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(15)-MAY, WILL E .- Joined the army on May 9, 1917, being transferred to the 81st Field Artil- lery on August 25. Commissioned second lieu- tenant October 26, transferring in December to the 51st Infantry, which was stationed at Fort Oglethorpe, and a few weeks later to the 17th Machine Gun Battalion. Went overseas June 27, 1918, taking part in the defense of a Vosges Mountain sector and later in the Mense-Argonne offensive. After three weeks in Army of Occu- pation in May, 1919. he returned home and was discharged August 13, at Camp Grant, Ill. High- est rank, first lieutenant, but recommended for captain.
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(1)-KYLE, JAMES G .- Attended the First Officers' Training Camp held at Fort Oglethorpe, Geor- gia, and received his commission at this place. Was assigned in August, 1917, to the Machine Gun Company of the 53rd Infantry. Sailed for France in June, 1918, and while a member of the A. E. F., took part in the battles in Alsace- Lorraine and Argonne Forest. Returned to the United States in the summer of 1919 and re- ceived his honorable discharge. Rank, first lien- tenant.
(2)-WHITE, JOHN HERBERT-Enlisted in the U. S. Army on July 3. 1898. At the beginning of the war attended an Officers' Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. Was assigned to the command of the 34th Company, 151st Depot Brigade, stationed at Camp Devens, Mass. Cap- tain White remains in the army.
(3)-FOSTER, DURWARD A .- Entered the military service in October, 1917, and was assigned to the U. S. Railway Service, Engineers. Sailed on foreign service in November, 1917. and was located at Vladivostok, Siberia. During the war Lieutenant Foster was with the Allied Armies in Russia. Held rank of first lieutenant.
(4)-HUSKISSON, J. CARL-Volunteered on May 15. 1917. in the Headquarters Company. Third Tennessee Infantry. Was commissioned from the Second Officers' Training School as first lieu- tenant. He has done duty at Fort Oglethorpe, Camp Jackson and Camp Dix, N. J., and re- ceived his discharge from the latter place on February 14, 1919.
(5)-BAKER, MYRON CLARKE-Enlisted for ser- vice in the United States Navy in July, 1906. and was assigned to the U. S. S. Ohio. During the war saw service in Central America. He was senior medical officer on the U. S. S. Zep- pelin with the rank of lieutenant commander.
(6)-CORBETT, LOUIS BROWNE-Became a member of the U. S. Army on May 9, 1917, and was assigned to the 11th Company, Naraganset Bay. Coast Defense. Later transferred to Head- quarters, 34th Artillery Brigade, Coast Artil- lery Corps. Stationed at various forts in the United States before sailing for France on July 18, 1918. Returned to America on Febru- ary 14, 1919, and received his honorable dis- charge on March 3. 1919, at Camp Grant, Il- linois. Has the rank of second lieutenant.
(7)-HURST, JAMES O'CONNOR-Entered the U. S. Army on August 15, 1918, and was placed in command of a company in the 70th Engi- neers, stationed at Fort Douglas, Ariz. During the war was engaged in instructing men for overseas duty. Was honorably discharged from service on January 16, 1919.
(8)-MARTIN, FRED-Attended the First Officers' Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, and was commissioned first lieutenant. Assigned to Company C, 318th Service Battalion, Quarter- master Corps, stationed at Camp Jackson, S. C. Sailed on foreign service in June, 1918, and after arrival overseas, became a member of the Army of Occupation. Returned to America in the summer of 1919 and soon after arrival re- ceived his discharge.
(9)-CLARK, LUTHER WILSON- Offered his ser- vices to the Government in the capacity of chaplain and first lieutenant. After assignment to the 305th Engineers of the 80th Division went overseas with this outfit May 25, 1918. Was in following operations: Somme, St. Mihiel, and Mense-Argonne. Transferred to 1st Division at Coblenz, Germany, May 1, 1919. Returned to America July 11, 1919.
