Rumbold, Frank M., General Collection
Frank Meeker Rumbold came to St. Louis with his family in 1868. He attended Washington University’s School of Medicine and graduated in 1884. He established his own medical practice in St. Louis, specializing in ear, nose, and throat ailments. Rumbold joined the Missouri National Guard and served as Captain of Battery A, Missouri volunteers. During the Spanish-American war he saw action in both Puerto Rico and the Philippines. During the Mexican Border Crisis of 1916, he resumed his military career as Colonel of the Missouri National Guard. With the outbreak of World War I, he answered the call to arms again as commander of the 128th Field Artillery. While overseas, Rumbold and the 128th Field Artillery saw fierce fighting during the battle of the Argonne Forest. After the war, Rumbold served as Adjutant General of Missouri from 1925 to 1927. He also received the Distinguished Service Medal for “untiring and successful efforts throughout his entire service.” This collection contains papers detailing the impressive military career of Rumbold and his command of the 128th Field Artillery. Of particular interest is his autobiography providing special detail of his service during WWI.
