Re: 117th Machinegun Battalion
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In reply to:
Re: 117th Machinegun Battalion
4/12/01
Timothy, thanks for the information. My father was a Sgt. Major in the 117th. I am in possession of a small book he carried entitled, "Songs of the Soldiers and Sailors U.S." Issued by the Commission on Training Camp Activities of the Army and Navy Departments. First Edition. Price, 25 cents
To those in the service. 15 cents. Published Government Printing Office 1917 Washington.
It contains the words to 69 songs on various songs, patriotic, hymns as well as popular songs of the period. The booklet is small enough to fit in a uniform shirt pocket.
My father had printed his name, rank, 117th Machinegun Battalion, 31st Division, Camp Wheeler, GA.