(10)-CAMPBELL, FERRELL H .- Volunteered his services in May, 1917, and attended the First Officers' Training Camp, at Fort Oglethorpe. Georgia. Was commissioned second lieutenant and after being stationed at Camp Jackson. S. C., and Camp Joseph E. Johnston, Florida, sailed for France on March 12, 1918. Saw service at the front as rail-head officer with the 42nd, 77th, 37th, and 29th Divisions. On February 13, 1919, was promoted to first lieutenant. Re- turned to the States Angust 1, 1919, and received his honorable discharge August 26.
(11)-SKAGGS, JAMES S .- On October 1, 1917, or- dered to active duty and was assigned to the 347th Field Artillery, 91st Division, stationed at Camp Lewis, Washington. After sailing for France in July, 1918, Lieutenant Skaggs saw service in the Meuse-Argonne battle. After ar- mistice, assigned to duty as post surgeon at Brest. Returned to America August 13, 1919. and assigned to duty at Camp Dix, N. J.
(12)-WHITE, ROY DANIEL-Entered the United States Army in 1905 and was assigned to the 5th Cavalry, Troop A, stationed at a post in Texas. On September 29, 1918 sailed on for- eign service and during the war was promoted from sergeant to captain. Returned to the states in the summer of 1919.
(13)-TAUXE, FRANK WILLIAM-In August, 1917, entered the U. S. Army and was assigned to Company L, 4th Infantry, 3rd Division, Officers' Reserve Corps. Stationed at various camps in the states before sailing for France in April, 1918. Participated in the battles of Argonne Forest and the Marne. Was gassed twice and wounded. Lieutenant Tanxe remains in the Army of Occupation.
(14)-BOYER, CHARLES M .- Volunteered his ser- vices in the U. S. Army on June 3, 1918. Was assigned to the 6th Company, Coast Artillery Corps. He has done duty at Mobile, Alabama, and Fort Morgan, Alabama. Promoted from private to second lieutenant. Honorably dis- charged on January 13, 1919, at Fort Morgan, Alabama.
(15)-FITTS, WILLIAM T., JR .- Enlisted in Com- pany D, 117th Infantry on July 25, 1917, and was sent to Camp Sevier for military training. Sailed for France on May 11, 1917. After Ypres Defensive, he was ordered to Officers' Training School, where he was commissioned second lieu- tenant. On return he was in Hindenburg Line operations, being wounded October 17, 1918. Lien- tenant Fitts received the British Military Cross and a Divisional Citation. In January, 1919, was assigned to Company H, 38th Infantry, 3rd Division. Army of Occupation. He has the rank of first lieutenant.
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(1)-ASTON, ARTHUR F .- In May, 1917, entered the First Officers' Training Camp at Fort Ogle- thorne, Georgia, and received a commission in the U. S. Army. Later Lientenant Aston was transferred to a Coast Artillery Training Camp at Fort Monroe, Virginia. Honorably discharged on May 5, 1919, at Fort Dade, Florida. Held the rank of provisional first lieutenant in the regular army.
(2)-KIRK. JAMES PATRICK-Volunteered his ser- vices to the U. S. Army on April 26, 1918, and after four months of intensive training at Camp Lee, Virginia, received a commission as second lieutenant. Received his honorable discharge in November, 1918, at Camp Lee, Virginia.
(3)-WILLIAMS, PAUL SWIFT-Commissioned in U. S. Medical Corps July, 1918, and was as- signed for duty in the Chemical Warfare Ser- vice, stationed at Long Island City, N. Y. On November 21, 1918, transferred to Camp Meade, Maryland. Was mustered out of service on Feb- ruary 5, 1919, at Camp Meade, Md. Has the rank of first lieutenant.
(4)-CECIL, HARRY BARTON-Entered the U. S. Naval Service, in 1906, at Annapolis, Maryland and graduated from same. In May, 1917, was given command of the Naval Aviation Train- ing School, at Newport News, Virginia. Sta- tioned at Pensacola, Florida prior to sailing for France in January, 1918. Upon his arrival was made commander of the Naval Air Station at L'Aber Verach, France. Duty at this post was guarding the English Channel. Promoted dur- ing the war from junior lieutenant to lieutenant commander. Returned to the United States in April, 1919, and at the present time is stationed at Washington, D. C., in the office of the Naval Air Chief.
