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certificates

 Subject

Subject Source: Art & Architecture Thesaurus

Scope Note: Documents giving authoritative recognition of a fact, qualification, or promise.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

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. Coolidge served as a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Service 94th Aero Squadron. He achieved Ace status, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, and was killed in action. The collection contains materials related to Coolidge's military service.

Dates: circa 1917-1925
Found in Notes:  are awards and certificates granted to Captain Coolidge, including ones from the French government. A
Found in Subjects:  certificates

Charles W. Drew World War I Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-02-17
Abstract

Charles Wallace Drew (1896-1979) served as a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Service during World War I, and later worked as an airport engineer. The collection contains correspondence, photographs, clippings, and other materials relating to Drew's wartime experience.

Dates: 1902-1979; Majority of material found within 1917-1925
Found in Notes:  , identification cards, discharge papers, and award and commission certificates, as well as photographs of Drew and
Found in Subjects:  certificates

Floyd W. Shepard Collection

 Collection
Identifier: 2008-10-29-C
Abstract

Floyd W. Shepard (approx. 1890-1966) served as a pilot with the U.S. Army Air Service late in World War I and in the postwar occupation. The collection contains materials relating to his training in the United States and his service overseas.

Dates: circa 1917-1919
Found in Subjects:  certificates

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.

Dates: circa 1913-1979
Found in Notes:  on the front in France. Of note are several decorative certificates that he received for his service
Found in Subjects:  certificates

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