James E. Henschel honorable discharge and enlistment record - November 1, 1918
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REGULAR ARMY of the United States AND OF THE STATE OF To all whom it may concern: This is to Certify, That James E. Henschel Private 1st Class, Quartermaster Corps Regular Army as a TESTIMONIAL OF HONEST AND FAITHFUL SERVICE, is hereby HONORABLY DISCHARGED from the REGULAR ARMY of the UNITED STATES and of the State of by reason of To accept a commission as 2nd Lieut. M.T.C. per par. 28, S.O. 299, GHQ AEF, dated [October] 26, 1918. Said James E. Henschel was born in St. Paul, in the State of Minnesota. When enlisted he was 21 5/12 years of age and by occupation a Student. He had Brown eyes, Brown hair, Medium complexion, and was 5 feet 6 inches in height. Given under my hand at Decize, France this 1st day of November, one thousand nine hundred and Eighteen. G. Robinson Colonel M. T. Corps Commanding.
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ENLISTMENT RECORD. Name: James E. Henschel Grade: Pvt. 1/cl. Q.M.C. Enlisted October 1st, 1917, at Jouaignes, France In the service of the United States, under call of the President, from to Serving in First enlistment period at date of discharge. Prior service: None Noncommissioned officer: Never Marksmanship, gunner qualification or rating: No practice Horsemanship: Not mounted Battles, engagements, skirmishes, expeditions: German offensive on the Somme, March-April, 1918. German offensive on the Aisne, May-June 1918. Knowledge of any vocation: Wounds received in service: None Physical condition when discharged: Good Typhoid prophylaxis completed: June 1917 Paratyphoid prophylaxis completed June 1917 Married or single: Single Character: Excellent Remarks: Service honest and faithful Signature of soldier: H Gisenbart 2nd Lieut. M.T. Corps Commanding HQ. Co. MTC, School No. 1
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| Title | James E. Henschel honorable discharge and enlistment record - November 1, 1918 |
| Creator | Robinson, G. |
| Source | Robinson, G. James E. Henschel honorable discharge and enlistment record. 1 November 1918. James Edward Henschel Collection, 1917-1919. 1996.51. The National World War I Museum, Kansas City, Missouri. |
| Description | This form dated November 1, 1918, contains James E. Henschel's honorable discharge and enlistment information signed by G. Robinson, Colonel of Motor Transport Corps |
| Subject LCSH | American Field Service; Missouri. National Guard; United States. Army. Motor Transport Corps; Military discharge; United States. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.-- World War, 1914-1918 |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I |
| Site Accession Number | 1996.51 |
| Contributing Institution | National World War I Museum and Memorial |
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| Date Original | November 1, 1918 |
| Language | English |