(5)-ACUFF, HARMON O .- Entered the service of the U. S. Army on August 27, 1918, and was assigned to Company H. 4th Infantry, 3rd Di- vision. Prior to sailing for France on April 5. 1918, was stationed at Newport News, Vir- ginia and Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. While a member of the A. E. F., participated in the fol- lowing engagements: Chateau-Thierry, Jaul- gonne, Mt. St. Pere, Mense-Argonne. After service in Army of Occupation he returned to America in fall of 1919. Rank, first lieutenant.
(6)-TROTTER, WILLIAM A. B .- Volunteered his services to his country on August 27, 1917, and as a member of the Second Officers' Training School held at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, re- ceived a commission as first lieutenant. Went overseas on May 5. 1918, with Company H. 59th Infantry. Participated in the following battles: Second Battle of the Marne, St. Mihiel and Ar- gonne. Lieutenant Trotter returned to the Uni- ted States on April 2, 1919, and received his honorable discharge in May, 1919, at Fort Ogle- thorpe, Georgia.
(7)-HATCHER, WILLIAM B .- Enlisted in the U. S. Army in August, 1917, and after attending an Officers' Training Camp received a commission as first lieutenant. Assigned to Company G, 7th Infantry, 3rd Division. Stationed at Camp Greene, N. C., prior to sailing for France in April. 1918. Was engaged in the battles of Chateau-Thierry and Belleau Woods. Wounded on June 21, 1918, while engaged in action on the Marne. Later transferred to Camp Conves, and was in command of this post. Returned to the States on January 23, 1919, and was hon- orably discharged at Camp Taylor, Kentucky, in March, 1919.
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(8)-IRISH, GEORGE H .- In May, 1917, entered the First Officers' Training Camp at Fort Mon- roe, Virginia, and received a commission as second lieutenant. Assigned to Battery E, 61st Coast Artillery Corps, stationed at Fort Moul- trie, S. C. Lieutenant Irish became a member of the A. E. F., in June, 1918, and after eight months service in France returned to America. and was mustered out of service on February 23, 1919, at Fort Monroe, Virginia.
(9)-PITTS, WILLIAM RILEY-Volunteered his ser- vices to his country in May, 1917, and was as- signed to Company E. 51st Infantry. In June. 1918, attended the Fourth Officers' Training Camp and in Angust, 1918, received a com- mission as second lieutenant and was placed in command of the 10th Battalion, 163rd Depot Brigade, stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa. After his command was demobilized in November. 1918, was chosen for staff officer, and was as- signed to Headquarters Company, 163rd Depot Brigade. Honorably discharged in March, 1919. at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
(10)-GRADY, OTHA-Enlisted in the U. S. Army in December, 1917, and was assigned to the Quartermaster Corps, stationed at Camp Hum- phreys, Virginia. Held the rank of second lieu- tenant.
(11)-WHITE, WALLACE LEROY-Began his mill- tary career as an enlisted man in December. 1917, as a member of the 304th Repair Unit. Quartermaster Corps, stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He was successively private, first-class, corporal, sergeant and first sergeant. On October 31, 1918, received a commission as second lieutenant in the Motor Transport Ser- vice. In April. 1919. Lieutenant White was transferred to Fort McIntosh, Texas, and placed in command of the motor transportation at this post. Honorably discharged on July 21, 1919, at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia.
(12)-WARDELL, CLARENCE EDWARD-In 1909 entered the United States Navy. His station was in New Orleans, Louisiana. During the recent emergency saw service on the U. S. S. South Carolina. He received his commission from the ranks.
(13)-MORSE, CHARLES RODGERS-Entered the military service on June 3, 1918, and after a course at the Reserve Officers' Training Camp at Fort Sheridan, Illinois, was commissioned second lieutenant. On September 16, 1918, was sent to an Adjutant's School at the same camp. On September 23, 1918 was transferred as ad- jutant to the lowa State Teachers' College, Cedar Falls, Iowa. Acted in the same capacity at the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, N. D. lIonorably discharged on Decem- ber 30. 1918. Has rank of first lieutenant in Reserve Corps.
