Memorandum to General Crowder - August 24, 1917
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War Department Office of the Judge Advocate General August 24, 1917. Memorandum: General Crowder. General John A. Johnston called to pay his respects and say --
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| Title | Memorandum to General Crowder - August 24, 1917 |
| Creator | Unknown |
| Source | Unknown. Memorandum to General Crowder. 24 August 1917. Crowder, Enoch H. (1859-1932), Papers, 1884-1942. C1046. The State Historical Society of Missouri, Columbia, MO. |
| Description | This memorandum relayed a message to General Enoch Crowder from General John Johnston who called to say how proud he was of the success of the Provost Marshal and his efforts concerning the draft. This document is part of a collection compiled by Enoch Herbert Crowder, the Edinburg, Grundy County, Missouri native who served as Judge Advocate General. Crowder devised the Selective Service Act in 1917 which drafted America's forces during World War I. |
| Subject LCSH | Crowder, E. H. (Enoch Herbert), 1859-1932; Draft; Draft--Law and legislation |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; Selective Service Act of 1917 |
| Site Accession Number | C1046 |
| Contributing Institution | The State Historical Society of Missouri |
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| Date Original | August 24, 1917 |
| Language | English |