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.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Frederick Staples World War I Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2015-07-06
Abstract
Frederick Staples (1893-1958) was born in Leighwood, Devon County, England. Staples served with the United States (U.S.) Army American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), 34th Aero Squadron, in France during World War I. The collection is comprised of a photograph album and a small amount of textual materials collected by Staples during his 1917-1919 service.
Joseph F. Wehner Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2000-10-16-431
Abstract
The collection contains photographs and documents related to the life and World War I service of German-American Joseph Fritz Wehner (1895-1918). Wehner achieved Ace status and received the Distinguished Service Cross for his service in the 27th Aero Squadron before being killed in action.
Samuel E. White Collection
Collection
Identifier: 2014-02-15
Abstract
Samuel Elbert White served in various balloon companies of the U.S. Army Air Service during World War I. The collection documents his training in the United States and his service overseas.