(14)-FRANCIS, GROVER H .- Began his military career September 28, 1910, and served in the ranks until July 10, 1917, when he was com- missioned in Panama. Commanded Company G, 29th Infantry, August 12, 1917, to October 10, 1918. Discharged as first lieutenant on Feb- rnary 3. 1919, at Alexandria, La.
(15)-CLAPP. ERNEST-Served on the Mexican Bor- der in 1916. Sailed for France on May 12, 1918. as a member of Battery B, 77th Field Artillery, 4th Division. Took part in the following en- gagements : Chateau-Thierry, Ourcq Heights, Vesle and Argonne. Remains in the Army of Occupation with the rank of first lieutenant.
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(1)-DICKEY, FRANK C .- In September, 1918, en- tered the military service of the United States, and after completing a course at an Officers' Training Camp was assigned for duty to Camp Gordon. Here he was stationed throughout his military career, being mustered out of service in December, 1918, with rank of second lieu- tenant.
(2)-MeCLURE, WILLIAM KYLE, JR .- After re- ceiving a commission from the First Officers' Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe was assigned to Battery E of the 7th F. A. of the 1st Division. In October, 1917, embarked for foreign service and saw action on the Western Front, and par- ticipated at Cantigny. Returned to America in July, 1918, as an instructor in artillery, and after the armistice was assigned to the Univer- sity of Missouri as Assistant Professor of Mili- tary Science and Tactics, Field Artillery Unit. Holds the rank of captain.
(3)-NOLAN, JOIIN J .- Entered military service in 1918, and was assigned to the 305th Battalion. Tank Corps. Trained at Camp Colt, Pa., and Washington, D. C. Was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant and discharged in February 1919 from Camp Greene, N. C.
(4)-ATCHLEY, WILLIAM P .- Entered upon mili- tary duty May 10, 1918, in the Medical Corps of the United States Army, Was assigned to In- firmary No. 2 of the 157th Depot Brigade, sta- tioned at Camp Gordon. Was mustered out of service as a captain on June 20, 1918.
(5)-REEDER, COLUMBUS A .- Enlisted in the United States Navy, in December, 1917, and was sent to New Orleans for training. Was pro- moted from seaman to an ensign, and was made commander of a patrol boat operating in the Gulf of Mexico. Also acted as Assistant Yard Captain. Released from active duty on January 24, 1919, while stationed at New Orleans.
(6)-WINICK, LOUIS-On October 12, 1917, volun- teered his services and became a member of the Emergency Fleet. Made several trips to and from France on a transport while carrying troops and munitions to the Allies. As an en- sign was placed on inactive duty May 15, 1919, while located at New York.
(7)-RAWLINGS, MARION C .- Volunteered in the army on November 22, 1914, and was stationed at various camps throughout the United States. During the war was promoted to second lieuten- ant and located at Camp Joseph E. Johnston. Was honorably discharged as a second lieutenant in December, 1918.
(8)-REAGAN, FRANK GIBSON-Enlisted in Head- quarters Company of the 117th Infantry in June, 1917. Was in training at Camp Sevier until May 11, 1918, when he embarked on foreign service. Took part in the Ypres sector in Bel- gium. Completed a course at an Officers' Train- ing Camp and was commissioned as second Iiet- tenant and assigned to the 128th Infantry. With this outfit he was in the Mense-Argonne offensive. Returned to America in May. 1919, and soon after arrival received his discharge while sta- tioned at Camp Dix, N. J.
(9)-ESLINGER, ERNEST L .- In June, 1917, entered the naval service of the United States, and was located for training at Newport, R. I. He first sailed for foreign waters in October, 1918, and was engaged throughout the war in ordinary sea work. His rating was chief yeoman. After the armistice he was attached to the Peace Com- mission in Paris for duty.
(10)-CRENSHAW, BERNARD LEE-After entering military service in August, 1918, was located at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind. As a member of the 22nd Engineers he sailed for France in Sep- tember, 1918, and was engaged in railroad con- struction work while overseas. Was promoted to the rank of second lieutenant and returned to America to be discharged in May, 1919.
