H.C. McCain certificate of promotion for Powhatan H. Clarke - November 19, 1917
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THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA To all who shall see these presents, greeting: Know ye That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor fidelity and abilities of Powhatan H. Clarke I do appoint him Fist Lieutenant in the Aviation Section of the Signal Officer
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| Title | H.C. McCain certificate of promotion for Powhatan H. Clarke - November 19, 1917 |
| Creator | McCain, H, C. |
| Source | McCain, H.C. Certificate of promotion for Powhatan H. Clarke. 19 November 1917. Clarke Family Manuscript Collection, 1540-1926. DOC MSS 30. Saint Louis University Library and Special Collections, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Powhatan Hughes Clarke served with the 21st Aero Squadron and the Labor Bureau A.E.F. during World War I. He died from tuberculosis August 20, 1920. This certificate appointed Clarke to the Officer's Reserve Corps of the U.S. Army at the rank of 1st Lieutenant. |
| Subject LCSH | World War, 1914-1918; United States. Army. Administrative Labor Company, 133; Promotions |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | DOC MSS 30 |
| Contributing Institution | Saint Louis University Library and Special Collections |
| Copy Request | Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Please contact the Saint Louis University Archives for details at 314-977-5516, or tachee@slu.edu. |
| Rights | Restrictions may exist on reproduction, quotation, or publication. Please contact the Saint Louis University Archives for details at 314-977-5516, or tachee@slu.edu. |
| Date Original | November 19, 1917 |
| Language | English |