Identifier1994-10-20_text_001SourceThe Irwin Bryan Meyers Photograph Album (1994-10-20), Folder 1DescriptionMimeographed document describing the activities of the 88th during their time overseas, from their arrival in France in November 1917 to the armistice in November 1918. The account describes the movements of the 88th in France, giving detailed specifics on the men assigned to different duties, dates and locations, affiliations with Army Corps and other squadrons, individual missions and participation in conflicts such as Château Thierry, St. Mihiel, and Meuse-Argonne. The narrative includes descriptions of aerodrome construction, observation missions, accounts of major battles, and ends with the order for the 88th to join the occupational forces in Germany post-armistice. 10 pages.Creation Datecirca 1918SubjectWorld War, 1914-1918United States. Army. Air Service. Aero Squadron, 88thUnited States. Army. Air ServiceOriginal FormatdocumentsBibliographic CitationThe Irwin Bryan Meyers Photograph Album/The Museum of FlightRightsNo copyright - United StatesLicense
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