Memorandum from L.S. Edwards to American Expeditionary Forces Headquarters - February 17, 1919
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American Expeditionary Forces Headquarters, District of Paris Memorandum NO. 123. There is republished for the information and guidance of officers, other ranks and militarized civilians the following pertinent orders and regulations on saluting, military courtesies and uniform: Salutes and Courtesies Par. 6, A.R. 406.
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Section I, Paragraph 1, G.O. 7, A.E.F., 1918.
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Coats 1. It is also prescribed by S.R. No. 41, W.D. 1917, that the service coat and overcoat shall be buttoned throughout whenever worn. II. It is also prescribed by S.R. No. 41, W.D. 1917, that the service coat will be habitually worn except at certain specific drills at which the Commanding Officer may authorize the wearing of the olive-drab shirt without service coat. The Commanding General District of Paris has issued no authorization for the wearing of the olive-drab shirt without the service coat. Headgear I. Hats-Par. 87 (a) S.R. 41.
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| Title | Memorandum from L.S. Edwards to American Expeditionary Forces Headquarters - February 17, 1919 |
| Creator | Edwards, L.S. |
| Source | Edwards, L.S. Memorandum to American Expeditionary Forces Headquarters. 17 February 1919. World War I Collection. A1771. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Memorandum by Adjutant General, L.S. Edwards outlining rules concerning uniforms, and the proper etiquette when saluting officers. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. Army--Uniforms; United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces |
| Subject Local | World War I; WWI |
| Site Accession Number | A1771 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | July 17, 1919 |
| Language | English |