[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
[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
[U.S. War Department Bulletin 17] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 17]

Bulletin outlining orders for the issuance of type writers, pack carriers for motorized units, taxes on and exemptions for various services rendered for the war effort, and the establishment of two Army units at Georgia Tech.
Date: March 30, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
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 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
[U.S. War Department Bulletin 56] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 56]

Bulletin stating that designated "liberty theaters" will be furnished heat and lighting without charge, confirming the designation of two military camps, listing depots where uniforms and related stock will be carried after January 1, and outlining regulations on private property claims by soldiers.
Date: October 14, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
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 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 Bulletin 55, October 7, 1918] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 55, October 7, 1918]

Bulletin printing a notice about confusion involving soldiers attempting to open accounts with Federal Reserve banks, a statement about the War Camp Community Service, and a ruling of the Judge Advocate General on the proper definition of a "military camp."
Date: October 7, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department Bulletin 54] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 54]

Bulletin outlining a congressional joint resolution whereby the President can create zones where the sale of liquor is prohibited, congressional authorization for the use of franked labels when returning discharged soldiers' clothing, and orders on proper food preparation.
Date: September 28, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
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 Bulletin 123] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 123]

Bulletin reprinting communications from the War Department outlining the purchase of Liberty Bonds and loans and their proper allotment in the ranks.
Date: September 26, 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 an administrative memo from the War Department that outlines directions for mailing and telegramming certain inquiries, followed by communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding: limiting the spread of influenza when troops are transferred between posts; the definition of "parent of Spouse" with regards to War Risk Insurance; and a change to insurance rate premiums. Included as well is a note for troops in Headquarters, Southern Department about limiting the sale of sugar at exchanges to the amount allotted by rations.
Date: October 12, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[U.S. War Department Bulletin 52] (open access)

[U.S. War Department Bulletin 52]

Bulletin amending a minor point in a previous bulletin, stating the proper position of the commissioned band leader relative to the band when marching, listing pricing for horses and mules, and amending orders for the proper carry of ordinance in caissons.
Date: September 20, 1918
Creator: March, Payton Conway
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 134] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 134]

Bulletin reprinting a communication from the U. S. Army Adjutant General's Office outlining rules for submitting Form 1-Bs for War Risk Insurance: forms submitted with the same date as an earlier form from the same soldier would have to be amended with a later date to be accepted.
Date: October 18, 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 reprinting General Orders 70, section II, outlining the formation and organization of a Slavic Legion for "Jugo-Slavs, Czecho-Slovaks and Ruthenian" troops. This is followed by various communications from the Army Adjutant General's Office regarding: care of animals in the ranks; reporting "alien enemies;" and flour substitutes in cooking. There is also a note about improper use of communication channels for War Risk Insurance forms.
Date: October 9, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History
[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135] (open access)

[Fort Sam Houston Bulletin 135]

Bulletin reprinting general orders that outline the process for enabling soldiers to vote in US elections, and registration and care of motor vehicles in the service. Following are forwarded War Department communications regarding war insurance and insurance for deserters.
Date: October 21, 1918
Creator: United States. War Department.
System: The Portal to Texas History