its
beak, with the Kaiser seized in its talon? and the motto
'Sic Semper Tyrannus" over head.

Forty-six. An American eagle hovering over a nest of
baby eagles transformed into airplanes as they fly away.

Forty-seven shows a steep hill, with varying grades
denoting the difficulty in the paths of these who were going
through ground school, the way growing harder with each
succeeding week, from A to M.

Forty-eight chcse a horse-shoe as its emblim. due to
several of the class members carrying with them a "lucky
horse shoe."

Fifty shows the American flag as an airplane flying
from the Goddess of Liberty to the Eiffel tower.

Fifty-one shows an attractive monogram device with
an airplane formed of the letters of Texas. S. M. A. and
U. S. A.

Fifty-three is a compass, the points being marked with
the flags of the Allies.

Fifty-four is an American Indian.

Fifty-five shows a shield and aviator's insignia.

Fifty-six lost the least number of men through failure
of any class and chose the four leaf clover as emblematic
of the fortune.5 of its members.

Fifty-eight is a simple device — a checkerboard typify-
ing the willingness of these "pawns" to be moved according
to the game.

Fifty-nine shows an emblazoned shield with an eagle
whose wings form t'ne American flag and the squadron
number in Old English beneath.

.Sixty "The New Excalibur" Squadron 60 called itself,
the device being the sword of Excalibur through the wings
of a plane.

Sixty-two shows the sword of Kultur broken by lightn-
ing bolts, symbolizing the power of the Air Force in win-
ning the war.

Sixty-three depicts a game cock, with the motto "Up
and At 'Em" to show the gameness of the squadron.

Seventy-three is an attractive design composed of the
Air Service insignia with a streamer upon which is written
"Illinois." This quadron was composed of Illinois men.

Seventy-seven shows an eagle overlooking an aero-
drome.

Seventy-eight is the .\ir Service device, with its rings
of red, white and blue. This is the last insignia, except
the one opposite, placed there by the authorities, showing a
locked door and bearing the simple w-ords: "S. M, A. —
Clcsed."

So great a squadron spirit was developed, that even
after going across Austin S. .M. A. boys kept up the school
traditions, and developed squadron devices even on the
lighting line. A graduate cf S. M. A. of a January. 1918.
class did valiant service as an observer in France. The
squadron with which he was associated chose the "Old
Dutch Cleanser" girl as its insignia — to show that they
were going to clean up the "Boche." Sentiment and humor
— no wonder our boys won the war!

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S. M. A. "ACES"

Frank Luko, Jr., II. K. Clay. Jr.. L,. A. Hamilton, Edgar Tobin.

Name Entered

Bellows, Franklin B Nov. 27. 1917

Brewster, Hugh June 25, 1917

Brown, Mitcliell H Nov. 21, 1917

Clement, Arthur F Dec. 22, 1917

Collins, Kenneth G Tan. 5, 1918

Clay, Henry R.. Jr June 4, 1917

Donaldson. John () Nov. 12, 1917

Erwin. William P Aug. ii, 1917

Farouhar. Arthur D June l.i. 1917

Goodman, Richard Sept. 28, 1!»17

Johnson, Gosta N June 17, 1917

Jones. Arthur H Feb. 17, 1918

Kaye, Samuel, Jr June 11, 1917

Luke, Frank, Jr Sept. 29, 1917

McClendon. Joel H Mav 22, 1917

Meyer, Walter T Julv 11, 1917

Mitchell, Ohle lulv 17, 1917

Porter. Earl W Se'pt. 10,1917

Shelton, William B Sept. 1. 1917

Stokes, John Y.. Jr July 22, 1917

Sweetser. Norman June 16, 1917

Tobin, Edgar G Mav 22, 1917

Warner, Donald B Sept". 2S, 1917

Wehner, Joseph F June 28, 1917

S. M. A. HONOR ROLL

Graduated Status

.January 5, 1918 Observer.,

, .August 4, 1917 Pilot..

January 12, 1918 Observer..

.February 16. 1918 Pilot..

.March 9, 191 S Pilot..

.July 30, 1917 Pilot..

.Ian. 4. 1918 Observer..

-Sept. u. 1917 Pilot..

-Aug. 14. 1917 Pilot..

.Nov. 24. 1917 : Pilot..

.July 21. 1917 Pilot..

.March 29. 1918 Pilot..

.July 21. 1917 Pilot..

.Nov. 24, 1917 Pilot..

.July 14. 1917 Pilot..

.Sept. 22. 1917 Pilot..

.Aug. IS, 1917 Pilot..

.Nov. 3, 1917 Pilot..

Oct. 27. 1917 Pilot..

.Sept. 15. 1917 Pilot..

.Aug. 14. 1917 Pilot..

.July 14. 1917 Pilot..

.Nov. 24, 1917 Pilot..

.Aug. 27. 1917 Pilot..

Honor Received
. D. S. C.
. D. S. C.
. 1). S. C.

Italian Croce Al Merito Di Guerra

Italian Croce Al Merito Di Guerra
. D. S. C. (British)
. D. S. C. (British)
. D. S. C.

Italian Croce Al Merito Di Guerra
■ Italian Service Ribbon
-Italian Croce Al Merito DI Guerra

D. S. C.
. D. S. C.
. D. S. C.
. D. S. C.

Italian Service Ribbon
.Italian Croce Al Merito Di Guerra
. D. S. C.
. Italian Citation
. D. S. C.
.Italian Citation Mnd Italian Croce Al

Merito Di Guerra
. D. S. C.
. D. S. C.
. D. S. C.

IN MFMOIilAM

Name • Squadron llace of Death Date of Death

Anderson, T. C 40 Love Field Inne 27, 191S

Bellows, li^anklin B 28 In action Sept. I.'?, 191S

Bnardman, \ inson R 29 Unknown Unknow^n

Brooks, Sydney 4 San Antonio Nov. 12. 1917

Bruce. Parker 30 Dove Field Sept. 16. 1918

Burnett. Howard D 50 Barron Field Oct. 29, 191S

Campbell. F. C. Jr 41 Fort Worth August 30, 191S

Chilton. Arch 14 France .Oct. 2, 1918

Cochran, Robt. J 29 In action Oct. 10. 1913

Conant, Earl N 41 S. M. A., Austin April 30, 1918

Crumb, Harris E 28 In action Sept. 30, 191S

Currie. Paul M 32 Kellv Field Mav 28, 19IS

Davidson, Edward C 28 Kingsville Sept. 17. 191S

Davis. Louis E 24 Ellington Field Mav 10. 19IS

Davis. W. K 41 Kellv Field Sept., 1918

Dodd. Sydney S 44 Gerstner Field August SO, 191 S

Earle, Marion M 23 Ellington Field March 14, 1918

Elliott, Hammett K 23 Ellington Field Unknown

Ervin. John B 32 Mineola. N. Y Mav 8, 1918

Flacherty. Joe C 64 Lincoln. Neb Oct.' IS. 1918

Forlies, Earl 17 Tn action Sept. 27. 1918

Giddings. Lee C 29 Bellville, 111 June 11. 1918

Gideon. Geo. S 34 Brinkley Field .\ugust 16, 1918

.France Sept. 17, 1918

1918
1918

Goodfellovv. John J., Jr 12

Greer, J. Fr.ank 4

Haltom, Travis M 19...'.'.'.'.'. Gerstner Field June 7. 191S

Harper, Davis H 30 S. M. A.. Austin Jan. 2

Herriett Paul ' 34 Camp Hicks Mav I

Hiestand. Ben 26 Dorr Field Unknown

Holladay, H, W 27 Kellv Field March 14. 191,^

Insinger. John 30 Love Field April, 1918

Jeremy, Ralph E 31 Mineola Mav 9. 1918

Keeling, Walter S 33 Carruthers Field Sept. 10, 1918

Konantz. Joseph S 63 Camp Dick Unknown

Luke. Frank. Jr 20 In action Sept. 30, 1918

Mct^lanahan. Harry H 34 Park Field Jan. 20, 1918

McGuire, H. F S. M. A.. Austin

Mat tern. 1st Lieut. G. A 33 San Diego Unknown

McCIindon. Joel H 1 In action August 11, 1918

McCorrnick. John F 8 In action Nov. 7, 1918

Mav, Joseoh D 5 Kelly Field Mav 9, 1918

Millican, Earl C 57 New Jersey Oct, 14. 1918

Morse. <^uy E 28 To action.." Sept. 16. 1918

Nugent L. J 23 Ellington Field April 6. 1918

O' Daniel. James A 29 In France Unk"own

O'Malley. Joseph J 27 Love Field June 4. 191<

Passwater. Chas. B 33 Hempstead. L. I May 28. 1918

Penn. Eugene D 11 Italv Unknown

Peters. J. S 41 Kellv Field Julv 18. 1918

Prentice. Lee C 28 In action August 1. 1918

Rerifield, Lieut. John T 29 In France Ausrust 22. 191S

Richards. John F ] In action Sept. 26. 1918

Ristinne. Richard H 24 Lake Charles Tulv 23, 1918

Rust. Cha.s. E 42 In action Oct. 11, 1918

Sanger Capt. Ralph 37 In Fiance August 30, 1918

Sebring. Raymond R. Lieut 29 In action Sent. 7, 1918

Simnkins. James C IS Tn action Sept. IS. 1918

Smith. Frank H 32 Taliaferro Field Unknown

Snyder. J. L .^1 Ben Brook Field Julv 21, 1918

Tanner. Herbert J 19

Tanner, Olaf J 32 Ben Brook Field Julv 21, 1918

Taylor, Everett A 15 In action Sept. 27, 1918

Thigpen. 2nd Lieut. A. J 30 Mather Field Sept. 27, 1918

Thomas, Chas. B 25 Selfridge Field Sept. 9. 1918

Van Alest. Adrian C 41 Unknown Unknown

Webster. Harrv J 34 Unknown Unknown

Wier. Wm. V 4S Love Field Julv 31, 1918

Wood, Jackson B 63 Camp Dick Oct. 18, 1918

Wehner. J. F 7.

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CITY OF AITSTIN

Photos by Jordan

Upp-T left, Capitol of Texas; unper right. "Deep EJJy." Pool; center left. Colorado River; center right, approach to Texas
~ State University; lower left, scene near Colorado River Dam; lower right, Highway Bridge over Colorado River

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CLASS ROSTERS

CI.ASS 1, JULY 14, 1917.

Richler. Jr.. Piiul. .Mniu.smi, Win. (i., Kiclianis. .lolwi !■"..
Bower. Burnette O.. Tobin. Edgar G., Person, Oliver S., Gude,
Oscar J. Jr.. Mathew.s. Alexander F".

CLASS 2, JULY 21, 1917.

Ball, R. O.. Hracki-tl. Jack. Llaiiics. e". C. llarkin.s. S. W..
Hine. Virgil, Johnson. Costa N.. Kaye. Samuel, Krueger, II. 1'..
Smith. E. L,., Sparks. Jno. P.. T.vler. R. C. Tittnian. H. H.

CLASS 8, SEPTEMBER 1, 1»17.

Brown. \V. .\.. Cart.r, K.. (•la\. II. It.. Cousins. \V. S.. De
Garmo, L. H.. Foster. A. L,.. Greenwellv. B. T.. Hewitt. 1.,. R.,
Johnson, C. B.. Mason, H. Jl.. Mooney. T. F.. Robertson, A. \V..
Simonston. S. I).. Selilen. (^. G.. Whilins?. G. c.. Williams. P. S.

CLASS 4, AUGUST 4, 1917.

I'avid S. Bondorant. Hugh Bruwster. Sidnev J. Brooks
Lane T. Chandler. Wm. T. Doran. Jas. K. Greer. T. Hughes
Ireland. Jas. A. Me.\yeal. Chas. D. McCuIlough. Karl Mc-
Donald, Harris C. Rolierts. Kinory A. Samson. William J
white.

CLASS 13, CCTOBEB 6, 1917.

.Mien.
Bruliaker.
Walter C.
Myrle K..
\altMitilU'.

Howard I)., .\lliert,

Henr,\- J.. Cameron,

, h'ow'lor, Wm. W..

O'Longhlin. John !■".

Ruliin. Karle V'.

CLASS S, AUGUST 11, 1917.

Abney. Louis I>.. Adrianc-r, liuv W.. Bailev, Klmer S,
Buckner, Frank. Byrne. Wm. J.. Caiuitwell. Jas W.. Chapman
Wm. v.. Faniuhar. A. D., Forden. T. N.. Garnett. Joe M.. Hill.
A. B., Hooks. A. J.. Keen. Curtis A.. King. George Letzig
Frank W.. Mason, .Joseph J.. May. James DeG.. McCain, George,
McCart, John L.. Meraux. J. C. Melville. Philip. Miller. Milo
H.. Mitchell. Orion. Moore, \\'iii. H.. Orladv. Horace P. Oti.
Lenw.)od. Pendleton. T. T.. Potts. Paul M.. Ridling. Little,
fahankle. Clarence, Stone, Hubert L., Sweetzer, .\orman War-
ner, R. Monte.

CLASS 6, AUGUST 18, 1917.

James B. Bailey. T. L. Braill'.n.l. S. .\. Buekmaster. F M
Daugherly. A. R. Flpperson, F. S. Estill. W. H. Fries. F R
Hall. A. W. Johnson. W. W. Kellog. Oble Mitchell. T. L. Rouse.
W. H. Rowell. Donald Smith. P. .\. Smith. Richard Wagner
Reginald Whitney.

CLASS 7, AUGUST 25, 1917.

Bailey, J. W., Barksdaley, E. H., Bennett. H. P.. Billups.
V. T., Bird, A. T., Birkctt, H., DeCourcev, W. E., Deverv. J. J..
Fritz. .\. S. G., Gaipa, .V. \.. Hardin, T. P.. Horn. A. I'"., Jones,
E. D.. Keeney. C. W.. Knight. C.. Luhr. F.. Mc.-Vteer. J. T.,
McClushion, J. P., Martin, W. T., Maupin, J. H.. Meister, L.
G., Pierce. H. M.. Potter, R. F.. Pyle. C. Ragsdale. F. G.,
Roberts, A. M., iiobison. R. T.. Soniers. R. C. G., Stone, I.,
Thompson. W. A.. Touchstone. G. R. Wegener J t' Wehner
.1. W.. Wicks. Ct. W., Wiiinl.le, c.

CLASS 8, SEPTEMBER 1, 1917.

Amon. H. L., Atkinson, Geo., Baker, Edward, Bowden, L.
M., Brooks, Wm.. Buchanan, M. J.. Burky, R. C. Coffee, R. C,
Connolly, F. X.. Davies. J. M.. Duncan. C. E.. Endler. J. C,
Eubank, E. L.. Fish, H. H.. Jr.. Franklin. K. W.. Gallagher. J..
Griffin. B. H., Haizlip. Jas.. Hardv, E. J., Hewitt. E. W.. Mc-
Cormick. J. F., McGrady, .1. I^.. Milhain. George, Mills. E. H..
Muller, H. P.. Peake. E. E.. Price, L. G.. Reed. B. P. Russ.
Glen F.. Southworth. Wm.. Thomsen. Wm. .\. V'.. Thompson
Beverly, Wainwright, A. C.. Watsmi. S. .\1., Weaver. Phil A.

CI.ASS 9, SEPTEMBER 8, 1917.

AUein. Henry C. Brooks. John Prentice, Biggs. James B.,
Bishop, Girald C. Bowen. Scott Howe. Bach. Hollis S.. Corning.
Duaiie i~>.. Centner. William Frederick. Callander. Marshall ('..
Clarkson, Cyrus Emory, Cowham. Roliert Neil. I.iuddh-ston.
Charles Spafford. Deshong. Floyd Matthews, Dawson. Joseph
Meadows, Follmer, Harold William. Fernandez. Joe. Gerwig.
Percy McGrew, Goodj-ear, Robert l-'ranklin. Haskins, Josepli
F.. llyde, Clarence E.. Johnston. Edward McKeehan. Johnson.
J. Thadd, Jackson. David Raymond, Jennings, W. Peyton.
Jennings, Robert Quincy, Klyver, Russell Henry, Lewis, Bur-
ton Frederick, Lynch, Francis Jay, Mitchell, Horace W.. Mc-
Laughlin. Ralph David. Ray, James Garrett, Simpson, Jesse
Ward. Sandefur. Thomas Perlette. Scott. Thomas Richard.
.Slocum. Paul Frederick. Trevellyan, Vernon Blake, Willis.
Hugh Kinley. Worthington. James Russell. Weclilingtoii. Harry.
Wo ijjka. Walter Martin. Zeliner. Harry William.

CLASS 10, SEPTEMBER 15, 1917.

.\mbrister. Hubert. Aiehibald. II. S.. liradfield. Wm. L..
Caldwell. Fenton. Erwin. William P.. Follmer. H. W..
Geisendorf, L. G.. LeMar. Harold .\.. Malcnim. Jas. C., Mc-
CuIlough, Leland, Riddick, Merrill K., Scott. William T..
Stokes. Melmoth Y.. Ward. Paul. Willis. Hugh I".. Young.
Alden S.

CLASS 11, SEPTEMBER 22, 1317.

.•\ldworth. Itichanl T.. Baker, .lohn c., Bissonnette. .\rtluir
T.. Bone. D. S.. Bromley. Tom B.. Brown. Edward L.. Brown,
Homer L., Brown, Rodger P., Faulk, Clyde O.. Hofmeister.
Louis C, Hunnam, Richard O.. Landr.N", Barney M.. Mathews,
Sam L.. Meyer. Walter T.. Nash, Lloyil N.. Nissley, John K..
Penn, Eugene D.. Pinklev. Horace L.. Porter. Paul C. Walers,
Hubert H.. Walker, p'rank E.. Ward. Carroll K.. Wier. Frank.

CLASS 12, SEPTEMBER 29, 1S17.
Anderson. Emil S., Comniins. Charles M.. Cowart. William
B., Dawson, Anhol A.. Dumas, Paul L.. Garrettson, Ray W.,
Goodfellow, John J., Hutchinson, James F., James. Van A..
King. William G., Meadows, Asbury W.. Moses. Harry B.,
Rynlker, Samuel W., Wright, Cameron.

Toeodore W.. Ward, Jamr

Phil I'.., .\rmstroiig. Norfleet E..
Don R., Cliff, Julien E.. Fertig.
Harris, Clive, Leigh, Ben, Lee,
, Pancoast, Henry L., l^owelson.
Scale, Christopher C, Temple,

CLASS 14, OCTOBER 13, 1917,

Biggs, Ruben D., Boylan. E. R.. Burkhardt. Henry C.
Coleman, Wm. B., Gibson, Henry P., Graham, Cyrus E.. Greer,
Hal I., Gwinn, Joseph M.. Jr.. Harris. Irving I).. Ilaverly,
Roljert, llowei-, \'irgil, Hudson, Chas. 1'"., Law. Wm. L., Mc-
Neill, Aichibald, Miller, Merrill T., Ragland, Wm. E.. Roberts.
Benj. H.. Sloane. Paul E.. Snyder. W. Hill, Stegall, B. I'., .Ir..
Warruni. N^ible. Weaver, Wiley, Willits, Sanforil.

CLASS 15, OCTOBER 20, 1917.

.\ustrom. I'"led 1.1.. Bbwitt, Toni S.. Blum. .lack. C.-lllloun.
Ives. Catlin, Ben S.. Chilton. Arch. Corley. Bayard c., Faulk.
Win. M.. Fullington, D. M.. Gilbert. Thos. L.. GodiUird, Nor-
man T., Green. Eugene F.. Hambley, Jas, Y., Ilinernian. Chas.
K.. Howell. Billy S.. Johnson. Howard A.. Jones, .\rclibnhl It.,
King, Wm. C.,' Laird, Clair B., Landsberg, Thos. 11.. Lee.
Hamilton. Dalla, McKean, Elmo B.. Milburn, George R., Myres,
Jefferson O.. Pettit. J. B., Poulton. John C. Robinson, Ernest
C. Rogers, Edgar A., Slaughter. Edgar H.. Strong. .Mfreil R..
Taylor. Everett A.. Tlnmipson, Uobl K., Tm-ker. Rowan 11..
T.v nan. Edward W.

CLASS 16, OCTOBER 27, 1917.

.\dains. .\lfrcd .\.. .Adkins. Kyle C. Brutmi, |i.a\id D..
Copscy, Robert L.. Devaney. Leo G.. Dcibie. Rielianl 1... Dair.
Ilarohl S.. Ferguson. Philip M.. Gardner. Richanl II.. Haiiiilton.
Mark .\., Harwood, Wallace B.. Highley, Thomas II., Ilillman.
.Mfred D., Johnson, Joseph K.. Kimlred, Herbert L., Lee,
Tlu'ophilus, Jr.. Lomax. Thornton G.. .1 r.. McCurdy. .lohn A.,
Pi yton, Harry L.. Rudil. Guy K.. Shelton. William G.. .Sweeney,
Hen A., Sweeney. Hart T.. Taylor, .lames G.. Walters. Harvey
II.. Warrum, Andrew.

CLASS 17, NOVEMBER 3, 1917.

