29 20 1145 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/0bb2bcdad9aa2ed4ce3409729aedc935.jpg bb872251571cf5ed8b99245ff7ae3c54 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/1f0f36b07c79775268ccb7f3dd8b63e2.jpg 636c8e8627fcdf5caeefdc271a69fc6b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Seddon First and Middle Name Samuel Venable VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Second Lieutenant Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Reserve Officers Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Infantry Hometown Richmond, Virginia Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Mechanical Engineering Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Seddon, Samuel Venable https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/7337b24ae73d2b21c9b111a631e6be0c.jpg 344f47cbff6f289c2bdf97c05904d413 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/fd7061fda1b67065c93274be235e40e1.jpg 0a4aac9d122feb3a45ea8b0b79d9a207 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Osterloh First and Middle Name Richard Marriott VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? First Lieutenant Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Reserve Officers Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Field Artillery Hometown Richmond, Virginia Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Electrical Engineering Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Osterloh, Richard Marriott Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Nelson First and Middle Name F. P. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? First Lieutenant Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Reserve Officers Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Medical Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nelson, F. P. https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/3300e30925d35d032d4ef1d1c83238f5.jpg 67b8116210eb8b36ed4e7f2c84e96e31 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/b043ec9af390ee6a48a253e0a066032c.jpg 788a1871da76b6c2dc2d3233bd8e4df1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Moorefield First and Middle Name Charles Henry VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? First Lieutenant Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Army Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Engineers Hometown Crystal Hill, Virginia Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Civil Engineering Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Moorefield , Charles Henry Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Mitchell First and Middle Name William VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Private Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? National Guard (General) Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? War Risk Insurance Bureau Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mitchell, William https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/1335f8ea506493a1235cff0a45ce00f6.jpg 7d8c49275a02b9aed5d64541b4fe1345 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Maynard Brothers article from&nbsp;<em>The Virginia Tech,&nbsp;</em>17 October 1918 Description An account of the resource News article Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <em>The Virginia Tech</em> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 17 October 1918 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Maynard First and Middle Name Edwin B. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Major Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Marine Corps Military Events What significant military events occurred in this individual's life? Major Maynard was in command of a Marine battalion in France as was cited for bravery in action and for caring for the wounded without regard to his own safety. Decorations or Citations <span><strong>French Croix de Guerre with Palm; July 19-22, 1918</strong></span><br /> <ul> <li><span>Citation: "During the operations from July 19-22, 1918, he displayed great bravery and fine zeal in exposing himself with profound contempt for danger in the most dangerous zones of the battlefield in search of the wounded whose evacuations he effected."</span></li> </ul> <strong>Citied by Division Commander and General Headquarters, July 18-22, 1918</strong><span></span><span></span><br /> <ul> <li><span>"He was conspicuous for his gallantry and devotion to duty during the offensive action of July 18-22, 1918. During these days with utter diregard for his personal saftey or welfare, eh continually exposed himself to the most heavily shelled areas of the battlefield searching for, locating, and expediting the removal of the wounded."</span><span></span></li> </ul> <strong>Silver Star Citation: Sossions, 18-21 July,</strong> 1918 <ul> <li>Citation: "For gallantry in action near Soissons, France, 18-21 July, 1918, in searching for and locating wounded under heavy shell fire."</li> </ul> <strong>Officer of the Belgian Order of the Crown<br /></strong> <ul> <li>Belgian Citation: Similar to the American for same deed.</li> </ul> <strong>Cited by Commander-in-Cheif<br /></strong> <ul> <li>Citation: "For distinguished and exceptional services as director of ambulance companies in teh operations of the American Expeditionary Forces. In testimony therof and as an expression of appreciation of his services I award him this citation." (Signed) John J. Pershing, Commander-in-Chief, Awarded May 16, 1919</li> </ul> <span>The above citations were taken from pg. 108, </span><br /><em>Virginians of Distinguished Service of the World War, </em><span>published by the Virginia War History Commission, 1923</span> Bibliography Maynard Brothers article from <em>The Virginia Tech, </em>17 October 1918 Siblings John B. Maynard (VPI, 1907) H. L Maynard, Jr. (VPI, 1910), George C. Maynard (VPI, 1912), and W. G. Maynard (VPI, 1920) Parents Harry B. Maynard Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Ambulance Corps, 1st Sanitary Train, 1st Division Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Maynard, Edwin B. https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/38c55b67167fc140b4a2ad5efee659be.jpg 3274438b37fc3f0bff28fd559f8120c7 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/53ad48020bea75228aed2916ad332c54.jpg 