(11)-NOLAN, EDWARD G .- Enlisted for active duty in October, 1917, and was located at New Lon- don, Conn. During his naval career has been promoted to ensign, and has done duty on che United States Submarine D 1. At present time he is on active duty with his ship.
(12)-LOWE, WILLIAM OSCAR-Volunteered his services on May 23, 1917, and was stationed at Quantico, Va. Was assigned to Company 14, of the Marine Corps. Was transferred to detached service and attached to the 90th Aero Squadron. While engaged in this duty took part in several aerial combats on different fronts. Foreign serv- ice dates from December 1, 1917, to May 3, 1919. Was attached to the French 52nd Squadron for service. Has been awarded the American Dis- tinguished Service Cross, and holds the rank of captain.
(13)-YOUNG, FRANK LeROY-Entered military service October 9, 1918, in the Medical Corps of the United States Army. Was sent to Camp Sevier where he did duty at the Base Hospital located at this post. Held the rank of captain and received his honorable discharge from ser- ice on December 2, 1918.
(14)-ORR, STUART-Entered the First Officers" Training Camp held at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and on August 15, 1917, was commissioned as second lieutenant of infantry. Was assigned to the 122nd Infantry of the 31st Division and stationed at Camp Wheeler, Ga. After passing examination for commission in regular army on November 8, 1917, he was promoted to first lieutenant and assigned to 15th Division M. P. Later he was transferred to the 80th Infantry. Honorably discharged February 8, 1919.
(15)-BURKHART, ROBERT M .- Entered the First Officers' Training Camp which was held at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga., and upon completion of this course was commissioned a second lieutenant of field artillery. Was assigned to the 50th F. A. and has been stationed at various posts in the States. While located at Fort Sill, Okla., on December 9, 1918, received his discharge with the rank of second lieutenant.
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(1)-OLIVER, WILLIAM IRVIN-Entered the First Officers' Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe and was commissioned first lieutenant, ordnance de- partment. He was ordered to the Frankford Arsenal, Philadelphia. Assigned to duty at Washington September 29, 1917. and to Liberty Field, New Haven, Conn., in November on ex- perimental bombing work. Ordered hack to Washington, where he remained until February, 1918. Assigned then as instructor at Ellington Field, Texas, and assisted in organizing the first air bombing school in the United States. Went overseas in summer of 1918, and after duty in Paris, he was ordered to Tours, France, to the "Third Aviation Instruction Center. Returned from abroad February 12, 1910, and mustered out a week later at Washington, D. C., with the rank of first lieutenant.
(2)-McMILLAN. HENRY G .- Received commission November 7, 1918, as first lieutenant in the Quartermaster Corps. He was assigned, on ac- count of his wide experience in fire insurance, to the Fire Prevention Branch, Domestic Opera- tions Division. He was on duty in this work in Texas, Louisiana, Georgia, Alabama and Mis- sissippi. Discharged February 15, 1919.
(3)-BRUNER, ROBERT LYLE-Enlisted June 21, 1917, in Battery C, 114th F. A., and rose from private to first sergeant. Attended Third Offi- cers' Training Camp at Leon Springs, Texas, and then went overseas April 23, 1918, to the Saumur Artillery School, where he received a commission as second lieutenant. Assigned for duty to Battery A, 134th F. A., 37th Division, and saw service in the Marhache and Woevre sectors. Discharged in May, 1919, at Camp Tay- lor, Ky.
(4)-FONDE, CHARLES HENRY-Enlisted May 10, 1918, and was assigned to Third Anti-Aircraft Battalion, from which he went to the Coast Artillery Training Camp at Fort Monroe, Va. Received commission as second lieutenant and was assigned to the 31st Regiment, Coast Ar- tillery, on November 10, 1918. Mustered out December 10 at Fort Oglethorpe, Ga.
(5)-NELSON, VALENTINE SEVIER-Commodore Nelson graduated from the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis in June, 1873. During the World War, he was assigned to duty as com- mander of the naval station at New Orleans, La. He is the only inhabitant of Knox County who held the rank of commodore in the navy during the war.