Adams. Harold D., Caniiil.Lil. toorge II.. Ciicliton. Prestoa
L.. Curtis. Earl W., D'.^mbiogio, .Malcolm, Davies, Allen T..
Eales. Howard C. Forbs, Earl. Kimsey. William A., Leonard,
Warren B., Mariin, Frank M.. Miller. Herbert W.. Porter, Earl
W., Shir\er. Harold D.. Smitli. Lewis M., Smith, Perry H..
Talbol, Raymond P.

CLASS 18, NOVEMBER 10, 1917.

Adams, Chester A., Bradley, Carl R., Buckler, Douglas A.,
Callender, Alfred R., Crump, Don M., Easley. Sam A.. Jr„
Fritts, R. v., Giles, Braney M., Gill, Thomas II., Gittinger,
Leonard .1., Hamilton, Arthur G.. Hebberd, James L., Hoefgen,
Leonard E., Isbill, Paul M., Jenkins, Burris A.. Jr., Kavanaugh,
Claud. Konantz. Charles H., Laird, John, Jr., Lees, Herbert G„
McCrum, Richard D., McFadden, Wilford, Jr.. McKenzie,
Weslev R.. Meven, Bert P., Pence, Ferris K., Pendleton. .Mbert
G.. Soldaiii. Clarence M., Wells. Earl W„ Williams. Robl. H..
Wilson. Russell B., Young D. Clyde. Simpkins, James C,

CLASS 19, HOVEMBEB 17, 1917.

Bibb. John T.. Jr.. Bigelow. James I-.. Curry. James T.,
Darlington, h'rank, Davis, Russell G.. Dean. John K.. Dolan,
Harry, Gidjer, James L.. Hall, John C, Hallmn, Travis L„
llanley, Harold R., Howard, James G., Hunn, Win. F.. Kauff-
man. Stephen T.. Lipscomb, MacDcniald E.. Lowiisliery, Guy T.,
McCune, Milo, McMinn. Wilev W., McWliorter, Ray S.. Meeker,
Nathaniel II., Mellor. Lloyd E., Merrill, Keith B., Morrissey,
Konstantin A., I'erry. Marnev D.. Ray. Paul M., Riddlesbarger.
Rufus, Roberts, Gerald 1.. Roche, Walter, Steel, .\lbert S. .1..
.Stiller, George M., Sultan, Thomas P., Tanner. Hubert J..
Thompson. Arthur F., Wait, Harrv W.. Weisiger, Earl II..
While, Lloyd K., Williams. Fred F.

CLASS 20, NOVEMBER 24, 1917.

Allen, Richard C, Blair, Ben R.. Borum. Fred S., Br.idley.
.\rtliur T., Butler, Judson R., Coles, Paul D.. Cooper. John H..
t.'rane, Lester S.. Crissev, Sherman B., Davis, Samuel H.,
Dick-l'(ddie, Wm. H.. Dorsett. Walkei C. Evans. I'.arl F„
l-'rankfort. I-^rederick. I-'rascr. Kenneth G., Gianniny, Lawrence
G., Goodman. Richard. Hall. Robert K.. lines. Terrance W.,
Jagoe, Walker -M., Keys, .Arthur T., Kimmerle, August G., Kite,
Warren P., Koontz, Lconidas L.. Luke. Frank. .Ir.. Mathews,
.\mos M.. Nelson. Fred C.. Jr., Niedenneyer, I''rederick W..
Pe:erson. Percj- C.. Polk. (Jeorge W., Riedel. (leorge D.. Robin-
son. Ward F.. Rogers. Lee H.. Schadt, Wm. F.. Sehreiber.
Ernest !•'.. Slattery, Frank E., Smith, Harry G.. Snyder. Floyd,
Thompson, Elmer O.. Turner, Robert, VVarner. Donald A.,
Weyant, Romer G„ Woodard, Granville O.

CLASS 21, DECEMBER 1, 1917.

.A.cheson. .-Mexaiitier M.. .went, Ira ,M.. Bowers. Eugene,
Br.'iukman, Clarence. Brooks, Edward J.. Conwiiy. .lohn S.. Jr..
Glenn. Charles E., Hightower, Charles D., Lloyd, Lawrence A..
Massej'. Ra.vmond R.. MuUineaux. Lester R.. Oden. Clyde M.,
Plettner, Walter E., Sears, Louis A.. Sherman, Alsea C,
Slaughter. Robt. L., Steele, Cyril H., Treon, Roland G.. Von
Valtier, Ralph P., Willingham, James E., Welch, James W.,
Woeltjen, Herman H., Caraway, Talmadge E.

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CLASS ROSTERS

CIiASS 22, DECEUBER 8, 1917.

Andrews, Harol.l F., P.cresfor.l, I'liiil ('., Rl.iokburn. Border.
Rower, Kavniond G., Charles. Wm. K., Gartz, Adolph F.. Jr..
(lodchn. Keuel A., Grantham. Harrv N.. Gregory, Alexander S.,
HavK, Wni. \V.. Heath. Wni. R.. Jr.. Herring. Llo.vd H., Jr..
Iloi-ii. Ernest G.. Johnson. Rollin G., King, Olen, MaitlanU,
i.ester J., Mann. Alfred C Monteilh, Chas. X.. Petree. Lee W.,
Katliffe, Geo. T., Roby, Townslev N.. Roehlk, John. Rule.
William G.. Sehaupp. John M.. Jr., Sevey. Wm. B.. Shinn. Earl
W.. Shrader. Harlan L... Smith, Leonce II.. Smith, R. M..
.-^toiner. Jiiliu.s L.. Steward. Lewis H.. Tenhope. Jerr.v J..
Velden, Klling H.. Walton. Chas. W., Walker. Ralph G., Wake-
f.eld. .Milton H.. White. Joseph T.. Willctt. Albert B.. Winn,
Edward \... Wnlf. Harry J.. Yonn-_'.r. .lohn K.

CI-ASS 23, DECEOIBER 15, 1917.

Aaron, Samuel A., Alch, Michael H.. Aloe, Myron. Barrett.
Jas. R., Bow>n. Claude M., Braum. Bruce E.. BrowTi, Is-aac G.,
Browning, Russel I., Buck. Edward H.. Bvichanan. Jas. P..
Campion. John L., Channing. John. Crosthwaite, Robt. O .
Darling, Harold P., Duke, Donald G.. Earlc. Marion M.. Elliott.
Ilammitt K.. Freeze. Jack L,.. Friday, Curtis R.. Gilmaii.
-Artliur II., Grant. Sidney B., Harr.son. Travis F^.. Hartline.
Wtn. K., Hill. Maurice S.. Huffman, Carl F.. Ives. Joseph F..
Kci'iur. Karl. Jr., Killough. Hugh B.. Knocke. Frederick E.,
I.cdbptter. Eugfne P.. McKellip, Spencer W.. Meeks-. Chas. C,
.Meldahl. Carl J.. Merry, Clinton S., Michels, Joseph S., Miller.
Wesle>- A.. Moran. Wm. J,, Jr., Morris. .John P., Mo.ve. Frank
1..., Nugent. Lee J., Olson, Arvid. O'Neil. Charles, Presley,
Curtis R.. Sager, Alfred C. Sewell, Robert B.. Smith. He-ry J.,
Steele. John L.. Stevens. Chas. Z.. Storm. Lloyd A.. Thompkins.
.lohn L.. Trotter, Harold E., Ward. Eugene B., West. Wm. W.,
White. Wm. A.. Wood. .Iose|)h. Jr.. Wriglit. Fred C. Wren.
Samuel M.

CI.ASS 24, DECEMBER 22, 1917.

Anderson. Morse .■^., Andrews. Leiand S.. Baer. Milton D.,
Baker, Solomn F.. Bebb, Edwin A.. Ceil. Ricliard M.. Berg,
Edwin L., Blum. Clarence S.. Calhoun. Preston B.. Chambers,
Llovd C, Clarke. Eugene C, Canant. Rollis G., Cooper. Lane R..
Crothers. Donald H.. Curry. WiU'aiu, Davis. John W.. Jr..
I lavis. Louis E., Day. Richard F.. Drescher, Herbert C. Duncan.
Lee J., Dunne. Joseph P.. Fenno. Jesse K.. Fo.v. Jolin M..
Glankler, Frank J.. Graf. Louis E.. Grafa, Clare. Hanke>'.
.\Ibert H., Harris. David B., Henderson, DcWitt T.. Hickmott.
DeGarmo. Hilzinger. Wm.. Jr.. Holland. John F.. Jr.. Holldav.
Harold K.. Hone. Chas. B.. Hood. Daniel S., Hood, Joseph T..
Hunt, Wm. D.. Jackson. Paul C, Jewell. Siilney L.. Jones.
Green H.. Jones. James S.. Jones. Leiand S., King. Harry C.
Leidigh. Jas. T., Lyle. Sam P.. Lyon, Peyton. Mahler, Herbert
P.. McCrossen. Jas. F.. Marvin. Arthur B.. Mears. Jas. F..
Mengel. Herman. Meyer. John A.. Moore, David H.. Morrow.
W'ade. MuUer, August F., Nickell, Harry B.. O'Brien. Maurice
I'.. Parker. Herbert N.. Partridge. Joseph A.. Peck. Lee H..
Perkins. Geo. C, Pierson. Walter E.. Pinckney. Jerald J.,
Porter. Loitis H.. Pyie, .Albert F.. Raibourn. Claude Ristine,
Richard H., Sanborn, Philip G.. Smith. Hugh L.. Spielma"',
Harold G.. Stafford. Se\'mour S.. Swertfeger. Floriai F..
Tiiaden. Herbert Von. Toll. .\rno W.. Tucker. Edward. Jr.
Turner, John W.. Van Tuyle. .\nthoiiv. Walker. Arthur J..
Welch. Floyd E.. Whiting. Brian F.. Williams, p'red J.. Wilsim.
Geo. H., Ziiberbier. Ross J.

CI.&SS 25, DECEMBER 29, 1917.

Alton, Darnell D.. Aubineau, Marrion J.. Bach, .\lbert,
■ Bissell. Paul L., Jr.. Brandenburger. Walter Bradford. Brook.",
.Merrill P., Brown. Thomas B., Brumback, Jefferson T.. Callsen,
Herbert C, Chanuncey. Chas. C, Cloyd. Bert R.. Coffman,
iieirne H.. Dingeman. Henrv I., Ellison. Fred J.. Fair-
clough, Richard H.. Ford. Edward B., Gill. Charles A..
Gordon. Harold R.. Griffith. Frank L.. Grubb. Kenneth P-.
Harmon. Ernest E.. Hawkins. Ivan. Healev. Claui'e S.. Hock.
Geo. L., Jr.. Hodges. .Alvin R.. Hunt. Roy E.iel. Kraft,
N'augusial B . Kraft. Milton J.. LeBrou. Richard K.. McCaffrey,
.las. A.. McFerrtn, Francis A.. Madden. John J.. Jr., Maji^s.
Donald D., Martin. Chas. A.. Mosher. Roy B., Matthews Robt
II.. Maxwell. Clyde R.. Miller. Ivan C. Moon. Lawrence B..
Olson. Carl N.. Pettingell. John M.. Ruhel. .las. 1-., Shelto-,
Carroll E., Sibbersen. Albert H.. spears. Joseph M.. Stanbery.
l'"loyd E., Steele. Dudley M.. Stenberg. Ber'hard .\.. Sutton,
Harry L.. Swanson. Ivar R., Swift, Robt. B. Jr., Thomas, Chas.
B,. Thompson. Harwell C, Thompson. David E.. Th'unppon,
llerle A., Wacaser, Frank E.. Welch. Kenneth C., White, Jas.
II.. Young, B.

CI.ASS 2€, JANUARY 12, 1918.

Aucliard. Oliver C, Beck. William M., Bermant. L"ster C.
I'.ieser. Wendell P.. Biggs, Fredei ick P., Boo he. Frankli ' O..
Ilutterworth, Benjamin T. Jr., Cameron. Burr S.. Camnbell.
Elmer B.. Carlson, Carlysle, Chenk, Chester W., Cooper Wali-^r
W., Craig. Edwin M. Jr., Davis. Charles T.. Dayton, Willivm H..
Dines, Herbert J.. Dixon. Jerome. Duncan. Flovd R.. Du'kli',
l^lenn, Fargo. Charles E.. Few. T..indsay 1).. Hardy. R chard,
Henriipits. Charles R.. Holaday. Howard W.. Holme?, t^eorge
G.. Jackson. Percival E.. Jacnbi. Genrge N.. J(di*'sen. .\'Mf0 * F.,
Kelly. Harold C. Kiel. Emil C.. Knickel. Walter C. Knueofer,
Herman C.. Leek. John B.. Lewis, James ().. L'ndenia-m. .\lt>-<
B.. Londrigan. Joseph .-V.. Martin. C^harles .1.. Miller Lela"d W..
Nours ', Roderck. Olson. Charles W. Jr.. O'Mallev. .loseph .1..
Orb. John .\ Jr.. Patter.---on. Stewart R.. Pliill ps. Robert 1-..
Potts. John T.. Rogers. Robert T.. R"thenberger. Einier E..
Schneider. Ma.x F.. Schweser. Elmore C.. Shaffor. All >-• M..
Shankle. Warre i C. Sia?. Donald E., Slade. William Swi -glev.
Chas. R., Thiemr. Robt. B.. Thlgpen, Rov M. TucK-erma-.
Roger. Walker. Robt. N.. Walker. Paul A.. Walsh. W.ll am 1 >..
Weiglitman. John -A.. Wilson. Edmond H., Wirth, Geo. H..
Zeigler. Rannie L.. Wilcox. James W.

CIIASS 27, JANUART 19, 1918.

Ainsworlh. Cyril, .\rnold. ( ;. oige M.. Baildon. John K.,
Blackburn. Lloyd C., Beirersdorf, Frederick W., Blandford.
James T., Bloodworth, Boatright. Bernard D., Broderick,
Will am J., Burgin. Van H., Butler, Clvde H.. Caldwell. Joe H..
Carter, Paul B.. Cline, Richard E., Cooper, F. V.. Cutter. Chas.
E. Jr.. Davidson. Edward C, Dicke.y, Edward K., Fitzpatrick,
William S.. French. Samuel L., Fulwood. Charles W. Jr.. Hagei.
Daniel i.. Hammond. Fred R.. Gross. Edward H.. Hillix. Albert
F.. Hooper. Milton. Johnston. John W., Joseph. Paul H.. Kiler.
John O.. Jr.. K.rkland, Samuel N.. Kirkemdall. Freeman B..
Land, Harry L.. .McBride, Walter J., McMillan. Neil T., McNei',
Guy L., Maxwell, Will am C Meisenheimer, Flovd B., Merer,
Philip R.. Myer. Carl H.. Nihlack. Polk H., Nolan. Charles L.
v., Pardee, .Max A.. Parsons, Frederic C, Pitts. Younger A.,
Pyka. Robert W., Roberston. James B.. Rodenhursi, Edward
P., Sleete. Claude W.. Smith, Charles F.. Smith, Orval K..
Smock, Harold. Squier, Carl U.. Tabor. Paul, Tavlor, Ilaroid
L., Thomas. William E.. Tongue, Walter B. Jr.. Wahle,
Chester D., Whi e, cniester M., Whitall, John, Zellner, Weslev
A., Zender. Freder;ck A.. Ciaddis. John M., Davis. David F.,
Hughes. Thomas J.. Kincaid. Kail. Maule. C. W.. Purcell. S. M.,
Leidigh. James T., Henderson, Dewltt T., Grafa, Clare Fennm,
Jesse K.. Clarke. Eugene C.

CtASS 28, JANnABT 26, 1918.

Bassett, James W.. Baum. L.land JI.. Bell. Williatn H.,
Brardman, Vinson R., Brooklev. Wendell H.. Burnet. Gilbert.
Bush. Bradford S., Clark, McKinley F., Colton. Ralph M..
Cranford. Russell A.. Crosby. Manley W., Giddings. Lee C,
Hall. Wilmer E., llainmon<l. Lawrence D.. Howe. Lawrence L,..
Jackson. Oliver P., Longstreet, Jack G., Lvnch, Frederick D.,
Marshall. Richard H.. Mortland. Merle A.. Nunn. Jame.s D..
I'arr. Givens A.. Pilclier. Rufus J.. Pinnev. Kvie J.. Reed. John
H., Ronan. John A., Schlipf. .Albert C. Sclimocker. Fred C..
Semple, John C, Stanton, Louis G.. S inson, David R.. Strawn,
Paul A., Swain. John D.. Synnestvedt. Fred. Walker. Stephen
P.. Walpole, James W.. Warren, Thomas J.. Warren. Edward
W., Warrender. Lee 1 D.. Wascher. Frank E.. Wiggen. Mehemet.
Wood. Horace W.. Wood.-^. Howard L.. Wvman. Wallace,
Folsem. Harold J.. Galbraith. James S.. Horton. William B..
Klyce. William H. Jr.. Krigger, Augustus H.. Lowrv. Henry U..
Nott. Sherrard G.. Putman, Kingma i W.. Richard.s. Walter E..
Foberts. Francis .\I., Royser, Royall H.. Thomas. Olliffe E..
Walker, .\lbert K.

CI.ASS 29, FEBRUARY 2, 1918.

Ammel. Roy W.. .\ven. \\'m. R.. Jr.. Ba'singer. Ellis C,
Bisplinghoff. Moyd J.. Block. Harold C, Bowman, Charles E..
Bramlette. James L.. Brown. Harr.v G., Bruce, Parker. Budd,
Deiison .M.. Burke. William J.. Campbell. Hayden S.. Chaplin,
W:ntlirop L.. Chapman, Will am B., Cleveland. Waldo A.. Cox.
.Artie G.. DeLashmutt. Harrv A., Dobbs, Silas .A.. Drake.
Chester M.. Ebi. Kenneth .\.. Engh. Harold V.. Faneuf. Leo J..
Fay, George H.. Fraser. Walter, Frink, George W.. Furc.v,
Emmett E., Gandy. Robert Lee. Graham, .Audrey W., Hardit.
John F.. Hayes, Leslie E.. Hellman. Isaac H.. Henderson,
Elmer J., Herron, Robert M. Jr.. Hooper. James C. Hopk:ns.
Ward D.. Hyde, Jules V.. Insinger, John. Jennison, John C,
Jones Howard H.. Keith. .Arthur M., Krauss. Theodore C,
LaiTib. Howard E., Lawhon. Guy B.. Lemley. Russell W..
Lewi.s, Harold M.. Locher. Edward" O.. Lyle. Homer E.. Miller,
Raymond H.. Miller. Robert Lee. Montgomery, Roe F.. Nelson.
Francis O.. Norwood. John S., Owen, Ross G.. Pennington.
Jerome E.. Pitiat. Charles S.. Rabbitt. Ora C., Rabenstein,
Maurel K.. Reynolds. Leo F., Robertson, Allen W.. Rolleston.
Moreton M., Russell, Oscar V., Schwartz, Harrv H.. Shannon.
Ar.hur J.. Shepard. Floyd W.. Sherrv. Cameron B.. Smith,
Hart G.. Smith. Joseph P.. Stegall, J. Rex. Stephens. Russell
S.. Suthers. William G.. Thlgpen. .Arthur J., Thomas. William
G., Tips. Eugene C. Turner. Wilev B.. Vance, Earl T.. Vogt.
Edward T.. Wat-on, Minor S.. Webb. James E.. White Oscar,
Willard. Harry B.. Williams. Paul B.. Wolcott. Henry N.

CEASS GO, FEBRUARY 9, 1918.

