- Written by
- Brig. Gen. Birmingham, Henry Patrick, American, 1854 - 1932
- Lieut. Col. Paul F. Straub, German American, 1865 - 1937
- Gen. Carl R. Darnall, American, 1867 - 1941
- Created by
- United States Department of War, American, 1789 - 1947
- Published by
- United States Government Publishing Office, American, founded 1860
- Subject of
- Maj. Gen. Wood, Leonard, American, 1860 - 1927
- Date
- 1917; January 1, 1918
- Medium
- ink on paper with cloth
- Dimensions
- H x W x D: 5 7/8 × 4 3/8 × 3/4 in. (14.9 × 11.1 × 1.9 cm)
- Description
- Drill Regulations and Service Manual for Sanitary Troops 1914 is a brown linen wrapped book with gold print that reads, [DRILL REGULATIONS AND / SERVICE MANUAL / FOR / SANITARY TROOPS / UNITED STATES ARMY / 1914 / CORRECTED TO APRIL 13, 1917 / (CHANGES No. 1 TO 4)]. The binding of the book has the title in gold lettering and the back in blank. The inside front cover has a hand written inscription in black ink that states, [R. C. Simpson / 1st Lt. M.C. U.S.N.G. / Ft. Wadsworth N. Y. / January 1 - 1918.] The book is the second printing and has 235 pages. The manual has illustrations and photographs throughout depicting the definitive moves and instructions the soldier must follow. This includes how a soldier should carry a litter, saddle a horse, draw a sword, etc. A section of sheet music is included for bugle calls and an appendix.
- Place made
- Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
- Classification
- Books and Published Materials
- Type
- manuals
- regulations
- reference books
- Topic
- Military
- World War I
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alan Laird
- Object number
- 2017.111.24.4
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




