[Postcard Set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns, 1918] (open access)

[Postcard Set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns, 1918]

Postcard set from Fred M. Williams to Mrs. Herbert A. Towns that is packed with photo cards showing scenes from Camp MacArthur in Waco, Texas. The cover of the envelope has an image of the Statue of Liberty to the left and is titled, "Souvenir Folder".
Date: 1918
Creator: Williams, Fred M.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard Letter to Fred A. Waltz, Ca. 1917] (open access)

[Postcard Letter to Fred A. Waltz, Ca. 1917]

Postcard letter to Fred A. Waltz filled with photo cards of a military camp. The envelope has hand colored photos of military scenes and is titled, "Souvenir Folder U.S. National Guard Camp MacArthur, Waco, Texas".
Date: 1917~
Creator: unknown
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 130]

Bulletin reprinting communications from the US Army Adjutant General's Office for soldiers at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: carrying the Dempsey Code Book; the treatment of conscientious objectors; identifying and recommending soldiers for railway work; and a reminder for commanders on giving clear instructions for the number of rations needed during travel. At the start is also a note admonishing units and exchanges against maintaining excess funds outside of their allotted rations.
Date: October 8, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 131]

Bulletin from US Army Southern Department Headquarters discussing the disregard for appropriate channels of communication when troops send forms to the War Risk Insurance Bureau, instead of through their appropriate chains-of-command.
Date: October 9, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136]

US Army Southern Department Headquarters bulletin reprinting a War Department bulletin that outlines regulations for soldiers' private property, followed by amendments to orders on troops' accommodations, and communications from the Army Adjutant General's office regarding the stoppage of pay for absent soldiers, applications for Army commissions by employees of government offices, and a prohibition on the voluntary induction of soldiers registered before September 12.
Date: October 23, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 124] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 124]

Bulletin reprinting War Department special regulations 28, change 3, which outlines footcare regulations for soldiers, as well as letters from the US Army Adjutant General's office regarding a change to form 1010 "P.M.G.O.," a change to general orders number 82 section IV, and a reminder about regulation of Red Cross sweaters.
Date: September 30, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 126] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 126]

Bulletin reprinting changes to Army Regulations, paragraph 1165, which addresses discharge, as well as letters from the US Army Adjutant General's Office regarding: carrying ammunition on troop transports; naming an artillery battery at Fort Crockett after soldier Leonard Hoskins; application to Central Officers' Training Schools; and enlisted men sent to officers' schools.
Date: October 2, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 136]

Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U.S. Army Adjutant General's Office regarding the need for officers to familiarize themselves with a "Civil Rights Bill," which affects insurance policies, and to explain its provisions to their soldiers.
Date: October 29, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 206] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 206]

Document outlining the trial of First Lieutenant William B. Lamberton on charges of drunkness, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 27, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Orders 86] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Orders 86]

Document outlining orders from the Secretary of War regarding a change of command for U.S. Army Southern Department, economizing the use of steel, the establishment of the Commissioned Personnel Branch, new regulations for transfers, and operations districts of the Motor Transportation Corps.
Date: September 18, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 129] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 129]

Bulletin reprinting several letters and memorandums from the US Army Adjutant General's office and other commands for troops at Fort Sam Houston, regarding: records of replacement troops; barring soldiers from listing "alien enemies" as beneficiaries; the allotment of benefit payments for soldiers under a suspended sentence or who are dishonorably discharged; and discontinuance of the War Risk Insurance.
Date: October 7, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 128] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 128]

Bulletin reprinting announcements from the US Army Adjutant General's Officer regarding: screenings for the elimination of "mentally defective" soldiers; instruction of soldiers in French; applications for transfer of enlisted men; designation of general hospitals; and an amendment for the War Department Circular of July 11, 1918.
Date: October 4, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 141] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 141]

Bulletin reprinting communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding applications for commissions from enlisted ordinance personnel, eligibility of enlisted men seeking commissions for limited service in machine gun and infantry units, and carry of the Dempsey Code Book.
Date: November 6, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 53] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 53]

Document outlining orders from Headquarters Southern Department announcing the appointment of Captain Clay Gruesbeck as assistant to the Department Adjutant.
Date: November 15, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 125] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 125]

Bulletin reprinting letters from the US Army Adjutant General's Office and the US Army Surgeon General's Office, regarding the issuance of uniforms to foreign soldiers under Army command, guidance for the care of influenza patients, instructions on daily drill and routines for Medical Corps personnel, marriage-by-proxy, and rules for reenlistment.
Date: October 1, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 127] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 127]

Bulletin reprinting general orders 85 that outline rerating for all soldiers beneath the grade of Brigadier General, as well as announcements from the US Army Adjutant General's Officer regarding: physical examinations of personnel abroad; transportation in camps for representatives of the Commission on Training Camp Activities; transfer of Puerto Ricans serving in the continental United States to Puerto Rico; and guidelines for avoiding the spread of influenza.
Date: October 3, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 132] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 132]

Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U.S. Army Adjutant General's Office regarding the definition of "spouse" in regulations for War Risk Insurance.
Date: October 12, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 49] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 49]

Document outlining orders from Headquarters Southern Department that assign Captain Henry E. Atwood as Aide-de-Camp to Major General DeRoy C. Cabell.
Date: October 12, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135]

Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U. S. Army Adjutant General's Office regarding War Risk Insurance and deserters.
Date: October 21, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 194] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 194]

Document outlining the trial of Alfred A. Letot on charges of violating the 96th Article of War, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: September 6, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 133] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 133]

Bulletin reprinting communications from the War Department regarding suspending the issue of boneless pork to troops, followed by several special regulations and amendments to general orders addressing the wear of overcoats, dispersement of certain funds, marking property of units, officer qualification cards, instructions for the classification of enlisted men, and the wear of insignia.
Date: October 15, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 52] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 52]

Document outlining orders from Headquarters Southern Department regarding ongoing peace talks and the need to maintain preparedness and morale until an armistice actually comes.
Date: November 9, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 163] (open access)

[U.S. War Department General Court-Martial Orders 163]

Document outlining the trial of Pvt. Clarence E. Sperry on charges of desertion, including the final verdict and sentence.
Date: July 19, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 48] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston General Orders 48]

Document printing orders from Headquarters Southern Department that announce Captain Henry E. Atwood's assignment as Inspector of Small Arms Practice.
Date: October 3, 1918
Creator: United States. Army. Headquarters Southern Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History