.Add ngton. Edward P.. .M sworth Richard 10.. .\pelt. Carl
P., -A kins. Jamis F., .Avera. John W. Bailey, Dan W., Bar-aid.
Albert. Bassett. Lowell W., Berger, Eirl O.. Ber ard. Cl.ssord
S.. Blan. OIlif L.. Blewrtt. Gibson A.. Boothe. William H. Jr..
Brainerd. Walter M.. Bralloy. Ernest M.. Brenan. Job- I* ,
Broms, Clarence S.. Brown. Henry J.. Brya. Edward G.. Bur.S'N
Kemp S.. Burtis. Edwin S.. Campbell. Thomas P.. Canfio'd.
.lohn P.. Cann. Frederick B.. Carroll. Earl, Chalfant. Harvey
O.. Chester. .Andrew R.. Cochrare. Earl (\, Cone Charles 1..,
Cook, Coleman H., Cornell. George C. Ciaig. Wm. W.. Crandall.
Gavin D.. Creighton. .Andrew D., Crook. W l.son W.. Culver.
Rufus B.. Denny. High R., DesChamps. James. Donaldro ■,
Wilson T. Jr., Dorner. Earle V.. Dreyfuss. .Albert M.. Dvorak.
Leon E.. Er st. Gran; W.. Etnyre. Mentor. Farthing. Wel-
bourne O.. Fields Frank E.. Fisher. Ewing B.. Flourno.v. Wm.
R.. Fiird. Lewis E.. Fulwiler, Howard D.. Gamble. Verne l»..
Chee. Milton P.. Gore William M., G aham, .Arthur S. Gialam.
Charles F.. Gray. Will K.. ("rre i. Will am S.. H->nlon, Wilia-^
J.. Harper. Oliver C.. Hamnham. E 'win L. Jr.. H stm. .Adr an
O.. Heywood. Oliver C., Huber. Henr.- K.. Hunter. .Arc'iie D.
Jaggard. Roiiert K.. Jenkins. Ned W.. Jennings John T>..
Jeremy. Ralph E. Johnson. Renus E.. Jones. Howard T.
Jordan. Herbert W.. Kelley. Virgil .A. Kelly. Bernard E..
Kier. Samuel .M.. Kilbane. James .A.. Kinney. Wai'.-'ce "^ ,
Klotz. Dominic G.. Kotzebue Meinhard H.. Kr tzer. Henry E..
Larson, .Arthur. Lawton. Malcolm S.. Lea. Royal B. Lrsl'^v-,
Hubert. Lile. Richard L.. L'ndsiy. Gordon J.. Litn^f''^'''.
Robert C. Livesny. George B.. McConrack. Earl N. McOor-
mack. Thomas H.. McCuistion. Ed T.. McEIhinrev. Ra'nV' L.,
.Madden. Jobn H.. Ma-'n. .Adolph H.. .Marklev John W. MiF'-r.
Fra-k M.. .Mitchell. Elmer n.. Moon, Odas. Morris. Charles G .
Morris. Thomas H.. Moss, Lerov D.. Murnhey. Harv^v W..
Murphy. Harrv C. Myerlv. Rav F.. Nash. Roland L.. Nelsn->.
Luther. O'ilare. Thomas K.. Olin, .Alfred L.. Pace, Flovd A..

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CLASS ROSTKRS

Palmer, Hubert P., Patrick. Howard. Pearson. Philiii E., Pear-
son Ralmond K. Pentland. Henry B.. Petticord. Leslie L..
Pideeon. Philip, Jr., Pollard. Thomas G.. Potter. Justin, Ramey,
Howard K., Read. James K.. Itoilly. Walter S.. Reynolds.
Walter S.. Rin^land. James T.. Rol ins. Joe K.. Rockwell,
Reginald. Roller. C.eorfie E.. Rollins. Carson W.. .Savage. Ralp.i
N. Shaw, William K. ShillinRton. Waldo E.. Skanse, Peter E..
Snvdcr Jonathan L.. Stark, Aiiolph R, Stine, Harold B., Taylor,
Marvin H.. Thennisch, John J., Thresher, Ehcnezer S., Towle,
Howard H., Truss, Felix W.. Wakefield. Uayinond. Walrath.
Duane E,, Waltmate, Louis F. Jr., Waters, Leiand L., Welles.
Charles B.. Whiltakcr. .Arthur L. Whitteii. Lacey R.. WiRgins.
Piatt K , Williams, Herliert E., Williams, Edward B., Williams,
Paul K., Williamson, Clehnnu- M., Willie, Xed T.

CIiASS 31, FEBRUARY 16. 1918.

Amis. William N.. .\nihuMv. Cliai i.-s .A.. Asliurv. Oria F..
Aubcrt, Willie A.. Austin, Carter 11., Austin, Edward C.
Barnes, Ralph W., Binion. Clay. Bippart. Charles H.. Bissonnet.
Geo H.. RIevins. Charles E.. Brasher. Clarence E.. Brolney.
Wilton M.. Brenton. Walter. Brown. Harold L.. Bunce, Ralph
L., Buff. Harry J., Carroll, Alonzi M., Chamberlain. Leo W..
Cheese. Charles B.. Clement, .\rthur M.. Colliver. Harry F.,
Conwav. Joseph C., Crisp, Marshall C, Critz, Robert Jr..
Cumbus, John W.. Crooni. Marvin E.. Currie. Paul M.. Dawson,
John C. Jr.. Dow. John R.. Doyle. Stanley M.. Duke. Llewellyn
B. Dunningion. Clyde C.. Eldridge. Earl W.. Eldridfre. John R.,
Ernev, Fred G., Emblston. Robert D. V.. Epier. Earl N., Ervin,
John" B.. Farmer. Lerov. Jr.. Fox. Herbert I''., French, Donald
A . French, Setli T., Fry. John. O.. Gahman. Floyd, Gilmore.
Ralph M.. Gleerup. Wm. W.. Glover. James E.. Goss. Edgar K..
Grimes. Carl .-\.. Havnes. Crissom E., Hart, John V., Hanson,
.\rchie M., Ham, .Mark N., Henderson, Denny E., Heng. Jacob
A. Horchow, Joseph, Horney, Reid B.. Hoyt. William K..
Hueber. John W.. Hughes. Archibald J.. Huston. Sylvester,
Javnes John B., Jenkins, Benjamin I'".. Jenkins, Maury H.,
Johnson, Edwin, Johnson, John .M.. Johnson. Raymond C.,
Jones E Willis Jr., Jo(|uel. .\rthur L., Keith. Edward Kennedy,
James E., Kinkadc, Kennish C King, Jefferson J., Kitcheji,
Benjamin F.. Kulp. Herbert, Leclie. Eric D., Lewis. David L.,
Lewis Elmi r R.. Lewis. Leonidas B.. Lutz. Clovis C Lytle,
Lowry R. McClimans, Lee. Mckinley. Howard W.. Maurer.
Paul "G Maw Herbert B.. Maxey. John W., Maxwell Fred C.
Mavfielil. Hollace E.. Merrymao. Walter D.. Meyer. Frank W.,
Miller, Daniel W., .Miller, Royall M., Muorr, James F., Morgan.
Diodate. Murphy. James B.. Myers Verne M.. Noble. Wm. H..
Nussbaum Samuel. Opel. Selmar T.. Owen. James P., Parker,
Harold, Favne, Donovan A.. Perki'S. Alber- D. Jr.. Phelan.
Joseph P, Richmond, I. M.. Ricbarc'so". Baxter K., Rich,
Edward, Rice, Ralph W Feitmann, Henrv U., Rodgers
Benjamn G., Ro'son. Sar.geant P.. Russell. Linc'sey G.
Putnam, George W., ■ Provosty. Alvin A.. Potter. Duncan M..
Sasnctt, Boiling H.. Seward. Jackson .\.. Sherrill. Guv P.,
Siewers, Karl L., Shea, Thomas F., Shriver, Herschel L..
Smith. Frank H.. Smith. Henrv R.. Sohn, Elmer L., Spain,
Thon^as H.. Starr. Robert L.. S ewart. Guy. Stephens, Orvilb-
L.. Stanlev. Robert. Sullivan. Edwin. Stoll. Frank H., Stincli-
comb. Orville C^.. Tanner, Olav J.. Taylor, Elmer J.. Taylor.
C'arence M.. Tavlor. Bavrad C. Thompson. Robert B..
Thomso-i, William W.. Thrall. Loren R.. Tilson. Howard F..
Tvnes W I'"isher. Van .Arsdale. Maurice W.. Van Auken, Wen-
d.-ll G.. Vau^rhn, Guy O., Vinson. Clvde. White. Edward O..
Whitehnuse. Wm. E.. Wi'>rman. Paul D.. Wittenberg, .\loysius
J.. WUian-son. Lamar, W. od, Horace E.. Wright. Harry J..
Yeoman. Chaunce.v D.

CIiABS ZS, FEBRTJAR-r 23, 1S18.

.\ll?n. Charles W.. .\mbro.'<i-. .lolni Loftin. .Anderson, Milton
S.. .Anderson. Ralph 10.. Bahl. Krrol i C,.. Bailey. Augustus O.,
Ba-lev, Jamci E.. B liley. Joseph P.. Baker. Robert H., Barnard.
William T., Bartlett. Lawre'-ce D.. Bassi. .Andrew B.. Beverley.
Oe'^rge H.. Blake. Wilton M.. Bostrom. Hialmer C. Brophv,
Korm.'>n D.. Bruch. Louis M.. Butcher. Clifford F.. Camnhell,
Robert B.. Carmichael Novel O.. Cooper. Gordon W.. Cross,
John M.. Curl an, William E. Day. Robert F.. DeForrest.
Edward E. Dhem, Oran 1.. Dil'on. Fairfax K.. Dobson. Matt
H. Jr. Dunton. Delma'- H.. Earlv John M.. Ellett, .Alexander.
Faglsy, Wilber M.. Finlav. William P., Gardner. Fred E..
Garwood. S erling M.. Gathings. James C. Jr.. Givens. James
D.. Godwin, Grover, Goldstein. August. Grisemer. Walter.
Gntter?on. Granville. Hadley. Laurence B.. Harbase. Homer
B. Harrison. George H.. Hart. Jabcz W.. Headley. Mervin E..
Healev Mchael V.. Heltzen. William S., Henderson. Hugh M..
Hill. Hamilton L.. Headly. George Jr... Hoag. Charles E.. Jr.,
Holloman. Ilarrett W.. Holt. Harry C Hotaling Jiarry D..
Houlton. Raymond C Houser. Percv T.. Hunt. Frederick T..
Husson Harrv L.. llett. Edward W.. Inlow. Walter T.. Jenkins.
James W.. Jobann. (Irville R. Johnson, Fletcher M.. Keeling.
Walter S.. Kellev. Earl C. Kellogg. William P.. Kent. Everett
F. Kirbv. Maniuis L. Lancaster. Gi-orgt T.. Langniead. Harry
W.. Lenoir, Whitman H. Levitt. Glenn S., Loper. Walter A..
Lowstuter, E.'ward T.. McKnight. Ewell. Malum. William .1..
Mahannah. .Alva !•:.. Mallory. Francis B.. Massey. Bert A'..
Ma' hews. Herbert S. Mattern Guinn W.. Maune. Leonard A..
Mav William .A.. Miildleton. Harold M.. Middelton. Irvin B..
Miller Cole .A.. Miskell. James P.. Monroe. Francis B.. Mnoro,
William R.. Morner Edward t^. Mou'>tcistle. Paul. Nash.
David M., Nullsen, Norman L.. Olds. Mildord H., Ol'Phant,
Rufus A.. O'Neil. Henrv Jr.. Page. John II.. Passwater. Charles
B Pierce Rice A.. Pollock. Robert E . Prewit. James C Price.
Henry W.. Rassmussen. Martin .1.. Rav. William A.. Redmond,
Forrest H-.. Reeve=. Roher' H., Jr.. Richar.'s John A.. Riebc,
Herbert F. Roberts, Lloyd S„ Saunders, Felix W., Schofiepi.
.Aubrey W„ Sellers. Liiuar. Setzlor, Harry G.. Sharpe. Karl
E. Shepherd Herbert R.. Simpson, Joh-i L., Snarenberger,
Burnis A.. Sockman, Lov W., Stalker. Willard C Steel. John
.Albert. Stewart. Malcom H., Sweeney, Edward M., Taylor,
Leonard D. Teeter, Charles, Tillinghast, Harold A.. Tobe.\ .
Paul T Toler. Edward H.. Trantham, Homer. Trueheart,
James O., Twining, Albert C, Waller. Alfred E., Watkins,
Lowry, Welsh William W.. Westall. William H., Westcott.

Reuel R., Wiggins. Clarence A.. Willhur. Fred V.. Williamson.
James C Wright. Wilbur A,. Young. Ora W.. Young, Russell
.A. Zettle, Raymond C., .Aberncthy, Wilbur K., Adams, .Amos
E .Albn Irving E.. Clark, t^arl F.. Clark. Lucius L.. Dungan,
Edmund l>.. Elliott. -Milteui. Ewan, Charles V.. Hart. William
C, Hillhouse, John G„ Peirce, Gowan, Perlmaii, Samuel C.
Neely. Eugene A., Nilson, Edgar C., Talbot, Clarence P.,
Wilkinson, James L.

CIiASS 33, MARCH 3, 1918.
Alberson. Oral Win.b 11. .\llred, I'Yank E., .Aymond, Roy,
Baskerville. Ralph E.. Uingham. Halsey L.. Bishop. Lionel M..
Blair Elmer W.. Burton. Frederick H.. Bone, Norfleei G„
Byrd William B. Cain. Howard B.. Campbell. Donald. Car-
modv'. Arthur R.. Carrell. Collin ('.. Clarke. Oliver U. /"'arke.
William B , Clawson, Harrv O.. Cochran. Robert B.. Cole. Bert
L Collier. Henry L.. Jr., Cook, Frank R. Davis, Thomas J.,
Dawson, Earl R.', Delaney, John J., Delaplane, Edwin s., Jr.,
Denham. .Albert B., Dunn, Stanley M.. Eby. Samuel H..
Edrington, John P., Jr.. Emery. Amos B.. Engebretsen. Andrew
J., Farnsworth, Tom D.. Foltz. Joseph R., Gardner. Willian,
A.. Gaston. Wentworth M.. Gedeon. George S.. Oillespis, Frank-
lin S., Gillett. Jno, S.. Grady. Williaiu .A.. Greene. S. C Grif-
fith. John, Jr.. Haasl. Charles M.. Hall. Murray B., Halm.
George W., llerriott, Paul, Hogg. Edwin R.. Holmes. James
E.. Hood. Sinclair <^., Hutson, Harry M., Ittner, Harold D..
Jesse, William R.. Jones. Vivian M., Kennedy. James A.. Jr..
Kinnev. Charles L., Jr., Kile. Neil E.. Kilgen, Eugene R..
Kinncbrew, Edward R., Kinlzing, Edward O.. Kleinknecht.
Clifford C. Lemon. Hobart F., Locklear. Ormer L.. Lowe.
Herman J., McClanahan, Harvey II., McConnell, (5eorge B..
McGintv. Daniel J.. McKeo\vn. Clark B., McQuarrie, Kenneth
R., McRaith, Joseph G., Maddox, Glen J., Martin, Jas, E.. Mer-
cer. Parrish D.. Meyer. Charles L., Miller, (leorge E.. Miller.
James C Miller, Lloyd D„ Mitchell, Eliot W.. Morgan. Louie
R.. Mullanev. .lohn F.. Mulvihill, Bernard H., Murray, Thomas
M„ Nellv, Herbert V., Nelson, Clyde K.. Newson. .Albert S..
O'Neill, Arthur M., Orgill. Kenneth W., Oswald, Fred, OyAer.
Richard P., Parker, Charles W., Parmley, George W.. Patton.
Glenn -A., Perry. Floyd L.. Peters. Crawfonl .A.. Plesser. Joe
B.. Poore. Owen P.. Porter, Earle W.. Porter. Henry W., Pren-
tiss, Paul H.. Price. Hunter J., Price, Walter E.. Pyatt. Kenneth
R., Ragsdale, Grover C, Ranney, Lynn .A.. Reierson. Gusta\,
Reily. llenr.y H.. Richman G. Raymond. Rabinson. Thomas A.,
Roemer. .Albert J.. Rtidy. DudleyCl.. Ryder. Gerald .A.. .Scobey.
Reuben B.. Scott. Donild C. Searl. Edward L.. Jr.. Slim-
pion. Jatnes B.. .Smith. Robert C. Spencer. Haven H.. Soencer.
Henrv W.. Stickell. (iravson M.. Stoeckle. Charles H., Stoops.
Earle E.. Stubblef ield. Blaine. Stuetz. .Albert R.. Stumjif.
Charles B.. Swanson. Leonard F. Tappan. .A. P.. Towner.
Wal'er L.. A"au.ghn. Grady M.. Villard. Harry H.. A'incent.
Ralph E.. Vories. Randolph P.. Waller. Lawrence J.. Webster.
Harrv J.. Webster. Robert C. Whitehill. Millard F.. Wikle.
James R., Winslow, Julian E.. Yerkes, Laurence A., Young,
Crawford M.

CX-ASS 34, aCARCH S, 1»1&.
.Agee. William T., .Agnew. Edwin L.. .Amlrews. .lohn P..
Hates. Lew A.. Benedict. Miurie.- T,. Benson. nard\- M..
Bible. Dana X.. Billig. Hal C, Blackler, Perrv W.. Blair.
Frank W.. Blanebard Henry M.. Blum. .Albert H.. Boggs. Wil-
liam G.. Born. Jacob. Bradlev, Carl R.. Bryan. Edward D.,
Buntin, Robt. R., Burkbardt, Harry L , Bush, Lyie K., Bverley,
l''rank Jr.. Calhoun. Hugh L.. Jr.. Clarke. Jeremiah E.. Col-
lins. Kenneth R.. Connell. David E.. Copeland, Jay M.. Jr.,
Culver. Benj.. C. Donaldson. Howard L.. Fiester. Ritner I.,
(»allalier, Clias, D., Gardner, Cyrus B., Gardner, James E,,
George, Jesse W.. Gilchrist. Hugh R.. Hagan. Thomas H.,
Hardin, Clifford W.. Hearne, Geo. M.. Jr., Heberton, (^raig,
Higgs, Gerald H., Hoisington. Earl M., Holmes, John W,,
Hopkins, .Andrew S., Hughes rodward E., Jewell, D, .A.. Jr.,
.lohnson. .1. Ben.. Johnson, \\'illiam N.. Keohane. Jtdm M..
Knickerbocker. H. C, Laughlin, Herschel V.. Layne. Edward
G., Lusk, Walter C, Lynch. Walter C.. McCaffrev. Harold
W.. McGuffin. Louis K. McKee. Stuart. McLeod, Leiand S.,
Mason. Jacob C.. Miller. Harold J.. Morgan. Lewis H.. Mozlev.
Warren M., Mucklestone, Melville, Niedernhocfer, Wm. F.,
Oertel. Robert C. Ozmon. John. Patterson. J. P.. Pittiuan.
James S.. Pratt. Herbert G.. Price. Charles S., Reardon, John
J., Rennebaum. Ernest H., Riba. Leander W., Roberts. Fred
R. Rogers Robert S.. Robson. William W.. Rountree. Lee C.
Russell. Cvril C... Salter. Frank P. Seward. Leon E.. Shaw,
Francis E.. Siiigletarv. Harrv H.. Smith. Franklin .A.. Smith.
Wallace G., Smith, William C., Smits, Larry .A.. Steele. James
M., Strange, .Alex W.. Taylor. William L.. Temple. Thomas H..
Tower, Robert R., Traughber, Jesse D.. Wade. .Alston B..
Weiss. John J. R.. Whitelv. Felix E.. Wilcox. Clyde E.. Wil-
cox. Ralph W.. Wilson. Clarence C. Wilson, John L., Wilson,
Wm. W., Young, Carlton E.. Booker. Francis P.. Coles. Barry
F.. Doyle. Frank B., Hill. Luther W., Hosp, William W„ Wil-
liams. LeRoy.

CI.ASS 3S, MARCH 16, 1918.
Bernheim, Lewis, Blatz, IMgar P.. Boyls, Hugh E.. Brown.
John J., Butler. I.,awre"ce i )., Brown Homer, Rtifonl Ben-
nett O.. Circle, Ralph E.. Charlton, Howard C., Childress,
Chas. W.. Jr.. Claik. (5eorge A., Crooks. William R.. Daly.
George S.. Dean. Tlionvas J., Jr., DeA'ore. Ralph R.. Dravton,
E M. l'"oster. Edwin B.. Grear. Jack. Hanson. Bert J., Har-
ris William W,, Hill. James .A.. Johnson. Henrv .A., Johnson,
Joe I).. .lones, Charles E., Julian, Rupert. King, Cleize A..
Leonard, Leonard R.. Lindsay, Charles E.. Lind.say, Junior
S„ McArthur, John K.. McClintock, .Arnold R.. Mct^luer, Darius
H Marmouget, James .A., Meng. Walter J.. Mueller. Raloh
H.,' Napier. John IT.. Netting. Charles L.. Noyes. Edgar T.,
Pavson Riindolph, Pawson. James M.. Percy. Charles, Jr,.
Poorman. Robert B., Rahsman, Arthur H., Reavis, Charles F„
Rice. James W„ Jr.. Rinker. Harry M.. Sanderford. John R.,
Sandlin, James H.. Sessions, Henrv F., Smith, Dean C. Smitn,
Stanton T. Taliaferro. Charles A.. Jr.. Thomson. Virgil G.,
Telman, Crittenden .A. C., Virgin, Joseph E.. West. Conrad R..
Wiggs, George A„ Williams, Richard E,. Wolongiewicz,
Frank I.

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CLASS ROSTERS

CI.ASS 36, UABCH 23, 1S18.

