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Virginia Military Institute Archives

Alfred D. Barksdale collection

8 items

The collection (eight items) documents the World War I United States Army career of Alfred D. Barksdale (VMI Class of 1911). A member of Company L, First Virginia Infantry, National Guard, Barksdale was called to active duty during the World War I. From 1917 to 1919 he served in France with M Company, 116th Infantry, 29th Division. This collection includes a a letter (dated August 20, 1918) from Barksdale to his sister, written shortly after his arrival in France. He comments on the visit of General John J. Pershing to his regimental headquarters and other activities. Also included are three snapshots of Barksdale (circa 1918) and items relating to the award of the Croix de Guerre.

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Citation Certification

Citation Certification is written in French and regards Alfred D. Barksdale's Croix de Guerre with palm.

Citation Certification translation

Translation of the French Citation Certification that regards Alfred D. Barksdale's Croix de Guerre with palm.

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Rice M. Youell collection

10 items

This collection (10 items) consists of of certificates and other items, primarily from the military career of Rice M. Youell, VMI Class of 1914. The collection includes the citations for the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross, dating from his service in France during World War I, and a published history titled "Twenty-Sixth Infantry in France, American Expeditionary Forces" (July 1919).

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Rice M. Youell collection 10 items

Youell, Rice M. (Rice McNutt), 1891-1962

This collection (10 items) consists of of certificates and other items, primarily from the military career of Rice M. Youell, VMI Class of 1914. The collection includes the citations for the Croix de Guerre and the Distinguished Service Cross, dating from his service in France during World War I, and a published history titled "Twenty-Sixth Infantry in France, American Expeditionary Forces" (July 1919).

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