United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces
Organization
Historical Note
The American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F. or AEF) was established on July 5, 1917, in France under the command of General John J. Pershing. It was demobilized after the end of World War I.
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Hamilton Coolidge World War I Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2000-10-16-101
Abstract
Hamilton "Ham" Coolidge (1895-1918) was one of many young men from wealthy New England families who enlisted during World War I. The collection contains materials related to Captain Coolidge's service a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Service 94th Aero Squadron. Coolidge achieved Ace status, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and was killed in action.