Athev. Gerald B.. Fiailev. Travis. Beckwith. Clifton W..
Boudinot. Frank .1., Jr., Brawley. William F.. Briley. Carl P..
Buchanan, Wall^^ce E.. Campbell, Rol>ert V.. Carter. Warren
R., Caulkins. Ralph M,, Churchwell, Daisy L#.. Donaldson,
Harold R.. Dougherty, William A., Dunn, Robert B., Dupuy.
Albert J.. Jr.. Eilenberger, John T., Faucher, Joseph A., Gard-
ner. J. Francis, Gledhill. Franklin W.. Haase. Gus. Haile,
Thomas J.. Jr.. Hartman, Harrison J., Hickerson, Sanford B..
Hiller. Melvin E.. Hinkley. Burt E., Hopkins, Thomas. Jr..
Hough, Romevn B.. Jr., Hunter, Daniel F.. Hunter,
Thomas O., Hurt, Samuel F. Huston. Paul W.. Ihrig.
Howard K.. Jones. Lloyd B.. Keesling. Lloyd X., Kendall,
Harr.v A., Kipp.. Eugene H., Kuhns. John H.. Lawson. Harry
W., Lohuian. Sylvester M.. Longlnotti. James L., McCann,
Martin B.. XIcDaniel. Marshall A.. McRae. Nelson. Magruder.
.\bbey W., Martin, Thomas R., Mathews. Hoyt M.. Mooney,
George B.. Morgan. William T.. Jr., O'Brien. Thomas F.. Over-
cashier. C. S.. Peace. Harley M.. Peterson, Helge A., Pinckne.v,
Dunbar W.. Pooley. Edward M.. Rider. William X.. Riley,
Boyd T.. Rogers. Oscar L.. Rowlinson. Walter S., Sadtler,
David T., Sanger, Ralph, Santee. Alvin L.. Sieg. Bine W.,
Sigward. Sylvester L.. Snead. Harold B.. Stout. Shirley E.,
Tighe, Louis T., Van Xess, Carl C, Vogel. Paul O. M.. Wag-
goner. Cooper F.. Walker. James K., Waters. Paul V.. Wilhite,
John F.. Williams. Errett. Wooten. Ralph H.. Alexander.
Marvis L.. Beck. Thos. E.. Bockenfeld. B. F.. Caskev. Lome
L., Evans. William W.. Metcalf. William H.. Ross. Russell A.,
Tarkington. S. G, Jr.

CI.ASS 37, MARCH 30, 1318.

Abernathy. James T.. Axley, Lowry. Bagley, Frank H..
Bassett. James E.. Beals, Allan S.. Best. Harvey G.. Bohrer.
Charles R.. Brinley, John P.. Brody, Arthur C, Brown. Robert
E . Brunner. Frank J.. Cameron, Mortimer B.. Carey, Homer F..
Cargill. Charles R.. Chanpell. Dan. Chisolm. Henry. Clark.
Bruce, Cochran. Edward R.. Cole. James B.. Coleman. Andrew
H., Collins, Roy P.. Cook Horace L.. Courtney. Edward W..
Crawle. Edward H.. Davis. Arthur O.. Davis. Kenneth W..
Davison. Lawrence E.. Dorwart. Frederic G.. Drane. Hay-
ward B.. Duke. Will B., Dupre, Xaasson K., Durst, Elmer F..
Elliott, Clyde R„\Evans. Christopher J. Jr.. Farrell, Roy C.
Ferguson, Claud E.. Filbert. David H.. Freear. Hiriam L..
Gillespie. Eugene 1'.. Glenn. Ivo B.. Goggans. Joseph T.. Halde-
man. George W.. Hall. William T. I., Hamrick. Roy H.. Har-
ley. Wilbur H.. Harris. John W.. Jr., Harw^ell, Ervin L.. Her-
ring, William D.. Hessey. John H., Hickman, Cecil R.. Hill.
Hartwell C. Hollingsworth. Joe L.. Holtzendorff. P. B.. Jr..
Horner, James B.. Klein. Frank. Levy. Tony W.. Littlejohn,
Joe L.. Loy. Harry C, Martin, Douglas E.. Martin. William
T.. Massingill. Martin L.. Meredith. R. L.. Moise. Harold,
Moore. Benjamin L.. Morton. Ralph E.. Mosier. Oval M., Neni-
yer. Henry E.. Noss. Fulton C. Pickard. Porter L.. Price,
Edward F.. Pruden. Fordon L.. Quirk. Joseph C. Ramsey.
Robert W.. Read, Elmo F.. Seawell. John L.. Sherwood, Horace,
Simpson. Albert B.. Sites. Harold D.. Smith. Alexander F.. Jr..
Smith. Harry L.. Smith. James H., Smith. Wayne B.. Snyder.
William J.. Staerker Otto. Stolper. Israel. Tallman, Henrv W..
Thien. Edmund J.. Thornton. Arthur L.. Thweatt. Wm. K.. Jr..
Tobelman. Gustave H,. Toepfer. John R.. Torrance, Kirby E.,
Vogenberger. George Ware. Lawton H.. Warren, George S.,
West, Charles K., Whelchel, Robert F.. Whitehill. Deane W.,
Williams. Philip. Williamson. Adrian, Woodhull. Frost. Wor-
rall, Anton W., Young, Victor M.

Clb&SS 36, AFBIIi e, 1318.

Ayres. George W.. .Ander.sion. Edward M.. Baldwin. Wil-
liam D.. Ballinger. Alva J.. Behne. Tom D.. Borland. Alexander
M.. Bowman. L. J.. Brown. William T.. Jr.. Bullock. B. W.,
Cain, George W. Cargo. William F., Jr.. Carney. Herbert S..
Cate, Theodore W.. Chute. Aubrey J., Cleary. Ansel R., Clouse.
Dies I.. Coleman. John M.. Conner. Henrv W., Coulter, Joseph
R., Crawford. Robert H.. Davidson. Robert M., Dawes, Walter
E.. Decker. Harold J.. Divine. Howard E., Doty. Charles M.
J.. Doyle. Edward R.. Ellis, Allin C. Evans. George L.. Foster,
James H.. Franz. Joseph P.. Gleckler. Arthur. Goodwin. Mar-
vin M.. Grevemberg, Marion E.. Gustafson. Charles. Hamer,
Robert S.. Hooper. Willis B.. Houghton. Frank C, Howell,
.Tames C. Button. Harry I.. Jacobi, Benjamin R.. Lancaster.
Percy W.. Langdon. Cecil L.. Latta. Franklin W., Lee. Hugh
McC". LeHardy. Frank M.. Loriks. Carl E.. Lutz, Dexter N..
Lyons. Perry I.. McGinnis. Harold A.. Mabry. Palmer V..
Mackey, George B.. Manaker. Fred P.. Martin. Ernest D..
Mason. James M.. Mell. Robert E.. Moen. George M.. Mott.
Louis C, Neal, Howard K., Peacock, Joseph E., Jr.. Pettis,
Edward V., Poindexter, Francis, Ragan. Clarence S.. Read.
Lemuel W.. Reibold. Frank M.. Rice. Clyde .A., Richardson,
Frank H.. Riddle. Sidney W.. Robinson. Adrian A.. Rose.
Andrew B.. Rowe. Gladstone Mc, Rowson. Walter, Schafer.
Alfred G.. Sewell. John J.. Smith. William H.. Stauver. Frank
L.. Steller. Adolph W.. S'evens. Curtis L.. Stonebraker. Wil-
liam F.. Taylor. Claude C. Teasel, Chester C. Terrv. George
F.. Tillett. John. Tunis. Edwin B., Turner. Milton M., Uhler.
Theodore C. Warren, Jim Clarke. Wilson, John F.. Wolfe,
Benjamin F.. Wooley. Cecil C, Simon, Charles H., Singleton.
John D., Ziesing. William A.

CI^ASS 33, APBH. 13, 1318.

.Abrams, David 11.. Angell. Henry R.. .Austin. Charles A..
Averill. Howard B.. Baldwin. Mark. Barber, Clifford L.. Bar-
nard. I'Yank I., Bass. Haskell, H., Batchelder. Chester B.,
Beeson, William B.. Bergan. Knute W.. Bobzein, Edwin B..
Boggs. Harry .\.. Boulware. Clark L.. Brannan, Fred R..
Brokaw. Harry W.. Brown. Charles M.. Burns. David B.. Byrne,
Melvin O.. Cameron, Eugene A., Carmalt, Emmett D., Caskey.
Jack P.. Chambers. Roger J., Coil, .\ustin S.. Colgate. Henry
A.. Cooksey. David J.. Copenhaver, Edwin H.. Jr.. Davie. Wat-
kins B., Davis, George L., Davis. Homer H., Dick. Guy H..
Durfee, Francis M., Ehlers, George W., Elm, lenar E., Feeney.

Francis J., Fitzpatrick, Francis E.. Gary, Francis P.. Gove,
Robert R.. Hain. Calvin S., Hamor, Bert L., Herold, Eugene
L., Harp, John H., Haugen. George A., Henn, John E., Hill.
Maurice B., Hocker, Augustus S.. Houck. Jack R., Howard.
John C, Hutchison, Byron M., Jarrott. Richard M., Jensen,
Herbert C. Jenson, Leslie L., Johnson, Edward L.. Jonefe.
John H., Jones, Robin, Kelly, Fred R.. Kelting. Aubrey X..
Kemper. Ralph T., Knauff. Calvin X.. McCrady. Edward. Mc-
Kinnon, Angus G., McWiliiams. Gerald S., Mathews, Lee A..
Mears. Mortimer W., Medbury, Sheldon P., Montgomery,
Robert H., Moor. Robert D.. Xuncie. Floyd H.. Xall. Christ-
opher C, Osmond. Robert H., Overless. Milo H.. Owen, Richard
L.. Paschall. Ancil E.. Pease. Jack J.. Pence. Winfield S.,
Prince. Earl P.. Pritchett. Frank E., Raney, James A., Jr..
Reid, Ted. Reid. Theodore S. K.. Rice. N'elson P.. Roberts.
James A.. Saunders. Edward R.. Scarritt. Daniel DeR.. Schell-
ing, George. Scoutan. Harrv E.. Shifflett. Olan G.. Smith. A.
Foster. Smith. Aldridge E.. Smith. Edward S.. South, John
C. Splane. Alvin W.. Stokes, Wm. H.. Stone, Harry D.. Swed-
berg. Ernest W.. Tucker, McKendree A., Underbill-Thompson,
E. A.. Vines. John O.. Von Sprecken, Theo. M.. Watson.
Edward B.. Jr., Wentz, Robert C. Williams. Isaac F., Wilson,
John L.. Wolfe. Francis J. L.. Woods. Clvde. Woolsey. Clin-
ton F., Wright, Wlisha P. S. Jr., Wright, Floyd A., Wright.
Robert D.. Colson, Joseph G., Fuller. James E.. Morrow. John.
Jr., Wheaton, Sidney L.

CI.ASS 40, APBII. 20, 1318.

Ackley. Oliver F., Adams, Marshall C, Alexander, Sig-
mund. Allison. Elmer C.. Alway, James D.. Amundson, George,
Anderson, Thomas C.. Armstrong, William A., Aurelius, Paul
J.. Axberg. Edward. Ayres. Stanley W., Bailey, Glenn A.,
Bartelt. Frank E.. Bassing. Francis J.. Biber. Walter E.. Bin-
ford. Morton C, Bonney. George L.. Booth, John C, Boswell,
Haden E.. Boyd. James F.. Bradley. FYancis M.. Brandt. Alvin
R.. Brown. Xugent E., Buckingham, Ralph E., Callander. Mar-
shall E., Campbell, Fred C. Jr.. Carmichael, Frank L.. Caro-
lan. George F., Clark, Ben H., Cowan, Robert S., Crary, Roy
J.. Cunningham. Ray M., Davis. William K.. Des Autels. Ray-
mond C. DeVoe. Elmer P., Dickey, Leslie J., Dining. Beecher
J.. Downey. Hugh C. Edwards. Idwal H., English, Frank J..
Feick. James W.. Ferris. Frank C, Fisher, Philip S., Fleming,
Donald L.. Gallup. Marvin. Garrett. Kenneth, Garv. Martin
W.. Gaylord. Elmer J.. Jr.. Gibson. William E., Gillmore,
Robert H.. Gottschalk. Oliver A.. Greenshields. Bryce W..
Greist. Raymond L.. Guenther. Karl D.. Haigh. Devereux S..
Harriss. Earl B.. Hart. Haden B.. Henry. Earle G.. Herold,
Vincent W.. Hibner. Harold W., Holmes. Elmer M.. Jackson.
Samuel D.. Johnson. Paul O., Johnson, William S.. Keller.
Jacob F.. Kidwell. James E., Kilander, Carl F.. Klrkham.
James E.. Knoeppel. Charles J.. Kruse. Alfred R.. Lamson.
Leon L.. Lawrence. Millard C. Lindstrom. Algot J.. McCall,
Louis L.. McCormick. Alexander L.. McKay. George H.. Mc-
Lean, John J.. McMahon. Eugene D.. Mackenzie. William X.,
Macatee, George P.. Jr.. Manau. Fred A.. Merrill. Charles E.,
Mitchell, Robert L.. Morfitt. Xeil. Jlorrissey. Edward J..
Xaegeli. Fred A., Xordholm. Leon E.. Omiie. Vernon C. Par-
sons. Claude P.. Patrick. Albert 1.. Peters. Joseph S.. Peter-
son. Alfred W.. Peterson. Lowell M.. Puckett. Johnnie R., Ran-
■ dall. Earl E., Raube. Reinhold H., Rayburn, Allan B.. Robert-
son. Thomas C. Rothrock. Ross P.. Rouse. Van E., Rozene.
Arthur E.. Runchev. John E.. Jr., Schrubbe, Earl F.. Schultz.
Raymond H.. Seitner. Reuben H.. Shannon. Ralph L.. Shep-
pard, Robert Z.. Smith. Marshall C. Snyder. Alva W.. Spencer.
Edward J.. Stebbins. Willis I.. Stout. Clyde J.. Sturcken. H.
E.. Sundsen. Martin. Swift, Arthur O.. Thomas, Charles E., Jr..
Trainer. Lloyd M.. Vail. Richard, Jr., Van .\elst. Adrian C.
Volintine. Daniel. Wade. Don D.. Wade. Willard S.. Ward.
.\llen B.. Wells. William C. Wetherbee. Alex P.. Wilkins.
Charles L.. Jr.. Williams. Elliot T.. Williams. Victor E.. Woods.
James A., Woodward. Irving J.. Wool. Theodore J.. Jr.. Wyatt.
John A.

CI.ASS 41, AprU 27, 1318.

-Ade. Guy W.. Barons. Tony. Bouldin, John W., Brown.
George H.. Burt. John I.. Cameron. Brinton M., Carter, Samuel
O.. Cos. Theodore L.. Coffee, John .\.. Coray. Francis M.. Cot-
ter. Chester. Craig. Wm. C. Jr.. Davis. Don P.. de Podesta.
Anthony. Druley. Homer L.. Duthie. Robert D.. Evans. Arthui
H.. Evans. Charles R.. Feldmann. Hans A.. Fi.scher. Karl W..
Gerke Walter IT.. Hasbrouck. I.,ouis. Ingels. Giltner R.. Kauch.
Robert. Keller. Reuben W.. Kent. Ezra H.. Jr.. Kenworthy.
Ches'er L.. Kirkland. Henry S.. Kranz Irwin B.. Lockhart.
Frank. McAlister. Thomas E.. McAvey. William H.. McClelland.
Harold M.. Mctyuire. Dennis J., Mahoney. Lewis. Moody. Marvin
J.. Murray. John G.. Mustard. Stanley P.. Xewman, Harry S..
Xicholas, Charles R.. Xicholson. George M.. Xims. .\lbert K..
Pascale. Henrv. Perdue. Paul G.. Perrin. Elmer D.. Rafter. John
M.. Reese Lewis R. P.. Robinson. Ralph R.. Robinson. Robert P..
Rowe. Elmer C. Runser. Harrv J.. Schechter. Isaac. Schmitt.
John R.. Scott. Townsend. Jr.. Shannon. Harold E.. Shilt. Xoble
C. Shirk. Kenelm L.. Shupo. Burton A.. Sinith. Frank B..
Smith. Wesley L.. Starnes. Roy W.. Stone. Virgil D.. Stoush.
Robert A.. Suddard. Oliver. Taylor. Frank E.. Titus. Charles
B.. Valiant, Frank L.. Willingham. George H.. Wilson. Francis
B.. Worlcy. George .\.. Wright. Stanb^y G.

CI.ASS 42. May 4. 1318.

Auble. Carnion J.. Aurin. Bernard J.. Brown. Rav W..
Brown. Raymond R.. Caldwell. Alanson T.. Carney. J. FYancis.
Carson. Capt. Jos. .\.. Clianey. James M.. Close. Wirt O.. Day.
Paul L.. Duke. Jack E.. 1st Lt.. Evans, George P.. Fergus.
Ernest L.. Fullam. Martin A.. Jr., Fvfe. Henry JIcX".. Hagen,
Merle L.. Harris. Sidney L.. Hunt. Mark B.. Jr.. Karch, John
.\.. Kelly. Thomas F.. I.,aFeber. Stanley G.. McCammond.
Harold X.. McCormick. Samuel L.. .Maddux. Lee F.. Martin.
Dan C. Murphy. Gerald J.. Xutting. Harold W.. O'Connor.
Joseph P.. Olson, Norman O.. O'Toole, Hubert M., Parker,

—177—

CLASS ROSTFRS

Earle K.. Patterson. James M.. Peck. lOail C. Phetteplace,
Charles G. Poe. William L... Reicliard. William K., Reniiie.
CJeorge .1. Rittcrlniscli. Walter H., Kdedcr. IVaiik K.. Kooney.
Charles A.. Rust. Charles K.. SSelherB. Jiiscpli. Simnnil.s. Rrette
W Stodflard. Whitney W.. Swope, Harry. Taylor, .lames H..
Thiele. Edwin G.. Thro. Lyle A.. Umlauf. Louis H.. Victor.
Huso B.. Washhurn. L,ouis D.. Wasson. Clarence .1.. White-
liead, Leslie S.. \ViM«nsti"in. C. C., Wnrmstiih, Arthur P.

CI^SS 43, KAY 11. 1918

Adams. James W.. Barhian. Paul 1".. Barnes. Rohert H..
Baylor. Charles N.. BirchUr. Oscar A.. Bruner. W. D..
Cavanagh. Thomas E.. Chichester. F. S.. 2nd l,t.. Clements.
Otis G.. 2nd Lt.. Hame. Ralph L., 2nd Lt.. Dodds, Sidney S.,
Douglas. Albert N.. Dyer. Wm. J. H.. h'arnhani. Clias. V.. I'itz-
geraUl. J. J.. 1st Lt.. Geier. Eilwanl W.. C.iblions, I'Vancis C.
(5rolman, Aaron. Harris, Hurshel I.. Hathaway. MortiTuer D..
Jr Hitt. Joe L.. James. William A.. Johnson. Frederick A..
Jones. James E.. Kinnard. Alliert W.. Jr.. Kouns. Louis A..
McCurry. Chas. M.. Ming. Christopher. Moore. William S..
Rantseliler. Frederick C. Smith. Henry L., Snodgrass, Cleland.
Sommers. George W.. .S^vart-/.welder. R. H.. 2nd Lt.. Swear-
ingen. Donald L.. Tavlor, Geo. de B., 1st Lt.. Walter, George
M., Ward, Fred H., Warner. Wyllys, Wilkinson, John S.

CI>ASS 44, May 18, 1918.

Baxter, Jas. L.. 2nil Lt.. i;i.\b.\. Kex V.. Cliapman. Henry
B Cobbey. Jean. 1st Lt.. Doggett, Wm.. K.. 2rid Lt.. Edger-
toh Harry M.. 2nd lA.. Erdmann. Robt. W.. 2nd Lt.. Evans,
George E.". Fosnight. Reed O.. 2nd Lt.. Fox. Roliert R.. Gad-
hurv. Joseph H.. 2nd Lt.. Gilhreth. Floriam R.. 2nd Lt.. Hargis.
Arthur C. Hearn. James A.. High. Stanley H.. Hol-
mes. Raymond M.. 2nd Lt.. Hunt. Jesse. Jackson. John
S 'nd Lt. Keltus. John A.. Kennedy. Gayen L.. Langin. James
J ' Leyy Charles H.. Loudenback. M. V'.. 2nd Lt.. McWhirter.
Louis B.. Metz. Harold W.. Myers. Clarence A.. Shepherd.
Robt A.. 2nd Lt.. Sonntag. Wm. !>.. Stell. (George W.. Strange.
Thomas W.. Tench. George E.. Tools. Charles K.. Vanden-
berge, Joseph V.

CI.ASS 45, MAY 25, 1918.

Bates. Crahame M.. 2nd Lt.. Blye. John IT.. Jr.. Brooks.
Thomas. Dayidson. Rufus B.. Brake. .Mbert B.. Fits. Fi-ed.
Hardage. Lewie W.. Harris. Ray G.. Hart Joseph L.. Innis.
Cecil R.. Macurdy. William V.. Merrill Ma/.el M.. Mnrgan,
Charles L.. Payton. Gwynne. Pearson. Wm. I).. Percy. LeRoy
P. Rowley. William P.. Shervyood. Clark I'.. Sloan. Ed\yard
C.,' 2nd Lt.. Wynne. Teddie L.. York. Elisha L.

CUISS 46, JUITE 1, 1918.

.\ldridge. .\ndMw J.. Crooks. LI. Joinies H.. Chamberlain.
Paul R.. Chapman. Amos 1!., Coimolly. Bernard F.. Lt.. Evans.
Jay C. Forbes. Clarence E.. Lindsay. John W.. Mitchell. AUin
F. ■ Powers. John E.. Rudd. Charles M.. Shadow, Willis A..
Smith. Lt. Edgar H.. Wall. Frank K. Winston. Thomas B.,
Woollen, Clyde L.