(6)-FINKELSTEIN, ISADORE B .- Enlisted July 25, 1918, and was ordered to Camp Gordon, where he was assigned to 40th Company, 5th Battal- ion, 157th Depot Brigade. He was on duty in the insurance and allotment department for two months, and then became a student in the In- fantry Officers' Training School. He was com- missioned as second lieutenant of infantry in the Reserve Corps. Discharged November 28, 1918.
(7)-WIGGINS, FRANK-His services were accepted in the Dental Corps on June 14, 1918, and he was commissioned first lieutenant. He was or- dered to Camp Taylor, Kentucky, for duty and remained in the service there until his discharge.
(8)-SHAW. ROBERT M .- Enlisted in the Supply Company, Third Tennessee Infantry, and rose to be its regimental supply sergeant. Trained with his regiment at Camp Sevier, but after ar- rival overseas in May, 1918, he was commission- ed. Assigned July 15, 1918, to the staff of the Fifth Army Corps and saw service in the Vosges Sector and in the St. Mihiel, Argonne and Ypres-Lys Offensives. Cited in orders of the Fifth Corps. Mustered out April 30, 1919, at Camp Gordon. Rank, first lieutenant.
(9)-COOPER, JOHN S .- Is a veteran of the Span- ish-American War. At the outbreak of the World War he entered the army again and re- ceived a commission as captain in a machine gun company. Upon being refused for overseas service, he resigned and went to England where he enlisted as a private in the Artists' Rifles Battalion. He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Royal Marines, the only American to so qualify. Mustered out in England in April, 1919, and returned to America the following month.
(10)-DUNN, RAYMOND BERNARD-Enlisting May 9, 1917, he received a commission as second lieutenant from the First Officers' Training Camp. After serving with the 81st. 31st and 30th Divisions, he was assigned to Company B, 311th Infantry, 78th Division. After training at Camps Jackson, Wheeler, Sevier and Dix, he went overseas May 19, 1918, and with his or- ganization took part in the Meuse-Argonne Of- fensive. Received his promotion to first lieuten- ant on October 17, 1918. Discharged March 18, 1919, at Camp Devens, Mass.
(11)-ASHE, ROBERT L .- Volunteered as a seaman in the navy at Knoxville on December 12. 1917. Roge to the grade of ensign during service in the war. He did patrol work from New Orleans in Mexican and South American waters upon the U. S. S. Ozark, Somers, and Pannco, and upon the U. S. M. S. Hudson. Remained in the service until April 27, 1919, when he was placed on the inactive list at New York City.
(12)-MCNABB, CHARLES P .- Volunteered his ser- vices in the Medical Corps and was commissioned a major. He was ordered to duty in one of the Eastern military camps, but after three months of service his health gave away and he was forced to return home and resign his commission.
(13)-BURDETTE, JOE L .- Volunteered in the Air Service in December, 1917, and was ordered to the School of Military Aeronautics at Austin, Texas. He saw duty later at the School of Fire. Fort Sill, and Camp Dick, Dallas, Texas. He was in the Observers' Detachment. Received his discharge as a second lieutenant in the Air Service on January 21, 1919, at Camp Taylor, Ky.
(14)-KEITH, ALEXANDER HUME-Entered the First Training Camp at Fort Oglethorpe and received commission as second lientenant, field artillery. He was assigned for duty to Battery B, 316th F. A., 81st Division, at Camp Jackson. In January, 1918, he transferred to the Air Ser- vice and was ordered to Fort Sill, where he graduated in the school for aerial observers. Sailed for France March 4, 1918, and saw ser- vice in the Chateau Thierry, Noyon and Soissons sectors. He was wounded August 11, 1918, in a battle with a German aeroplane. Awarded the Croix de Guerre and Legion of Honor by the French Government for bravery in action. Mustered out with rank of first lieutenant at Garden City, Long Island, on January 28, 1919.
(15)-CECIL, JOSEPH SAMUEL-Entered the regu- lar army in 1898 and was a major at the out- break of the World War. He was assigned for duty to Camp Taylor, Ky., where he trained two infantry regiments for overseas duty. Received promotion from major to colonel. After the armistice he received assignment of commandant of military affairs in the Nashville schools.
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