William J. Snow letter to Adjutant General of the Army - November 21, 1922
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COPY CONFIDNETIAL November 21, 1922. Subject: Recommendation for the award of the Distinguished Service Medal. To: The Adjutant General of the Army. 1. The award of the Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel Frank M. Rumbold, General Staff, is herewith recommended. During the World War, Colonel Rumbold organized, trained and disciplined the 128th Field Artillery, which functioned most meritoriously throughout the way, in large part due to his initiative and activity. Prior to going to France, and upon his return from France, Colonel Rumbold was Assistant to the Chief of the Militia Bureau, applying to this most important post marked ability. 3. Prior to the World War, Colonel Rumbold, for many years a National Guard Officer, participated in the campaigns of Porto Rico and the Philippines, winning distinction for his gallantry and bravery in action. 4. In connection with Colonel Rumbold
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COPY For his marked ability in the organizing, training and disciplining of the 128th Field Artillery Regiment, the successful functioning of which unit during the war may be attributed in large part to Colonel Rumbold
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| Title | William J. Snow letter to Adjutant General of the Army - November 21, 1922 |
| Creator | Snow, William J. |
| Source | Snow, William J. Letter to Adjutant General of the Army. 21 November 1922. Rumbold, Frank M., General Collection. A1331. Missouri History Museum, St. Louis, Missouri. |
| Description | Letter from Major General William J. Snow to the Adjutant General of the Army recommending Frank M. Rumbold for the Distinguished Service Medal. Frank Meeker Rumbold served as Colonel of the 128th Field Artillery during World War I. He later served as Adjutant General of Missouri from 1925 to 1927. |
| Subject LCSH | United States. War Department; Distinguished Service Medal (U.S.); World War, 1914-1918--Medals; Missouri. National Guard |
| Subject Local | WWI; World War I; United States. Army. Field Artillery Battalion, 128th |
| Site Accession Number | A1331 |
| Contributing Institution | Missouri History Museum |
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| Date Original | November 21, 1922 |
| Language | English |