CI.ASS 47, JUNE 8, 1918.

Allen D. Abbott. Carlos R. .\llen, I'anl G. Allen. Lt. Walker
,\nderson. Timothy P. Applegate. Lt. M. Craig Barrv. Matthew
H. Bradley. Carl P. Braunig. Montrose Burt. Wallace J.
Cameron. Tvra O. Cheatham. Jr.. Melville P. Church. Lt.,
Edward H. Conklin. Ott L. Connell. John T. Darwin. Lt. Ira
C. Eaker. Capt. .Sidney S. Eberle. George F. Eustis. James W.
Gibson. Lt.. Sydney M. Greve. Thomas B. Haggarty. Ralph E.
Ha.semeir. John C. Haynes. Lt. William R. Holcomb. David E.
Houston, Lt. Geo. C. Hutchinson. Raymcnid L. Jablon.ski. John
E. Jones. Lt. Douglas Keeney. Wm. M. Kenner. Edwin R.
Kohn. Leon G. Kranz. Claude T. Lloyd. Robert L. Lowrey.
Charles H. McCrav. LI. Charles R. Macaulay. Lt. George J.
McKeon. Jesse A. Madarasz. Wm. P. Mansker. Harold C.
Mardi.s. Adlai T. Mast. Raymond W. Matthews. Allcutt W.
Mendenhall. Harold R. Moore. Jr.. James S. Nail. John F.
Nixon. Lt. Douglas C. Orbison. William M. Pittman. Henry B.
Poindexter. Frederick J. Quinn. Tyler J. Rascoe. John E.
Robson. Edward F. Kodefeld. George H. Rogers. Stanley H.
Scott. Raymond F., Sherburne. Harrv S. Smcdley. Joe H.
Smilie. Lt. Roval D. Sundell. lA. Lyman H. Thompson. Nathan
L Traub Eayre B. Voorhees. Haskell L. Walworth, Franklin
L. Watson. Lt. Charles K. Whaler. William V. Wier. Edwin
S. Woodford.

CI. ASS 48, JUNE 15, 1918.

Lt. Roy M. Andrews. Lt. William R. Dusher. Lt. Wm
H. FtizSimbns. Lt. Freeman P. Gait. Lt. Thomas J. Guv. Lt.
Arthur A. Hardy, Lt. Edward C. Hauer. Lt. Clarence J. Lc-
Page. Lt. Louis Livingston. Lt. Theodore S. Mead. Lt. Gunther
Orsinger, Lt. Walter C. Page. Lt. John B. Patrick. Lt. Orlo
H Quinn. Lt. Norman B. Randall. Lt. Edward W. Sage. Lt.
Julius E. .Schaefer. Lt. Bovd Spencer. Lt. John W. Steward.
Lt. Melzan M. Whittlesey. Lt. Barlow Winston. Abbott. Roy
W., Claude. Akers. Seymour E. Anderson. Joseph R. Bain.
Hugh H. Barker. Rov B. Bentley. Fred W. Berens, Carey K.
Berger. Charles A. Blind, Raymond J. Blystone. Leo H. Ber-
gelt. Charles J. Brant. Shirley E. Brick. Charles T. Briggs.
Wesley F. Bufkin. Ralph Cammack. Fayette Copeland. Jr..
Flavis' .\. Donaldson. Harrv G. Donaldson. Dujardin. Harold E.,
Earl Durham. Nicholas B. Faris. Asahel J. Flaucher. Richard
Furman. Joseph M. Green, John G. Haston. Walter J. Hawley,
Fountain T. Ivev. Earl T. Johnson. Lester. Edwin M.. William
J. I^ewis. John B. Lobb. Hugh T. McDermett. George C. Marbut.
William S. Mseham. Henry B. Melrose. Emil Mikeska. Verne M.
Monticue. Irving B. Peek. William A. Perry. Horace D. Plumb.
Carle A. Rankin. John R. Reynolds. Allen G. Schrader. George
W. Snow. Edwin C. Stewart. Bruce J. Stoddard. Willis Stowall,
oJhn F. Studer, Carv D. Thorp. Rov W. Voss. Curtis L. Waller.
John G. Walsh. James M. Williamson, Noel C. Wooten, Stanley
Zuckerman.

CI.ASS 49, JUNE 22, 1918.

CI.ASS £0. JUNE 29, 1918.

Anilerson. Paul It., .\tkins. William II.. Barrett. Carl H..
Bennett. I'''rank C. Bernstein. Isidore H.. Binford. liavmoTid
E.. Bryson. Willard A., Campbell. Alex W.. Campbell. Jcdn.
I''., Currie. Ralph P.. Dewing. Norman. Eisenbeis. Percy O..
Erwin. Leo R., Ezell. Henry G.. Fisher, James M., Ford. Wil-
liam I^.. Gemmer. Edwin P.. Hannah. George I.. Johnson, Clint
T., Kerfool, Raymond W.. King, Shirley H., Kirpatrick, Robt.
E.. Lambert, .\ubrey G.. Lowell. Clarence T.. McCormick. liay-
mond R.. Merritt. Harrv W.. Mitchell. Clarence A.. Milchell,
Thomas F., Montandon, Otoe F.. Mullins. William H.. Page,
Henry M., Pelen. Paul W., Powell, George N.. Raynier. John
C. Shielils. George M.. Simms. Ira R.. 1st Lt.. .Smith. Chester
A.. Smith. David V.. Stewart, John A., Wallace, Philip H.,
Bulmer. Robert A.. Ellmore. Alfred C, Howe, Lyman J.. Rust.
Francis H.

CI.ASS 51, JULY 6, 1918.

Anderson. Lind M.. Martin. Carl. Beaman. Bernard S.,
Bland. William T.. Jr.. Castnev, Charles B.. Clark. Bernard C,
Clark. Reuben Grove. Clifton. George G.. Coffelt. Gola W..
Corbett. John H.. Cornelius. Clinton C. Downey. Victor I.,
Druschel, J. I). Henry. Duke. George M.. Engle. Thomas E.,
Erickson, Eddie N.. t^ay. George. Griebel. Edgar .\.. Grimes.
Walter W.. Harper. Murphy W.. Heinsohn. Robert A., Holland.
James T.. Hughes. Emory S.. Irwin, Ora W., Jackson, Oral
K.. Koester. Paul O.. Lamb. Preston C. Lambdin. .Mien B.,

CIiASS S2, JUI.Y 13, 1918.

Bacr, William S.. Barnhouse, Telford. Barrows. Charles
A.. Biggs. Roy I., Blair, Winfre D.. Bohnhoff. Clarence C.
Bonner. I-'rank H.. Broncr, George C. (^alhoun. Fi-ank T..
Chowins. Harold S.. Cubborly. Walter E.. Davis. Frank .\..
Deitrich. Carl C. Dunlay. Kean R., Durham. John O.. Elliot.
John D.. Field, David E.. French. Guy H.. Friddle. Joseiilius.
Grab. John A.. Greenfield. Walter. Hamilton. Edwin G.. Her-
sey. Tliayer F.. Hickman. .Archie S.. Hoffman. Kenneth K.,
Howard. Charles M.. Hugo. Ottomar G.. James. Earl C. James.
ICrnest K.. Kiefer. Everett D.. Lowe. Andrew G.. McGown,
Floyd. Miller. Greaver L.. Miller. Ho\vard L.. Mullcr. Jacob F.,
Parsley. I'"Vank E.. Pratt. Ernest A, E.. Simpson. James A.,
Tansil. William C. Weir. Henry B.. Whitten. Lorimer S.. Wier.
William B.. Wood. James Y.. Wright. Henry H.. Bray. John
H.. Johnson. Richard P.. Peerman. Chester A.. Morgan. Henry
F.. Schwertzman. Letm. Mann. Donald S.. 2nd Lt., St. Paul.
John. Jr.. 1st Lt.. Tn-U-fi yen. Peter W.. 1st Lt.

CLASS 53, JULY 20, 1918.

Arnold. Leslie J., .\shbv. Edwin T.. Baker, Gilbert C.
Benson. Willmar T.. Blair. Wiley Q.. Bleil. Herbert C. Bloch.
Maurice I.. Boutwell. William J.. Boylan. David R.. Brantley,
Edmond B., Buzaid. Gordon A.. Caldwell. Jesse C., Clark,
Lester J., Clark, Wilson T., Cone, Robt, E. L., Delp, Daniel
B.. Ellis. Paul O.. Fox, Charles J.. Gray. Merritt H.. Jr.. Harp-
mann, Sigmund A.. Howe. George L.. Hyer. Robert S., Jen-
kins. Harr\' B.. Kilpatrick. James I.. Logan. John S.. McBride.
Davidson R.. McConnell. Rov A.. Magill. William H.. Mann,
Walter J.. M.irkle, Jesse E., Meredith, Owen F., Moffatl,
Paul K.. Nash. Harvey E., Nixon, Edward H., Patton. William
W., Plank. William .1.. Piatt, .\llen S.. Raymond. Charles D..
Read. John P.. Reese. Herbert A.. Riplev. Louis A.. Robinson.
William S.. Sellers. Hamilttm. Shellon. P'rank H.. Story. Robert
E.. Walsh. Charles W., Wilson, William H., Wooten, James
W„ Jr.

CLASS 54, JULY 27, 191S.

Allen. David J.. Jr.. Allen. Erroll W.. Axline. Albert W..
Baker. William T.. Barwick. Edward C. Beatty. Troy. Jr..
Bishop. Herbert E.. Blackburn. Erby. Bleakley. William J.,
Branch, Rufus C, Butts, David M.. Capps. Edwin I'.. Cleve-
land. Edward S.. Daly. Marcus F., Fenton. Harold. Ferguson,
Daniel, Fisher, Paul S., Garretson. Howard N., Gartrell. Char-
les W.. Greenfield. Jos. C. Jr.. Griesenbeck. Carlos T.. Hall.
Eugr-ne C.. Hillliouse. James D.. Hobbs. James E.. Holland.
Edwin R.. Htmt. James O.. Ives. Anson J.. Jr.. Jones. Paul
S.. Lighton. Louis D.. Little. James R.. McBee. Dudley G.,
Manier, Thomas M., O'Connell, Earl R.. Outlaw, John F„
Polster, Edwin G., Raines, John M., Robinson. Guy A.. Sellers,
Cloyd v., Sheay. Laurence H.. Simms. Robert B.. Jr.. Sutton.
Ernest S., Thomas. George E.. Thornton. Horace E.. Todd.
Walter L., Townsend, Fitzhugh L., Wightman. Charles M.,
Wilkerson, Harry, Williams, Davis E., W^illke, Julian L., Wil-
son, Edgar H., Woods, Harold M., Bollin, John J.

-178—

CLASS ROSTERS

CI.ASS 55, AUGUST 3, 1918.

Allee. Grady Clarkson. Arnohl. Julian, Arnsun. Frank A..
Arnold, Embree C. Bannon. George S., Barnett. Keff L).. Bran-
don, Leonard H., Brooks. Chester A.. Buckingrhani, Alfred R.,
Burgess. Charles B.. Butterworth. Charles F.. Carter, Owen,
Callo, John, Jr., Chambers, Landon B., Chester, Samuel H..
J., Cloud, r'ayette J., Davis. Alfred W., Davis. Ronald Lee.
Devine. Franklin F., Donaldson. William T., Earnest, LeRoy,
Easterly. Leon E.. Englesby. E. T.. Fuller. Oran W.. Gardner,
Gail Irwin, (Jrealhouse, T, A., Grosche, Alfred S.. (Juinec.
William Fenton, Harris. Walter A.. Hardy. John A.. Hayes,
Arnold E., Hill. James J.. Holloway. Robert G.. Hurst. Paul
M., Jolinson, Samuel W., Jones, Repps K., Kimbell, Agee G.,
Langdon, Joseph, Leak, Arthur B., Little. Robert P., Long,
William E., Lowrey. Leon K.. Lowrey. Rosewell G.. McQuis-
tion, Fred. McMahon, Curry S., McMillin, James S., McMaul.
Hollis O., Mann, Hugh L., Massey, Garvin L.. Mellen, Soth B..
Minis, Robert P., Moore, Ernest L., Jr., Maite, Herbert L.,
Ogle, Sanford E., Olsen, Oscar W., Quinlan, James H., Reagan,
Charles R., Riley, Millard A., Sanchez, Julius, Schnapp, Ben,
Schumann, Eugene G., Scott. Herbert J., Scott, Llovd W..
Scott. R. A.. Shead. L. L.. Springer. C. T.. Starbird. L. C,
Steed, Paul P., Stevenson. Fred, .'itribling. William J.. Stur-
geon, Cecil W., Thurman. C. T.. Thurman. W. B.. Tobin, James
C., Ulrey, Sharon S., Victory, Charles C. Wallace. Benj.. H..
Wells, John E.. West, Albert E., Wooten, Hoyt B., Young, War-
ren G. J kttfl

CLASS £6, AUGUST 10, 1918.

Agnew, Dupre L.. Alexan<ler. Al\iii J,, Archer, George W-
Houghton. Charles W.. Boyer. Lon M.. Boynton, Orin M., Breder,
Samuel C, Bumpous. Earl T.. Butters. William A., Carroll.
Charles A.. Chambless, Earsel F., Clegg, Millard F., Conner,
John E.. Crowe. Garland R.. Cuniming. Thomas W., Da\is.
Donald M., Dodd, John M., Dodge, John F.. Dunlap, Forrest
B., Eames, Obadiah, Evans. William R., Fairchihl. Luzerne
H.. Fletcher. Ray Nelson. Foard. Castle W.. Gano, John T.
Georges, Joel S., Gilbert, Walter E., Gordon, Gerald.
Harding, Roy. Hearne, FVancis H., Hill, John R.,
Hines, Carter H., Hodnett, William H., Howard, William,
Jr., Hoyt, Carroll L., James, Hugh S.. Kahrs, Albert J., King.
Lawrence B.. Kinney, Edwin H., McDonald, Millard H.. Mad-
dox. James H.. Matson, Roger E., Mill lean. Earl C. Milligan.
Samuel J.. Ostrom. Emil H., Owens. George B.. Piatt. Harry
L.. Radford, John R., Jr., Ray, Ervin P., Routon, Horace C.
Schofield, Flo>'d O.. Shambaugh, Samuel R., Siebenhausen, C.
H., Simpson, Alfred K., Sinclair, Alan K.. Small. George J.,
Smiili, Alfrei! F.. Sparks. Claude L.. Stewart. Marion G.. Stone.
Marshall C, Todd. John E.. Townes. John D.. Tolar, John R.,
Tuggle, Garland D., Wheelock, Cyril E., Willcox. Albert S..
Williams, ."^tuart L,. Brown. Jack S.. Clampitl, George W.,
Downey. Fred. Drake, Robert H.. Fonts, Floyd F.. Hale, Quincy
H., Johnson. William X., Jr., MeGalliard .Everett R.. Petrie.
Sidney B.. Roussel, Horace S., Rydlum, Edwyn G., Stiles,
Edwin A.. Wiseman, Herron W.

CI.ASS 57, AUGUST 17, 1918.

Ackerman, Edgar M., Lt., Amorous. Martin, Jr.. Appel,
Charles A., Baker, Leman S.. Banks, Fred M., Barnett, George
L., Barnhart, Horace C. Barrett. George C. Bartlev, Donald.
Beck. Elton W.. Beck. Wesley A.. Blakney. John H.. Bovdston,
Claude C. Brannon, Floyd E.. Buchanan. Frank A., Bvrd", Louis
J., Caldwell, Andrew J., Caldwell. Frank E.. Callender, Har-
vey C. Carlile. Lerov R., Carter. Joseph P., Clavton, Ross
H.. Cobb, William B., Daniels, George H.. Dill. John G., Jr..
Dunston. Claude J.. Embree. Elisha D.. Faber. Albert A..
Ferguson, Robert G., Fisher, Edwin P.. Folk. Robert G..
Fuqua. Henry E., Gillett, Chas. B.. Lt., Greenwood, Victor L..
Hanna, Robert J., Hendren, Wm. H.. Jr.. Hitchcock. Harold M..
Hoyte, Edward B., Hunter, John H., Jess. Morris H., Johnsiui,
Richard L.. Lassen, William H., Lee. Jav L., Lyons, John T..
McBride. Charles B., McConchie. Charles E.. McKnight. Wil-
liam B., McWhirt, Burr B.. Mason. Jack W.. Jr., o' Bryan,
John T., Poole. Amos R.. Rees. John B.. Robertson. William
M.. Rothrock. William H., Rutherford. Paul J.. Scales. Elmer
L., Shotwell, Prince E.. Spence. Percival W.. Stone. Thomas
F.. Thomas. James O.. Thomas. Taylor. Washburn, Hugh D.,
Williams, Albert J., Young, Truman P.

CI^ASS S8, AUGUST 24, 1918.

Barrow, Edward R., Reeb.', .laiins L., Brll, Elmer N
Biggerstaff. Charles C. Bostick. Francis X,. Boutellc, Richard
S., Brackett. Arthur M.. Brigman. Fred C. Broadston. Clarence
S., Brockenbrough, John L.. Brown. Frank A.. Brown, John
S., Callender, Gordon W., Caldwell, Alexander, Jr., Carlton,
William W., Carter, William F., Casev. Jerome S.. Clavton,
George D., Jr.. Cole, Ransom J.. Coleman. Charles C. Col'ville,
Mayo P.. Copeland. Goodrich R.. Crane. John W..' Crispin,
Walter R., Crittenden, Orlando B., Jr.. Dillard, Charles L.,
Dodd, Raymond M.. Evans. Opal K.. (Jiles, James P., (Josnell
Raymond E.. Hailey, Robert W., Halbert, Flovd J., Hanson,
Fred D., Harrison, Blair, Humphrey. Rollin W., Unter, Miles
R.. Hurst. John C. Jackson, Lyman L.. Jaiiues, John W..
Johnson. John H.. Kelly, Orton S., Kincannnn, Terry X.. Knox,
Laurence E., Lewis, James R.. Long, Luther L.l Loveland.
Harry G.. Lyon. William K.. McPhail, George L., McSwine,
Griffith R., .Meadows, Julius O.. Mersnuin. Scudder, Millen.
James K.. Millner, Robert H.. Milstead. I'Yank P., Moor.-, Joe
H., Myers, Simeon L, Myer.s. Walter I).. Xeel. Glen W.. Xelson,
Reuben L., Xorth. Elmer R.. Page. Clarence E., Parkhill.
John L.. Pellstt. Irwin W„ Plosser. Louis K.. Jr.. Powell,
Archie E., Powell, George W., liay. Silas D.. Raymond. Harry
W., Rees, Harry F.. Rhorer. Horace L.. Rogers. Clauil K.. Ross.
Eugene V., Rozier. Carlisle E.. Schlocman. Edward H.. Scotield.
Herbert J.. Scott. Robert A.. SIcdd, Harrv I.. Sloan. John K..
Smalley, Robert C, St. John. Jame^ H., Stone. Erwin D.,

Taylor, Robert P., Thompson, Alfred E., Thompson. James M..
Topf, William L.. Troup. Abram, Jr.. Turner, Lewis S.. Twi-
ford, Horace H.. Vauter. Lawrence E., Vesey, Frank C, Vet-
ter. John M., Wait, .Albert H.. Wallack, Gerald R., West, John
G.. Whitaker. Romulus A., Whitcomb, Claude E.. Whiteside.
Whit, Williams, Frank C, Williams, Joshua N.. Withrow,
Frank B., Ziegler, Frederick M.

CI^ASS 59, AUGUST 31, 1918.

.\Ilison. Andrew G., .Mlison. liavmond \'.. .AjJpiegate. John
B.. Barbour, Louis W., Bean. Tilford H., Bebb, Forrest, Bell,
Aubrey H.. Bell, James A., Black, Benjamin H., Blackwell.
Thomas E., Jr., Bleakley, William E.. Bogue. .Maxwell A.,
Bridges. Harold A.. Brierly. Henry E., Brown. Nathan C,
Callaway, Mark J., Chambliss, George E.. Clabaugh. John U..
Crowford, Carl F,, Daniel. Donald S.. Davis, Borden A.. Dewey,
Paul C. Brake. Frederick 1"., Eastman, Dan V., Eaton, Josiah
P., Ehlinger. Frank C.. Estes, Howard G.. Fanrenthold Leon
T.. Fitzhugh, John C, Jr.. Futch, Ivey E.. Gartner, James L.,
Gay, Sanforil W.. Jr., Gilmore. P'orrest E.. Hancock. Henry L.,
Hearshman. Halsev L., Helwig, George H., Hood, Richard T..
Hunter. William F.. Irvin, Leon P.. Jones. Halford <).. Katuin.
Gerald A.. Killmar. Frederick M., Klenke, John, Kyle. Thomas
R.. Lambert, Isaac E.. Lancaster. Earl S . Lewis, Charles E.,
Luter. Elmer G., McCorkle. James L., McGlasson. Morey C.
McLaury. Finley, Mallo\'. .Archie R.. Marlette. Nigal H.. itarr.
Roy T., Marston, Karl K.. Marvin, Charles B., Mather, Charles
C. Meyer, John E.. Miles, Ralph, Mood, William R., Norton,
Frederick R.. Xurnberger. Stanley L., Orr, Robert A.. O'.Sul-
livan, Vincent P.. Pills, Louis D.. Potts, Rov C. Reagan. Leon
S., Reynolds. Edwin L.. Rockhill. Everett E., Roup, Glenn M..
Russell. James L.. Sandifer. Charles R.. Scott. William E..
Shackelford, Thaddens W., Shipley,, Everett B., Silliman,
John M., Simmons, David A.. Simon. Leonard G., Sloan. James
F., Smyth, Rol^erl, Starbuck. .Arthur B.. Steele. John R,. Stroup,
Benjamin R., Swann. Thomas R.. Taylor. Walter G., Ta.vloi-.
Yanlis H., Timberlake. Harold C, L'nderwood, Ernest E.,
Vanderscliniidl, Wm. W., Walter. Harold. Westrup. William
W., White, George D., Williams R. Clyde. Wood, Glen E.,
Woodhead, William W.

