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.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd514aaeb6b-ce9c-48f5-8f3f-3b8ae5cc504e

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