CI.ASS 60, SEPTEMBEB 7, 1918.

.Abshire, Puupert C. .X.lkin.s. Frank S.. Bacon, Clifford,
Barnhart, Harry B.. Bemiss, Lloyd G.. Bitner, Jacob R..
Blair. John R., Bliss, Carl D., Boylan, Charles C. Brim, .Sidney
A.. Buchanan, Ellis W.. Butterly. James A.. Caldwell. Emil
D.. Callahan. Cornelius P.. Campbell. Earl K.. Carpenter, Keith,
Clement, Ben E.. Click. James H.. Cottingham. Claude W.,
Craddock, Humphrey R.. Craig, Frank W., Crutcher, Waller
L.. lioughertv, Lewis B.. .Ir., Drexel ,Harvev J.. Dunlav. Wil-
liam H.. Eads, Ralph. Eddy. Frank R.. Edwards. Earle. Ellis.
John \A'.. Espe. William. FitzSimons. Chris.. Jr.. Ford. Leo
M., Frazer, Robert W.. Garth. Cornelius V., George, Clark W.,
Golden, Wesley D., Greenfield, John M., Grist, .Alpheus C,
Guthrie, John M.' Haynes, James I.. Hoffman. Marvin. Hol-
land, Herbert H., Humphre.\'s. Leon A., Hunt, Glenn S., In-
gram, James G.. Johnson. .Arthur E., Jones. Henry H.. Kearney,
.Arthur li.. Kennedy, Fletcher G,. Knupp. Carlton D.. Kolberg,
Victor M.. Laux, William M.. Little. Orlando B.. Livingston,
Waller R.. Long. George B., Lyon. Theo. A.. Mc.Aleer, Joe D..
.VIcCammon, John I.. Macfie, .Andrew P.. Mansfield. Ralph L..
Marsh, Roy A., Marshall, Marcus, Martin, .Archer H., Moore.
Morgan. Murphy. Charles M.. Nelson, Joyce C, Perry, .Albert
F., Reaves, Hart W., Reid, Sidney C, Richardson, Robert P.,
Ricker. Norman H.. Sarff, Ralph H.. Simmons. John R..
Speake, Neal M.. Splawn. Lawrence L.. Spreng. Theodore P..
Stockman. William T,. Thompson. David H.. Jr., Trent. Charles
B., Tultle, Herndin W. Walker, Earl R.. Walsh. Charles .A..
Weinmeister. Carl J.. Jr.. Weston, Frank L.. Wil.shusen, Wil-
mer, L., Wilson. Sidney AL, Wright, Richard H.. .Andrews.
Cyril .M., Dutton. Winfred A.

CI.ASS 61, SEPTEMBER 14, 1918.

.Aldredge, R.'bert I".. Maker. Jani.-s C Baxter. William K,
Jr., Bishop, Waller W. Jr., Bolen. Harry L.. Bomfin. .Annibal,
Booth. John P. Jr.. Brogan. John H.. Burton. Ivo .A.. Byers.
Edmund E.. Calkins. Thomas V.. Carr, Thomas M.. Carrigan,
Joe B.. Castles, Dave E.. Church. Samuel S.. Clarke. Norman
B., Conn, Richard D., Cox, Howard C, Dargan, William H..
Dekker. Edward N.. Draughon. -Albert H. Jr., Englebrechi,
John H,, Foskett, Geor.ge G., Gillett. Reno G.. Goodjohn. Marl;
I).. Graham, Robert H.. Gravemkemper. Henry F.. Harr.dl.
Wallace .M. Jr., Heimberger, Oscar W., Hendrixson. John E..
Hoffman, I., mis E.. Hornor, Marvin C, Holz. Robert II.. Huck.
Laurie M.. Huglus. Harry R.. Hull. Roy B., Hungerford. Manley
J.. Huycke. Clarence C. Jenewein. Harold J.. Johnson. Lelanti
G.. Kelly. Brian M.. Knox. Carl B.. Konantz. Joseph S.. Lang-
mead, Edmund C. Levereti, James R.. Loudin. Paul D.. Lowe.
Lewis .A.. Mc.Anelly. Stanley M.. McNellv. Irving B., Ma.son.
.August H.. Matthews. Thomas R.. Miller. Ernest M.. Maver.
Sidney B., .Molesworth. Edward R.. Moore. Frederick W.. Mosig,
Carl G., Munday. Morgan L., Nugent, Morgan T.. Oettinger.
Leonard L.. Olander. Carl E., O'Leary. Ivan V.. Park. James,
Piazza, George. Pinckney. Edward W.. Puckett. Louis H..
Rogers. Samuel .\.. Rogers. Harold N.. Sebring, Louis L.. Sill.
Harold L.. Smith. Harris .A.. Spaelhe. Charles -A.. Starkev.
Earl F., Stout, Joe F.. Slrei; field. Conrad. Sweeney. Carroll F..
Taylor. Howell. Trout. Guy N.. Van .Ausdall. Norman. Von
Struve, .Armand W„ Warren, Guv I.. Well.s, Raymond C,
While. Frederick F.. Wilkerson, William W., Williams, Thur-
man H., Williams, Leslie W., Wilson. Edward F., Wilson.
-N'oble, Wood, .Arthur G., Yates, Hector B., Zehringer, Clarence
R.. Blair. John E.. Wear. John P. Jr.. .Allen. William M..
Blakeney. .\nthony K.. Bradley, Forbes, Jr.. Browne. Herl" rt
J.. Childers. Erasmus U., De .Armon. Rutherford M.. Dell.
Waller J.. Glenn. John C, Henningsen. Hening O.. Mahaffev.
Ba.vard F., Pipkin. Gleenwood R.

-179-

CLASS ROSTERS

CIiASS 62, SEPTEMBEB 21, 1918.

Allen, Philip M., Andi-.ws, CIkhI.s \\'., Arnold, LyiiiMii I).,
Austgen, Ernest C Ballard, Herbert \i.. Baxlty. l.eoii K.
Bernhard. Uurward I.. Blodytl, Delniar B., Bonner. Thomas .'^.,
Bowers, Waller A., Boyd. Arnold H., Boyd, Van B, Brady,
Arthur, Brown, Clarence. Brown, William S., Burns, .\rthiir S..
Cairns, Ralph H.. Camphell. Dayid W., Carson. Walter 1...
Cassell, Paul H.. Cole. Harry B.. Comlis. Charli'S. ("ornisli,
Cavell C, Council, Harris .S., Coyle. Edwaril T.. Cuenod. Eddie
1>\. Uavis. Albert K. Dill, Edwin C, Doughty, Henry N..
Edwards. Stephen M.. Eek. L,anrie M.. Eichelberger. Hugh L..
Evans, William T., Flaherty, .loe C, Frost. I'rank H.. Gale,
Freeland, Gordon, Fred J.. Grigsby, William R.. Harwood.
Franklin I*., Hawthorne. Chuncy. Helm, Jack, Hemmins.
Victor E.. Hickman. Henry R.. .Jones, Reginald .1.. Kite,
William C. Kolp. Uonald L).. Kuriz. Paul S., L.i Chappelle,
Richard de, Katimer, Robert B.. l.each. Hugh, Lester. Edward
R.. Livingston, George 1).. Long, Eli, McCue, Hartsell I., Mc-
Govern, Grover J., Mc.Master, Henry T., MacDonald, Davis R.,
Mason, James A.. Michel. Homer L., Monroe. Kenneth H.,
Moore. Albert C. Moore. Wilson D., Morrisett. Lloyd N.,
Morrison. Arnold G.. Murdock. .lames A.. Olsen. .\dolph H..
Payne, Richard F., Phillips. Jack. Pitcairn. Harold F., Price.
Ira L., Randolph, Harvey II., Rawlings, Ray A., Reed, James
W., Reichenhack. Jay C, Roach. Joe C., Roberson, Charles C.
Robinson. Charles J., Seested, Frank A., Sherwooil. Glenn L..
Sinclair, Francis M.. Skouras, Spyros P.. Smith. Cedric C,
Smith, Donald E.. Sperry. .Vlbert A., Slarr. James H.. Steger.
Vincent, Stevenson, Martin L.. Stockdale. Arthur M'.. Sturges,
Preston K., Suchland, l''red G., Sudduth, Kenwood T.. Tapolow.
Samuel B.. Thompson, James M. .Jr., Thornton. Maui ice K..
Trimble, John, Vest. George W.. Vidquarts. Victor 11., Wagner,
Irven H., Wakefield. George E.. Walker, l.ucian II., Warner.
George W., Wllen, Ivan L.. Williams. Walter J.. Wilkinson.
Thomas W., Wilson, Francis M,, Womack, Travis T., Wood.
Frank A., Wood, Jack B.

CIiASS 63, SEPTEMBER ZS, 1918.

Adams. Edward <;.. .Ml.n. Al.rh 1'.. ,\nclerson. llobert G.,
.\nderson, Walter S.. Andrus, c 'arl I''.. Arnold, Howard. Bechtol,
George A., Boatwright, James K.. Bower. Benjamin .\.,
Burdette. Joseph L.. Burnham, Charles H., Buslmell, .Mvin R,
Jr.. Chase, .\lbert R.. Coonier, Walter F., Cornwall, Michael.
Crawford, Vivian F.. c;'ro\v. IIarr>- M., Dale, Norman C.,
Donovan. (Jeorge P.. Doyle. Edwin M.. DuMoe, Joseph T.. Ellis,
William .-V.. Fajen, Theodore E., Floersoh, Mark E.. I'^reeman,
Maurice P., French, Robert C, Frost, Frederic W., Gallagher.
Harold T.. Gerard. Stephen. Glennon. Robert P., Gregory,
George M., Grieni. Rolf, Hall. Clyde K.. Haven, Edward (J..
Haydon, Frank, Hedges, William S.. Helffrich. Donald L.. Hen-
derson, Arthur B.. Hinckley. Thomas li., Heltman, Cliarles C.
Jr., Holton, Verl A., Homer. Frank B., Hoover. Ralph W..
Hundley, James C, Ingram, Robert M., Jronie, James H., Kahl,
Vernon A.. Kale. Richard L.. Kenyon. Herford P.. Knausz.
Edward H., Lee, Frank W.. Lemon, Elmer H., Loftus, Fred II.,
Lubbe, Edward C. McDowell, Clarence W., .McGregor, .\rthur,
Mayer, Adolph. .Meyer, Edwanl B.. Morgan, Ellis H., Murchi- .
son, Fred II.. .Nowlin, Harold B., Nutt, Roger, Oglctreo,
Ferdinand H., Osborn, Walter C, Pillsburty. Guy A.. Potter,
William D. Jr., Pruden, l''red D., Rawlins, Harry A., Roberts,
Herbert P.. Robinson. Donald R., Robinson. Louis T., Rose,
Donald D., Rowe. Daniel M., Russ, .Mien B., Schley, Thomas J..
Schrite. Jacob E., Scotl, Donald R.. Se.\ton, William. Sheffield,
William H.. Shenefelt. Everett E., Smith. Walter .\., Sperry,
Harold F.. Springer, Allen M.. Staples, Ekiol S.. Steiner, Robert
L., Stephens, George A., Strubinger. Ta>'lor, Swatek, Charles
M., Terry, Vern. Thompson, Clinton S., Thornton, Itaymond E..
Torkelson. Eliet M.. Tucker, Tliomas N., Van Keenan, John D.,
Vernon, James E., Wallace, Otto M., Welles, Henry II.,
Wheeler, Robert B., Whiltemore, George S., Willie. Milton P..
Wlmberly. Adlai B.. Young. Benjamin L., Yule, Fred F.

CLASS 64, OCTOBER E, 1318.

.Miliotl, Walter L., .\ndersmi, Fred D.. .Vrterbury, Roy L..
Austin Samuel L., Bailliero, Thos. G., Bane, Robert F.. Barn-
hart. A. S. Bower, W. C Beyer, F. M.. Bradley, II. N., Brown.
T. N., Brvson. .V. D., Busher, W. C, Bysum, M. T., Campbell,
G. P., Cus'hman, F. H.. Clarkey, L., Cotner, W. C, Daniel, T. S.,
Davis, A. N., Davis, R. L.. Downe. N. E., Doyle, W. R.. Drake,
H. L. Ehrentraut, C. F.. Ethyre, L. E., Fedeley. F. H.. Frost.
E. R.. Garvin, L. V., Gibbs, J. P., Golden, W. S., Hamilton. W.
W., Hancock. N. G., Hansen. D. H., Harris. C. R., Haynsworth,
C. H„ Heath, B, R.. Harspergor. W. W.. Hines, W. E., Jordan,
R. P. Kagev B. L., Kavanagh, J. R.. Kemper. E. P., Kersting,
C. A.. Kleiii. W. J., Kohler, J. E.. Lamb, L. J., Larson. H. C,
Lawey, J. L., Little J. P. Jr.. McGwana, L. E.. McHugb. M. J.,
Mclntvre, R. P.. McKen. L. A., Mack, H. A., Magill. H. T.,
Martin. C, Martin, W. L.. Massey. W. H.. Maincke. K. II.
Merritt. H. W., Mitchell. Walter P.. Moltrup. Ja.s. F.. Mounts.
Neil W., Nachtrab, Lawrence J., Oldham, Henry G., Orcutt,
Gran G., Overall. Jas. E.. Patterson. Howard V., Pollock, Elmer
W., Quail, Frank V\'., Ramsey. Carl J.. Resser, Edgar S., Itey-
nolds. Burrell G.. Rives, Jas. !•"., Roberts. Harry E.. Ronan.
Kenneth M.. Sealey, Earl T.. Shaw, Herbert F.. Shepherd.
Abrain L., Sherwood, Clair I., Smith. Hallett F.. Smith. Howard
D.. Stafford, David T., Stansfeld, Jas. E., Stephens, Homer B.,
Stilwell, Stuart F., Stitt. Jas. C. Stone. I'Yed .\.. Taylor.
Eugene S., Tennis. Wm., VanBrunt, Lerov J.. VanVleck. Harrv
H., VonStein. Lewis R.. Waldron, Lester J., Wheat, Jno. P.
Jr., Williams, Harold G., Williams. Roger L., Wilson. Wm. S..
Witsel. Fred L., Young. Austin Jr.. Walton. E. E.. Keller.
Harry L., Nolan, Jno. F.. Sweet, H. H., Banning, Freo,
Ferriinan, Robt. J.. Ficklen. Jno. D.. Harrison, Benj. V.. Per-
kins, laVerne. Porter. Thos. .^., Wilkinson. Frjink B.

CIiASS 65, OCTOBER 12, 1S18.

Adams, William P., Bixby, Max. Black. .Alfred C. Blinston,
Chester A., Bloss, John R., Breck, Spencer, Bruton. John T.,
Cain, Howard S., Canfield, Howard S., Carroll, Joseph W..

Cheatham, Thomas C. CoUat, Siena Bvck, Cottle, William A.,
Dally. Ovid L., Davis. Gaza R., Davis, William R.. Dwerak,
.Mfred V., Enzler, l^eroy J.. Eiwin, Paul H., Kelder, Pelhani
L. Jr., Ferry, James W.. Foote. Jay B., French. John P., l''iirbec.
J.'imes H.. Gibson, .Alexander 11., Gordon. Gilbert J., Gray, Lee
U.. Hamilton, Lewis A.. Hamrick. Earl A.. Hannum, Thos. K.,
Ilassett. ,)()seph N., Hayes, Louis J., Haynes, StanUv L.,
Hetsch, Justus K., Hichner, Edward S.. Holbrook. John I'..
Holze, Homer M., Horner. Ernest A., Hughes, James Ilumbard,
John L. LaR., Irvine. Stuart. Jacob. William P.. Jaioevson.
Howard E.. Jesson. William .\., Keehn, Paul E.. Kelly. Frank
M.. Kemp. John E.. Kinney, Dor.sey E., Lingemak. Wesley E..
Loundenslager. I'^arle. Loy. Elmer C, Lush. Jay L.. McDonnald,
John S., McKenna, Lee I'".. McKown. Harry C. McShanc,
Charles L.. Mayer. Sidney A., Merritt. Clark C, Morrish. Ralph.
Muckley. Wwight H.. O'Kecte, Eugene, Orrico, Joseph R., Orris,
ICIw.vn B.. I'aradis. Emile E., Parker, Walter J.. I'avton. Jjelanrl
R., Pirtle. Paul Wilson. Piatt. Henry R. Jr.. Rather. Nathaniel
H.. Itye, Harold, Schmid, John B., Schonberg. Elliott T,, Seeley.
Benjamin E.. Shirley, George. Smith. Walter H.. Sniiers, Philip
W., Squrrier. Percy Mc .Staiilev, Harrold B.. Steele. Edwin
S., Stenseth. Miltim V., Stowell, .\rchic J., Strauss. Tliomas P..
Sullivan. Herbert Ray. .Sweet. Horace C. Sykora. Robert 1.,
Teel, Donald. Thompson. Thomas C, Totzke. Karl C... Tutlle,
Roval L., Vcenker, George F., Waldron. Frank B., Ward. .Sam
M. Jr.. Warren. John B., Watson. Willis M.. West. Charles C..
Wilbert, Gustave C, Willing. Walter W.. Wilson. Robei t C,
Withrow, Stanley C, Wolfe. William D.. Wright. William G.

CIiASS 66, OCTOBER 19, 1918.

Blair, Jackson V. H. .Jr.. Boy.l, l'"rank H., Breckling,
Arnold C. Brookling. William G., Biunner. Emanuel G.. I'alden.
Roland H.. Carlson, Harr\- \\'.. Catri, Peter P., cleon, Joseph,
Croul, Milan E.. Detrick. Oros J., Elliot. -John M.. Erb. Harry
L.. Fortl, John W., I'^'rasch, Burrows H., Garrison, Elmer H.,
Girling, Royden G., Hardrich, .\lonzo W.. Harr. Samuel. Hine.
Henr>' 1.. Howells, Charles L., Hughes, Lawscjn H.. Mutton,
Lee W., Iddings, Arthur, .lacobs. Thomas A., Johnson. David
W., Jones. Paul R.. Keen. Harold C, Kernan. Francis N.,
Koonts, Raymond R.. Koontz. Harry L.. Ligon. Ernest M.
Lowrey. Perrin H., McCarroll. Robert H.. McGreevy, Richard
J., MciVlurray, Robert G., Mabon. Alexander W., May. Howell
B.. Moran. .lesse A.. Nichols. Marvin C, Oliver, l^ockwood.

CIiASS 67, OCTOBER 26, 1918.

Birbeek, Robert T.. Blitch, Norman H. Jr., Brown, Thomas
H.. Buchanan, Hubart K., Clark, Phillip J.. Colter, Marion F.,
tVmrad, Edwin O.. Dairies. Leo A.. Dean. Charles W., Downs,
.lohn J., Dowell. Gideon S.. Farrisee, William .1., Ferguson,
Norman R.. Frederick, Raymond A., Gallagher, Thos. J.. Lieut.,
Gerdes, Walter H., Cjregor. William (x.. Hall. Ulmout H..
Hansford. Don S.. Hughes, (^liarles W., ,la>'ne, John C. \\'.,
Jones. Russell S., Keith. Kenneth B.. Kent, Thomas M., Kollie,
I.,eo F.. Kramni. Howard W.. Kuhn, Mark V.. Luskv. Lou,
McDonald, Frank 1.., Hahaffey, Dwight W., Naughton. William
P.. Moone. Wilfred F.. Paulson. Enoch O., Pearse. Robert H.,
Percell. Charles L.. Radway. Henry L.. Reaney, Paul S., Ronan,
James C, Spaulding, Raymond L.. Wilson. George A., Cobbey,
Paul S., Emerich. Lyndon B., McFarland, Harvey A., Pearcc,
Maurice C.. Pfaff. .Arniand C. Sininii>ns, James M.

CI.ASS 68, NOVEMBER S, 1918<.

Ball, Leonard T., Berry, Tommie L., Betts, Albert B.,
Blanchard, Roland, Clagett. Josiah D„ Cofer, Milford J..
Covert, Tobias C, Dougherty. Randolpli E., Field. James B.,
Francis, Kenneth L., George, Elmer de W.. Heermance. .Andrew
H., Joseph. Pearly D.. King. Benjamin H., McConnell, John,
Prothero, Flovd S.. Ralston, Narlan E., Robinson, Marius E.
Jr., Rhodes. Ernest C, Roinig, Carl O., Stegall, Elbert S.,
Slratton, Ed. K., Ward. Fred L.

CIiASS 69, ITOVEIiCBER 9, 1918.

Alexander, Harr\' E., .Austin. Cecil, Bustin. Leo D.,
Cantrell. Royal A., Gaither, Burgess W., Gorr, Arleigh E.,
Griess, Justin W.. Hottle. Bufford. Jacks. John P., Jacoby,
Ray L., Pierson, Joseph H., Witliers. Henry P.

CIiASS 70, NOVEMBER 16, 1918,

Dunklin, Louis L., Green. Harold L., Love, John .\1..
Thompson. Tell.

CIiASS 71, NOVEMBER 23, 1918.
Davis, Richard B.

CIiASS 72, DECEMBER 7, 1918.

.Aderhold, Wallace J.. Bailey, Norman S.. Bishop. Hendrix
E.. Brown. Newberne H., Clary, Robert S., Comer, Russell J.
Dougherty, Clarence W., Garrison, Edgar E.. Glenn, Charles
L.. Henb', .Alvous. Huebsch. Monty F.. Kane. William E, T.,
McElvain. Velie L., Mattliews. Percy A.. Prewitt. Alva L.,
Pricer. John S., Recli, Ridiert C, Reynolds. Otto S.. Ross,
William D.. Russell, Carl R.. Scbeidenhelm. Albert K., Scheirer,
James E.. .Shugart, Harold E., Singleton, Grav. Smith. Thomas
M., Smith, Warner W.. Sobota. Thomas P., Stinson, Edgar C,
Stock, George B., Trimble, Roy I.. Williams, Harold G.. Yar-
horough, Louis G., Armstrong, James B., .Attwood, Vernon J.,
Auman, .Allan A,. Bennett. Raymond. Bullock. Harrison.
Butler, James F. 2nd LI.. Cox, H. E., Davidson, Roy. Depe%v. Ed-
ward H.. Evans, Noel B.. Fink. Joseph E., Friend, Roydon L.,
Garrigus, Woodford M., Gellatly, Lester L., Cranberry, Hal C,

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CLASS ROSTERS

Harvey, Jack D., Jett. Wni. S. Jr., Kemp, Van Home. Knox,
Samuel S., Lawyer. George I.. McFadden, Bruce G.. McKercher,
Leslie A.. Org^ill. Edmunil. Peple. Gustave A. Jr.. Porter,
George J., Powell. Willard B.. Richardson. Noble N., Slacli.
Francis G.. Stanford. Edgar W.. Stuart, Herbert E., Vernon.
Miles H., Wood, Jfihii V.

CI.ASS 73, DECEMBER 14, 1918.

Allspaugh. Hugh F., Ayers, Chester, Brown. Arthur C,
Burns, Joseph A., Campbell. Archie B., Carlson. Louis A..
Carter. Willard G., Casey. Tlionias J.. Cleland. Mont G.. Coon.
Hugh W.. Copeland, Albert R., Currivan, Jolin F.. Davis, Don
D., Dinsmore, Chester A.. Disney, Harry P.. Ell more. Paul W..
Ford. Daniel L.. Faster. John R., Garten. Vern E.. Oeise.
Charles B., Goetz. Wilbur E.. Hanson. William C. Harmati,
Gabriel C. Harrison, Robert L.. Hunt. Russell J.. Johnston,
Harold W., Jones. Will, Weogh, James G., King. Joseph A.,
Kruse. Charles H.. Langdon, Clarence I., Law, Raymond G.,
Lewellen, Adrian E., Liir.bocker. Thomas B.. Lindegren, Carl
C. Louther, Paul K., MeCarter, Thos. N. Jr., Merwin. Dale,
Nachtwey. Albert M., Parsons, Felix N., Pearson, Alfred P.,
Pittman, Bailie S., Jr., Reid, Chauncey S.. Rice. Orbie O.,
llumage. DeForrest, Short. Leonard R.. Simon. Harry A.,
Skillman, Cleon F., Smith, Grover L., Smith. Raymond D..
Serg. Paul M.. Steele, William M., Striker. Wallace M. Capt..
Sullivan. Harold J.. Swinson. Richard H., Taylor. Merle. Teach.
LaVerne, Thoieson, Roscoe C. Turner, Toby L.. Ulrich, Robert
S.. Valentine, Clyde W.. Vandrenil. Leo E.. Wagner. Reuben L..
Walker, Sidney L., Ward, Robert I., Warner. Reuben .7r..
Weller. Mortelle K., West. Francis B. Jr.. Wilson, George H..
Wilson. Leonard L.. Winslow. Marion J.. Wood, Edwin R..
Ziegler, Walter, Jamison. Joy E. 2nd Lieut.

ClfASS 74, DECElVrBEB 21, 1S18.

Bentsen. Llnyd M.. Ulack, Clair S., Broyler. James E..
Cairnes , John C. Carlelon. Harold A. R.. Cullison. Douglas
L., Donaldson, Frank P., Ek)uan, Elmer F., Fletcher. Ralph G..
Fredlund, Frederick A., Hoglund, John A., Kuebler, .A-Ifred L.,
Larson, Roy R. D., Lunde.s;aard. Elert E.. McCormiek. Ori'i T.,
Moreinis, David, Murphy, John R.. Pinkerton. Verner S., Price.
Clarence C, Ransom, Robert H., Smith. Norman A., Willinger,
Leo M. Ervin. George H., Forsythe. Everett C, Rushfeldt.
Victor L., Shea. John H.

CI^ASS IS, JANUARY £, 1319.

Aaron, R. L.. Banfill. C, Y.. Barbee. S. X.. Bovle, J. P..
Brown, G. C. Carroll. A. B.. Carweth. W. W., Chilton, R. N..
Clark. E. W.. Clark, J. E.. Cronan, R. T.. Fauro:, H. Jr.,
Forgie, W. L., Foster. R. F., Fowler. G., French. J.. Garrett.

E. C. Harmon. F. H., Harriman, W. L., Hartford, C. E.,
Hiestand B., Jackson, N. D., Lesher. C, R., Lownv, S. M..
Marshall. W. M. Jr.. Matthews, J. J., Meinger, F. H.. Meyer.
C. F., Miller, B. A., Murphy. Clemens. Perry, P. R.. Redding-
ton, W. T.. Seaman. L. F.. Sharer, D. D., Shaw, G. W.. Swiler.
C. P., Thrprne. H. W.. Washburn, G. H., Webb, R. S., Williams.
L. B.. Woodard. S. I'.

Officer Observers — Allis, F. H., Bailev, J. H.. Bellows.

F. B.. Black. E. C. Carlisle. R. B.. Cassell. J. C. Cohn. R. U,
Crumb. H. C. Drew, F. L.. Eastland, R. P., Estes, W. B..
Farnham. J., Ferrell, E. B.. Goddard. R. B., Herman, R.. Horst-
man. W. G., Kennedy, T.. Kisselburg. B. M.. Knox, C. R.,
LeM'is, J. L.. Lindblom, B. A., Lockwood. M. K.. Maguire.
H. B., Makillski, S. J., Merrem. L. C. Morsv, G. E., PiJtton,
E. J., Reck. R. L., Perrv, Harlev, Pierce, B. A., Ray. L. C.
Rogers, W. J., Shayes. F. P., Trickey C. T., Vivian. W. R..
West. E. H., Young. R. L.

CJ^ASS 76, JANTTAB'S' 11, 1919.

Bergman. Walter G.. Hiidg.-. Ctorge M.. Carse, Donald U..
Cork, Edward C, Edinburgh, Harold W., Gardner, Ralph A.,
Gault, Frank P., Gibson, Dorrance P., (Joodenough, Nelson B..
Hills, William L., L'Amereaux. Rettig C, Marland, George R.,
Riley, Harold P., Side-Livermore. W. S., Sturtevant, William
N., Sutphen, Preston L., Werhan, George E. H., Williams,
Raymond E.

CLASS 77, JARUABT 18, 1919.

Akers, William S.. Becker. Paul M.. Birmingham, Francis
I.. Cornwall, Frederick R.. CJascoigne, Ransom M., Gibbons.
John S.. Hill, George W., Hines. Paul S., Knight. Frank Jr..
Lohr. Edwin E.. Mitchell, Wade R.. Moore, James M.. Romane.
Frank L.. Savage, William S., Teter, Paul E., Walling, Norman
R., Whittlesey, Robin A.

CI.ASS 78, JANTJABY 2£, 1919.

Bird. Wallis C. BiannMi,, H,,,„. r T.. Brown. Earl. Fleming.
M. C. .)r.. Gruver. Elmer L.. Hales. James L.. Henrv. Robert
C., Hetzel, Ralph L., Jacobs. Harrv L.. Jagou. Lionel'.M.. Kim-
ball, Ellas S. ,)r.. Latham, Ector B. Jr., Learv, James B.. Lott.
Egbert P.. Macgregor. .\rthur S., Merchant. Brinlnall H..
Methvin. Ernest H.. Moller. Joseph A., Morgan, .\rtliur W..
NicholLs, Samuel S., Xichol.s, Newton Y., O'VIallev, Charles H.
Palmer, Julian P.. Schubach. Stanley .M., Silkev, Stephen G.,
Swanson. Ralph A.. Vance, Lederich S.. Wadle^gh, Jamts H
\^ agner, Robert B.. \Villiams. Gardner. Wells Wilbur J
Wilson. Will. S. Jr.. Woo.l.-. L. sli.' K.. Long. Wilbur.

CI^ASS 79, FEBBUABY 1, 1919.

Burroughs. Robert P., Cbidester. .Murrav B.. Christie. Jno.
B., Gilnagli, Lawrence J.. Grace, William H, Hurford. Milfor.I
M.. Jenkins. Kneeland, Keisker, Cbas. W., Lemmon. Evere t B.,
McBeth, Jno. S., Nemby. Glenn II.. Perry. Robert K., Roaii-
house, Colin S., Sandusky. Fredeiick M.. Sheldon, Morris F.
Smith. Peter T.. Sohm. Carl W., Staidl. Stanlev A.. Tolnian.
Mansfield, V'ellanti. Frank A.. Walbot, Ceo. J.. Westfall, Chas.
B., Westlake, William, White, John, Wolfarth, Leonard G..
loxtheimer, Milo F.

CIiASS so, FEBBUABY 1, 1319.

Angell. Robert C. Barber. .I,).sepli K. Jr.. Bav, Jro. K.,
Beeland, Harry D., Brady, Paul T. Jr.. Brewer, Chas. Jr.,
Browning. Kenneth S., Bu lor Bernard B., Cahill. Frank W..
Canadav, Nicholas. Carson, Wi'llam H.. Carter. Joh t H. f'arv.
John H., Clabaugh. Delwin B.. Connellv, John H.. Corbv.'Fratik
S., Crouch. John C, Cusson. Samuel J.. Davies Frankli" C
Davis Chester C, Divine, Harrv M.. Earle. Richard T.. Fair-
child, Harold F.. Finkenstaedt. Robt I^.. Hasnev. W lliam .1..
Harmon, Gains E., Harris, Chas. R., Hill. John E.. Hooper. John
W.. Hous-r, William D., Hunnicntl. Noble H.. Israel. Philip N.,
Keller. John H.. Kelley. Junions B.. Ligon. Walter J.. Love.
James W.. Mallon. Walter B.. Manchester, Mitchell W..
Mayhew. Daniel W., Mitchell. William T.. Mever. Robert A.,
Nelson. Edward A.. Olsen. Olaf L.. Pope, Roger W., Rabold.
Raphael F., Reed, Jno. H.. Rliotehamel. Jas. H.. R^chter,
Hibbard J.. Snider. Herbert B., Spcer, William C. Stuart.
Donald H., Sunderland. Dfan P.. Taylor. Hamilton D.. Tomlin-
son, Clyde L.. Turner, William A . Vierhus Albert V., Warren,
Arthur. Westcott. Hszekiah A.. Westervelt. Franc s R.. Wilson,
Edwin H., Wise. Charles A.

CIcASS 81, FEBBUABY 1, 1919.
Bruegger, Robert D., Chappelear. Dana H., Cowee,
Theodore H., Cummings. Cha.s. M.. I'^rver, Clavton G., Geddes,
Donald P.. King. David J.. Lee, .\lfred N.', Logan. John A.,
McCarty. William E.. Ohrbeck. Joseph E.. Raisky. Hubert B.,
Shaw, Howard \V.. Stevens, Jlax F, Yost. Jacob V.

'TheCmi'

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A CADET'S LETTER HOME

Dear l'"i(ei)ti Hank:

I reseeved the U-tter y:i rote TluuiUsgiviiiK ilay telliii
about Sarahs' belli engaged lo Cal Rennet from up Kichmond
way and I was glad to hear it because she ain't got no
ejucashun and anyway a aviator like me can't be worrying
about no wiiiien because he's got troubles enuff as it is and
if she wants a feller like Cal, she can have him cause ever
one nose that he ain't so much. Kver since he came back
from the agorculcher school and started farmin his place
the way he done, anyone wood no he was a darn fool. It's
just a fool's luck that he wood make the farm pay with all
the new fangled noshuns of his. Well, lu- can have her for
all I care and I wont shed no tears.

If I evar come back tho. Hank, in my new uniform \vith
wings which I'll get after I get my R.M.A. test, and boot.s
she'll forgit that poor fish and want to take up where we
left off alright but I'll tell her to go to him 'cause I don't
want her. I suppose it'll break her hart but it's ni> fault of
mine if she fell for a slacker like liirn wlu-n I went off to
join Uncle Sam's fitin forces.

I wish I cood be there for Xmas, Hank, hut 1 guess
we can't make it. Today the instructor sed that ya can't tell
when Jermany'II bust loose agin and the Government was
plannin and expectin big things from the new hunch a
aviators that's lurnin now and coodn't aford to spare any
of us now and if we went home we'd probably want to sta.\ ;
he sed that all a Jerman ace had to do was wach us fly
and he'd get so dizzie he'd fall or if he didn't he'd probably
choke frum his hart bein in his mouth an loze control
of his ship. He ment that thaid be so scared, I guess. Well,
Hank, you see how it is and a sticker like me aint goin t»
disapoint old Unkle Sam even if he has to miss Xmas with
the folks. Duty first. Hank, and pleashure after.

San Tone is quarentined agin acount a tha Plu and \v.'
miss the picher shows an the dances but we can still
promenade tha ladies on tha mezaneen floors of tha Hotels
and give the girls a treet. Gosh. Hank, the wimin all fall
for a aviator somthin awful and ya mite let that one drop
cazul like to Sarah and wach the effect but maybe ya hadn't
better either or she might come down hear or else coldn't
forgit as it's easy for me to do.

Ya sed ya'd like to here 1st. hand about what we're
doin hear so I'll sort a outline for yon what we do an ya
can reed between tha lines like. I'll givr you tha .sililnis if
ya no what that is an you can fill it in.

When we first come hear we didn't have anything
much but fateeg, bunk and outdoors, an a little close order
drill but couise that was easy because a man that's been
in the army as long as me an a couple of others that trans-
fured from tha old 21st. can Gold Brick, thru anything.
Anyway we got drilled by sum Medical Officer or sumone
who never had a chance to drill a company and wanted to
before he went home, an anyone nose thet a man that has
never bin in the army an nose only whut he's hurd from
some of the regulars that's around don't no if a movement
is bein done right or not so we was sorrie when they took
us off an put us in schul; right hear I want to say that they
arc makin a big mistake 'cause we get the same things wc
got in the Grounded Schul and there aint any use takin the
.same things twice, is there. And there's Masheen guns and
airiplanes and enguns that we tare down and put together
an fix — we don't tare down the airiplains tho, we just put
Ihem together, some Kewee has torn her apart; and the
Sargants that teech us ,ire hard boiled an wont let a feller
sleep, well we got only 73 hours more classes an that helps.
We fly. Hank, in the morning 'cause the air isn't so bumpy
as it is in the afternoons and the instructors are all grouchier
then, two; that's part of their job, bein grouches. I got wun
that's got his job sinched. I'll tell ya later why.

At 5:45 every morning but Sunday we got to get up
for revaly just to remind some of em there still in the army.
The guy that figured out Revily'll never have any luck an
no one with any sensu'd no therees nuthin to git up for In
tha middle of tha nite. Theres a lot a things that no one
can firgure out they do in tha army.

The chow. Hank, is tha best that tha army gits but I
didn't say anything about tha coffy, 1 couldn't tell ya whut
we thot a that 'cause yur folks might want to read this
letter and ya couldn't show it to um. Then after everybody
has dug his elbows into tha other fellers ribs and kicked

his shins as much as he deared to he eats tha hoi cakes lie'i-
l)i-eii holdin under tha table 'cause he's got a grudge againsi
tha fellers at other end of tha board an don't want to .see iini
get anything.

We go back to tha bunk house to make up our bunks for
inspecshun an dress uii for flyin which starts as soon as it'."
lite enugh. There aint many of tha boys flying because
if they was all on tha flyin list there wood be no one dis-
apolnted, and that ain't tha army. Told ya before that we
fly in tha mornin an ko to schul in tha afternoon an thin
comes retreat at 5:l.''i w lu-ii the band comes over from Kfll>-
No. 1 to play and I'll bet if it was'nt for tha band there
woodn't be meny out 'c:iiise tha same part of tha Peace
program that took Alscare-Loraine from .lerniany took,
disaplin away from tha Cadets an ya no what disaplin meens
to tha army; it's like water to ducks or fodder to steers.
They got to have it. Curnel Moss in tha I.D.R. explaines it
so's no one can read it, but ,\-a got to have it just tha same.
After we stan<l retreet, that is, some of us stand 1 while some
slouch like, we pass the Major in revyou and that is about
all cood be sed, we just pass. The line is sposed to be strait
but ya can't expect boy scouts to do that. We got a new
K.O. now tho. Hank, and he's a old regular like me an a
couple a others so we can expect soinethin better later on.
After supper we can do anything we want to if we don't
get caught. I've cut out a shootin craps for good so we go
to the "Y" and play the phonagraf and sing songs. I under-
stand from roomer that we are going to get a badge for
forun duty an since we been sidjerin in Tixas I don't think
it moren right.

Lights go out at 9:30 but no one goes to bed because
they wood lose there reputashuns as rounders an if they
went to bed when they wus sposed to some a tha fellers that
was in bed could sleep an no wun wants to give em thai
much pleasure. The other nite one of tha new class got rite
up in tha middle of tha bed about midnite an woke every-
body up 'cause he wus a hollerin so; he wus a givin a leck-
chure an he wus a sayin "Now pull back the cockin handle
as far as tha cafcane struts but keep ya line a site on tha
inierseeshun of tha diliiMlral an tha butt-tang-let tha crank
pin sweep back sharply so that tha cartrige is furmly col
by tha runnin splice-then adjust tha tappets to .010 an we
have a jam because it can't be remadied by imejiate acsliun".

Tha first day I went out to fly they stuck a instructor
in tha ship to learn some a tha stuff 1 had lerned at tha
grounded Schul. I guess, because I new how to fly long be-
fore I left there. I'd remembered about seein that tha
engun turned up 1400, inspect her all over, yell "thunh-lacks"
or "Contact", hed her into tha wind and take off; hut this
guy made me put on my belt an a lot o' fool things there ain't
any use in, for he sed we'd take a little joy ride. I askeil
him if he wanted me to take off an he sed "I had better
'cause it is tha rainy seeson an as we go right over tha
hangars we want to leave tha roofs on as tha ships might
catch cold". Right then's when I'd ot to a gotten a new
instructor 'cause I new we'd never get along if he wus as
careful as that 'cause I'm a careless young feller Hank, and
I like company. If I'd got Sweany I'd a been happier. Well.
we took off and by tha time we got over tha road an bunk
houses I was kind a glad he wus a hold a tha stick. Every-
thing went to kind a fadin away an getting smaller an tha
last time I looked tha lowers htoked like toad stools on th;i
ground.

Well Hank, the Guy that invented Imallmans must have
been a nut 'cause no one but a nut cood have thot of a fool
thing like that. 1st. that nose went down a little, then tha
darn thing reared rite up an things started; the ground,
which was below us swung up over an if it wasn't for tha
belt I'd a gone. Then we hung there for about ten minutes
an finally she shot down an rited herselfe; I no the in-
structor didn't have anything to do with her coming out
cause he looked at me with a scared look as if to want me
to salve him. He sed not to grab tha stick tha way I done
cauze his wife wus lookin for him home for Xmas an he
didn't want to disapoint her. I wish they wood put bigger
belts in these ships. Hank, an make these fellers cut out tha
stunts. Believe me no stunts for me unless I'm a doin them
myself, and when I say a thing ya no I meeen it.

When I felt her rite side up agin which proved what
they sed at Grounded Schul, that if ya let em go they will

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A CADET'S LETTER HOME

come out themselves, I openeil my eyes an he sed he eoodn't
make tha 5th. for me but wood I show him how. I sed nc.
oauze I didn't feel well after tha toemain poisinin I haci
tha day before an that maybe we'd better go back to tha
field as sum of tha others mite want to ride an I didn't want
to hog it all myself.

But he sed that he new one that was good for th.^
toemain cauze it was a alin of tlia stomick an tlia brekfast
I ate probably wasn't tha kind I shood have ate so he shut
her off an kind o' stopt her in tha air an I begin to feel
kinder better but tha nose went down agin Hank, (someday
they'll bild 'em that aint nose hevy an then a feller'll be
able to fly rite) but this time instead of tha ground goin ud
above like it done before it only went up part way and the
lake thats near here started chasln San Antone and Kelly
No. 1 started chasln Kelly No. 2 up thru tha Inesceet an tha
river started to wiggle like a snake an the hole darn bunch
was racin around like the picturs at the "Y" when the filum
breaks. The wind in tha wires is what makes me sick Hank,
cauze it reminded me of tha storm we had that sumer at
home when we lost all the calves that got cot under the
shed and thinkin of the por little fellers is what done it.

The last thing I remember plain is the tail of tha ship
was wavin around like it was loose an was goin to come off
an I don't now how times we went around but when the
thing finaly got straitened out we was a flyin like we was
drunk; up an down an sideways but it got thru pickin when
it got over tha field an now I no why they got tha cross on"
the field. I helped one of the fellows clean up the cockpit
when I got down, then went an sat on the bench with the
rest of the fellers until I got to fellin better. Since, I have
gotten 10 ours Hank, an cood solo tomorrer if the darned in-
structor wood let me.

I was goin to quit but I hurd the instructor tell the
fellers that I'd make a fine alator sum day as I had the feal
of the ship same as he had the 1st. time he went up and so
I'm goin to stick cauze Unkle Sam needs good aviateri.
The other day there was a feller that was doin a solo come by
a wavin the stick in his hand and everybody started running
out to pick him up and the instructors called up the field
to send the meat wagon and notify the hospital but he kept
rite on goin around; When he came down he brot the stick
down with him and it had a tag on it that read "To replace
No. 243", the ship he was flyin. It was left in the cockpit
an was only a extra won. Cours every one was glad it
happened that way cauze you can't fly a ship without a
stick no more than you can keep up your pants without
suspenders.

Another feller broke his throttle on a ship and couldn't
cut her off and he was goin around and every one was
wunderin why he didn't come down and the instructor sed
he'd broke her gun and why didn't he cut the switch, so ever
one run out in the field pullin an pushin his left arm like
they was cuttin tha switch. Everyl>ody was doin the same,
even the telephone girls. But he, bein one of those bunk
house aces, didn't have no brains to think with, an eoodn't

catch on so he kept right on goin around and the Curnel wuz
there and he sed a lot a cuss woords about him an got mad.
I was standing back a him an sed "Ta must remember that
.va was a Cadet wunce and maybe had little troubles like
the feller in the ship, Curnel". He must have felt kind a
ashamed cauze he got red in the face and walked away. The
instructor asked what I sed and then sed the Curnel was only
a Cadet at West Point in the old army days when the
Soljers were all men and not boy scouts and maybe I hadn't
better remind him of it any more cayze he was tryin to
forget it.

Well the gas finally give out and the feller in the ship
maid a 3 point landing on the two wing tips an the noze.
He unfastened his belt and was so exsighted he undid it
frum the frame insted of the buckle, but he had only nocked
out his wind when he landed on his neck. Another feller
landed an bounct in the air 18 times an they just give him
credit for 18 landings an 18 tail low take offs.

Gosh, Hank, it's a lot of fun to sit on the bench with the
other aviators an lissen to the yarns the instructors spins.
Even if they didn't have nothin but pushers in those days
they deserve lots of credit for bein able to fly the little
they no how. Well, It'll only be a matter of time till they'll
have to leeve cauze the young fellers that's flyin now'll crowd
en out.

The country hear i.s ill flat. Hank, which makes Texas
such a big State. It ain't no bigger than our State cauze if
ours was rolled out it would be just as big, and outside the
Buckhorn an tha .\ lamo there ain't no place of interest. Ive
traveled a lot of the U.S. since I was in the Army, Hank,
and I want to tell you the little old State where we has our
mail sent is the best of em all. I'd like to fly up sum day an
sircle around the old place like the buzzards used to do over
the bottom, that'd sprize the folks woodn't it. Hank, and I
can see Sarah and the rest of the girls crowd around to see
who it was and I'd walk rite on by her and pay no atenshun
to her at all, and I'll bet if old Cal came around then he
woodn't be so much after all. Well Hank, a lot stranjer
things have happened and the day of mirakles ain't over yet
as my instructor sed the day we went into a tail-spin over
the hangar an like to hit a ship on the line; he sed I shood
be in the billard business becauze I cood furnish material
to make all the balls and still have plenty left-meenin that
I cood outfigger the feller that sells the balls cauze I got
brains and he's got to admit it.

He's a grouch anyway. Hank, as I t ild ya and that
he wood hold his job cauze he's qualifide as he's got what a
instructor needs.

Give 'em all my love. Hank, and your sister Anny and
tell 'em theres one hain't forgot 'em an thats your old P-ii,

Dave,

(A Bientoe, as the Frenchman says)
P.S. If ya seen Sarah Just tell her where I am and that if
she cares to she can drop me a line cauze a feller gits kim;
a lonesome at that, Haidi, and a letter from most anywun
helps.

A Cadet Parade

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PENNIFIELD, AUSTIN,

Lieut. Wellington Arnold. Transportation Officer; Lieut.
Jesse B. Ho«e. Aero Supply Officer; Lieut. J. Belmont Jiskra.
Executive Officer; Cap. Bvron H. Mills. ConiinandinK Officer;
Lieut. Mark H. Reilniaii. I'ost Adjutant; Capt. Robert V.
Ciallaglier. Post Surgeon; Lieut, .lames R. Everall. Asst.
Personnel Adjutant; Lieut. B. W. Boulware, Radio Suppl.v

Officer; Lieut. Cecil E. Archer, C. O. SlTth D. A. S. Det.; Lieut.
J. Harold Carroll. Camp Supply Officer; Lieut. Charles H.
Thalmann, Police Officer; Lieut. George \V. Sawyer. Engineer
Officer; Lieut. Arnold S. Morse. Asst. C. O. SlTth D. A. S. Det.;
Lieut. Parker \' . Ahl. Personnel Adjutant; Lieut. Theodore W.
Bisland. Asst. Personnel Adjutant.

HISTORY OF THE AIR SERVICE SCHOOL FOR RADIO OPERATORS,

PENN FIELD, AUSTIN, TEXAS

N MARCH 29, 1918. the War Department arranged

with the University ol' Texas for the establishment

I of a school at the university for the purpose of

training Itadio Operators for the Air Service, Field
Artillery, and Coast Artillery. The aim of this school was
to train men as quickly as possible in the science of main-
taining, constructing and operating radio apparatus of the
Air Service, including the wireless telephone.

Dr. S. L. Brown, of the University of Texas was selected
as President of the Academic Board, and assembled a staff
of civilian instructors to assist and co-operate with the
commissioned and enlisted staff for the course prescribed
by tlie War Department.

The following .subjects were included in the curriculum;
Elementary Electricity. Practical Kadio Operation. Buzztr
Practice. Artillery Co-opi ration. Direction Finding and
Wireless Telephony. Military drill and Discipline was also
emphasized, to make soldiers as well as Kadio Operators
of the students. Lieutenant C. H. Thallman was assigned
as Senior military Instructor.

In the beginning the cour.se consisted of twelve weeks
of intensive tr'aining. in classes of approximately fifty men.
Early in April Captain T. L. Bailey, who had been
stationed at S. M. A. Austin Texas, was assigned as Com-
mandant of the School. Other officers reported rapidly
and when the first contingent of students arrived, the
school was ready for operation.

Brackenridge Hall on the University campus was taken
over to be used as a barracks, and the Engineering building
was used for classes and headquarters office. The men
were fed in the cafeteria- of the university. The Athletic
■Field was used as a drill and parade ground.

During the summer the attendance was increased con-
siderably and additional space for barracks was found in
the Law Building. K. Hall was taken over for classes and
the auditorium of the university in the main building was
used also. The men's gymnasium was used for a buzzer
practice laboratory.

With the rapid increase in demand for trained radio
men. the need was soon seen for the expansion of the
school and plans were drawn up for the construction of a
school and flying field to be situated near Austin. A site

of 310 acres was finally chcsen. located about three miles
South of Ihe city on St. Edward's Plateau. The location
is ideal and the surrounding country favorable to flying.

The plans called for buildings of a permanent type,
consisting of an administration building, two school build-
ings, mess hall, six barracks, ten hangars, a Y. M. C. A. hut
and a hospital, estimated at a cost of $600,000.

On August 2Tth work was started on the site and a
large part of the Field was cleared of underbrush. The
engineering work was under the direction of Prof. Edward
C. H. Bantel of the University Faculty,

It was decided to call the new location "Penn Field"
in honor of the memory of an Austin boy, Eugene Doak
Penn, an aviator ciidet who was killed in Italy near the
town of Foggia on -May 20, 1918, while in training.

During the summer months a band was organized un-
der the direction of Lieutenant Hoffhaus. and from a smail
beginning it expanded into one of the finest military hands
in this part of the country.

In Septetubcr the students of the school under the
direction of one of the men talented along that line, staged
one of the best minstrels ever seen in Austin at the local
opera house. Three performances were given. It was a
decided success and reflected great credit upon the school.

Athletics were not forgotten and the coming of cooler
weather witnessed the organization of a football team.
Games were scheduled with the other army schools of the
city and with the university team.

On September 26. the Commandant. Captain T. L.
Bailey, was promoted to the grade of .Major.

On October 11. there appeared the first number of a
weekly paper called "The Radio" published by the student
body. This paper was a five column sheet of eight pages,
and was full of live news about the school and the progress
of the war. It was generally conceded to be a very
creditable piece of work, and was eagerly read by all the
friends of the school. The editor was Lieutenant E. B.
Smith.

About November the 1st the school was moved to Penn
Field where construction was progressing rapidly. Suffi-
cient buildings had been completed so that the proper
quartering of men and continued instruction were possible.

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Lieutenant Ahl. Commanding Officer of the student de-
tachment, then organized the student regiment. First
Battalion, consisting of Air Service Men. was quartered in
"A." Barracks under command of Lieutenant Conway.
Second battalion, consisting of Field Artillery men. was
Quartered in "B" barracks undfr command of Lieutenant
Hunt. Third Battalion consisting of Coast Artillery Men,
"D" Squadron, and a detachment of the SlTth Depot Aero
Squadron under command of Lieutenant Everall.

The entire student body consisted of about lOCO men
and was growing rapidly when the armistice was signed.
Orders were then received to cease all construction. The
instructions of students however continued until about
December 15th, 191S.

On or about .January 1.5. Major Bailey received his dis-
charge and was relieved by Captain B. H. Mills. Captain
Mills prior to his assignment as Commandant of the school
was chief organizer and inspector of Radio Schools with his
headquarters at Washington. D. C.

Lieutenant J. Belmont Jlskra, who was inspector of
Radio equipment with headquarters at Washington, D. C...
reported for duty shortly before the arrival of the new
Commandant, and was appointed Post Adjutant. Upon
arrival of the new Commandant. Lieut. Jiskra was relieved
by Lieut. Redman and made Executive Officer.

The Postoffice Department has already announced its
intention of making Penn Field one of the stations on an
aerial route between St. Louis and San Antonio, Texas.

The present staff consists of sixteen officers- on duty
at Penn Field, whose names and duties are as follows:

Captain B. H. Mills, Commanding Officer: Lieut. J. Bel-
mont .Jiskra. Executive Officer: Captain Robt. V. Gallagher.
I^ost Surgeon: Lieut. Parker V. Ahl. Personnel Adjutant: Lieut.
Morris Berman. Finance Officer; Lieut. Jesse B. Howe, Aero
Supply Officer: Lieut. Chas. H. Thalmann. Police Officer:
Lieut. Geo. W. Sawyer. Engineer Officer: Lieut. Wellington
.\rnold. Transportation Officer: Lieut. Mark H. Redman, Po&t
.Adjutant: Lieut. B. W. Boulware, Radio Supplv Officer: Lieut.
Cecil E. Archer, C. O.. SlTth D. A. S. Det.; Lieut. Arnold S.
Morse. Asst C. O.. SlTth D. A. S. Det.: Lieut. J Harold Carroll.
Camp Supply Officer.

vSOME' L/^NDING GE/RR

WHY isnY the
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LOOKING FOR RECtiLATlONS OOVfRMINO DISCHARGES DURlNfr ARMISITtE PERIOD.

—195—

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FOUNDED AND BUILT
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"THE ALAMO"

THE shrine: or texas liberty

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Ue Iliiv!liiii<ls at Kelly

'ACCOUNTED FOR"

LuNi. EVERS ABBEY,
O. I. C. Photo Hui

/.«•«/. T. E. LOKEY

Capl. W. H. MARK

Cciplam WILLIAM H. MARR, A. S. M. A.

Captain Marr was commissioned Captain, Field
Artillery, at 2nd Training Camp, Fort Benjamin
Harrison, and assifjned to Artillery at C'amp
Travis. Texas He was transferred to Kelly Field
on December 29, 1917, and assigned to First
Divisional Recruit Regiment. Was instrumental
in the organization of the Trades and Recruit
Divisions, and then assigned as Section Com-
mander in Trades Division Personnel Adjutant
of Trades Dtvision, First Training Brigade.
Later Assistant Personnel Adjutant in charge of
organizing units. Post Headquartars. On detached
service from Kelly Field on recruiting for Air
Service in C'-*veland and Detroit, and reported
hack to Kelly Field in November, 1918 for flying
instructions. At present taking flying instructions

Lieul. T. E. LOKEY

Enlisted in the service August, 1417 and at
Kelly Field several months. Commissioned at
the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, on
March 8th. 1918, and ordered to Wilbur Wright
Field, Dayton, Ohio. Therein Command of the
258th Squadron until they w-ent over seas in
August, 1918. Relieved and ordered to Wash-
ington, D. C. where remained until ordered to
report to Kelly Field January 24th, 1919. Now
Adjutant of Squadron "H."

c;,;/./. S. E. MITCHELL.

Flying Dcp't. Hospital

l.uul. CARL E. NEWMAN,
Former Ass't. Adjt. Flying Dept,

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Upper left — Three ship formation flown at Review for
i'"loiiil Quiickenbush and Colonel J. E. Fechet. This was a
very close "V" formation, the machines being only about five
feet apart, with wings overlapping. Led b.v Lieut. Edwin
Burge. with Lieut. V. J. Meloy and Lieut G. A. Cary flying
tile other positions.

IaOv&x ri^ht — Seven ship "V" formation flown on same
occasion. (ine of the best large formations ever flown at
this Field under adverse flying conditions. Led by Lieut.
E. Burge. with pilots: Lieuts. V. J. Meloy. G. A. Cary. M. I'.
Smith. Lieut. Chickester. Capt. Kenyon. and Cadet Jahelman.

I^ower left— Seven ship bombing formation flown for
the Review. Led by Edward Stinson and flown by student
officers on the old Advance Cross^-Country Stage.

—201—

-202—

CORPORAL <TRIPES

WOUND 3T(?IPtS

number' BOCHE"
OFnClflLLY aCCO\.'UTiD
rOR IN ONE EN&«OMEKT

BUiC SrRlPE, LESJTHflN
SIX MONTHS OVER-StOJ

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MONTHS ■ OVER-SEAS'

WHITE. ONE roH tflCM ,

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RED, DISCHARGE STRIPE

SPECIAL CONDUCT STRIPE

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MOrtTH IN TEK/7S

WHITE STRIPES, ONE TOK
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/I Common -Sight In Large Cities These Day5 — /Ind— IheieSeen In KellyField,
LEFT SLEEVE FOR SERVICE /iND WOUNDS

TEXAS SLUMBER COMFORTS?

HIGH »^o Low

/qSPECT R^TIO

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YOU 6 0T«LL YORt CLO'se ON , fl «0I yrtfER

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-204—

THE "FLYING CIRCUS"

Major G. E. STRATEMEYER,
Executive Officer

Major EDGAR TO BIN,
A Kelly Field "Ace"

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VICTORY LOAN FLIGHT

Made by Kelly Field Flying Officers; in the interests of
the Victory Loan, in April and May, 1919. and coverins the
following States: Lonisiana. Mississippi. Arkansas
Tennessee. Missouri. lUinoi.s. Wisconsin. Minnesota. North
Dakota, South Dakota. Iowa. Nebraska. Kansas and Okla-
homa. Fifty enlisted men. who have seen active overseas
duty and who have been decorated, are accompanying the

flyers. All of the flyers are from Kelly and each one has
had at least 700 hours of tlyin.s?. Major Stratemeyer is ir
command, and Lieutenant Phillips is Advance Publicity
Agent.

A "show" will be staged each afternoon in the different
towns visited. This will therefore be the first "flying
circus" ever staged. H German aeroplanes. 5 French
"spads," 4 Curtis planes, and 4 Scouts will be flown.

-205-

WHEN THE BOOK CAME OUT

PUBLIGATIOIN COMMITTEE

Photos by Powrll
1. Sergeant Floyd T. OwiNGS. 2. Sergeant LouiS S. Wylie. 3. Chauffieur Geo. C. RhODERICK, Jr.

Seanl A. A. McGahy, Staff Photographer. 5. Private G. O. Queen. 6. Sergeant Hrank B. Hart. 7. Lieutenant H. D. Kkoll.

8. Sergeant C. G. Brand 9. Sergeant R. H. Colmyer, Jr.

-206-

autographs

—207—

—208—

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MAX ABRAMCHIK, Prop.

Manufacturers of

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CROWN Vermicelli
BUFFALO Vermicelli

E. p. WIL.MOT, President W. B. CHEW. Vice President

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AUSTIN, TEXAS

AMERICAN PLAN

Ask your (jrocer for
Southern Pure Egg Noodles

DRISKILL HOTEL LAUNDRY
UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT

W. L. STARK. Manaler

COR. S. MEDINA and GUADALUPE ST.
Phone Crockett 6548

THE

STATE NATIONAL BANK

OF SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

(United States Depository)

With Total Resources Over $5,750,000.00

Is appreciative of the patronage of .Army People and will be glad of the
opportunity of serving you

—209—

ALLAIRE DELICIOUS AND PLEASING

YOU ARE INVITED TO VISIT US-Come and 5« how Coca-Cola is put up for
your enjoyment. See the bottles cleansed and sterilized before filhng-see the "almost
human bottling machlnery"--see how spick and span and clean everything is. u will
enable you to understand why every bottle of Coca-Cola is so delicious and refreshing

PHONES: Crockett 455, Travis 1198

COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO.

424 E. Commerce St. San Antonio, Texas

-210-

FACTORS of SAFETY

The Factor of Sa/cly in Aeroplanes is 10-14
The Factor of Safely in Pneumalic Tires is 10' 1 4

The modem aeroplane has mastered
the air. It not only flies, but it flies
safely. Science and material have ex-
emplified speed and power in a ma-
chine which for strength, according
to its weight, is a w^onderful demon-
stration of man's mechanical genius.

In landing, and diving from altitude at great
speed, the aeroplane is subjected to terrific air
pressure — so great, that the marginal factor of
safety is approximately that of the pneumatic
tire 10-14.

Both are subject to great air pressure. The aero-
plane through speed, the pneumatic tire through

weight.

We should appreciate this factor of safety 10-14
in the pneumatic tire which places it on a par
with the most daring and original machine yet
invented for human transportation.

—211-

65^ to M.25

-211;

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The WOLFF & MARX Co.

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Samoset Chocolates are delicious
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for the smallest child. Instead of feel-
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for the children, realize that none can be
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Chocolates within reasonable amounts
and you will be delighted with healthful,
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Chocolates <^{

-213-

For all occasions serve-

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Pleasing, appetizing and satisfying.

Economical— let us tell you how to serve this delicious
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Phone Cr. 8349

RICHTER'S BAKERY

BAKERS OF

Butter Krust and Big Dandy

Bread

S. LAREDO ST. and SANTA ROSA AVE.

-214—

LA PERLA

The Drink That Satisfies

The history of Kelly Field and the great world war would
not be complete without LA P E R L A , the drink that
satisfies

This delightful beverage was the favorite of all
Army Men and especially in Kelly Field

Wherever you are remember to ask for L A PERLA
— sold everywhere in Texas and other States at all places
of refreshment.

Made and bottled by

ALAMO INDUSTRIES

SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS

-215—

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The Original
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San Antonio, Texas

The

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Here you will see one of the ,
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ALSO MANY
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made from the Rattles ofRattle-
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-216—

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KELLY FIELD

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Reduced copies of these Photographs can be found on rages of this Book made by

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MORE COLORS

—217—

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—218-

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—219—

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We will please you in the future.

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