79aff0a3bdc2a9d9749149c3d6123086 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/3079d62224f1168711a62c894b135694.JPG ddc81309ac2f6c1a4b0eab2d3f70f582 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Kyle First and Middle Name Bernard Hewett VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Major Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? US Army Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Medical Corps - attached to the 12th Field Artillery AEF, 2nd Division Nicknames or Other Names Buffalo Station, Virgnia Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Preparatory Medicine Occupation Practiced medicine in Amherst, Virginia before the war. Parents Joshua Warner and Ella Catharine Aggee Kyle Decorations or Citations <strong>French Croix de Gurre with Palm and Gilt Star; Vierzy<br /></strong> <ul> <li>Palm Citation: "He always performed his duties with the greatest courage and admirable coolness under fire of the enemy, giving to those about him the finest example of heroism."</li> <li>Gilt Star Citation: "On July 21, 1918 while on duty as a surgeon of the 1st Battalion he accompanied it under a violent bombardment to an advanced position in front of Vierzy. He established a first-aid station and operated it with remarkable coolness under an intense fire of high explosive and gas shells. He never ceased his efforts in behalf of his wounded whose evacuation he effectived until the battalion was withddrawn from combat."</li> </ul> <strong>Citation by Division Commander<br /></strong> <ul> <li>Citation: "Captain Kyle has rendedred medical aid to the wounded at all times in a highly commendable manner, and his conduct in the discharge of his duty under fire has been most fearless." By command of Major General Bundy.</li> </ul> <strong>Cited by Division Commander; Vierzy, July 21, 1918<br /></strong> <ul> <li>Citation: "The names and deeds performed by the following named officers and men of this Division are published as being well worthy of emulation and praise: (Extract) 'Captain Bernard H. Kyle, M.R.C. 12th Field Artillery: As First Battalion Surgeon, he was with the battalion under heavy shell fire, July 21, 1918, taking up an advanced position in front of Vierzy. He established and matintained the Battalion Aid Station, collecting the wounded and applying dressings under heavy fire of high explosive, gas and shrapnel, which were falling all around the battalion station at Montramboeuf Ferme, carrying on his work with a calm exterior which inspired his men with confidence and courage. He was at his post from early morning until late at night until the battalion was withdrawn, caring for the gassed and wounded, all of whom were safely removed before he retired with teh battalion. This at Vierzy, July 21st, 1918." by Command of Major GEneral Lejeune (signed) Preston Brown, Brigadier-General, Cheif of Staff, Madison Pearson, Major, Adjutant."</li> </ul> <br /><span>The above citations were taken from pgs. 93-94, </span><em>Virginians of Distinguished Service of the World War, </em><span>published by the Virginia War History Commission, 1923</span> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kyle, Bernard Hewett Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Keller First and Middle Name Lowry VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? N/a Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? National Army Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Fifty-fifth Ammunition Train Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Keller, Lowry Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1906 Person An individual. Last Name Hope First and Middle Name R. D. V. 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Last Name Cary First and Middle Name John Barry VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1906 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Sergeant, then First Lieutenant Other Events What other significant events, outside of the military, occurred in this individual's life? Training May 1917 Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Virginia National Guard, and Army Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? B Troop, 317th Infantry, 80th Division; then transferred to 8th Aero Squadron, 6th Corps Ovservation Group (Army Signal Corps) Hometown Richmond, Virginia Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Civil Engineering Military Events What significant military events occurred in this individual's life? Flew over fronts lines for aerial photography Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cary, John Barry questionnaire Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1907 Person An individual. Last Name Williams First and Middle Name A. B., Jr. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1907 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Captain Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Reserve Officers Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource "First Supreme Loss", chapter about Major Williams' wartime service and death from <em>Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the World War</em>, published in 1927 Subject The topic of the resource Major Lloyd Williams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <em>Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the World War</em> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1927 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1907 Person An individual. Last Name Williams First and Middle Name Lloyd William VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1907 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Captain, Major (promoted posthumously) Death Date June 12, 1918 Cause of Death Died of Wounds Place of Death Chateau-Thierry, France Other Events What other significant events, outside of the military, occurred in this individual's life? Captured / Escaped / Wounded Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Marine Corps Biographical Text <p style="text-align:left;"><strong>"<i>Retreat Hell! we just got here!</i>"<br /><br /></strong><span>100 years ago, in early June 1918, a division of Marines were sent to support the French army at the Battle of Belleau Wood. Captain Lloyd Williams (</span><span class="_247o"><span>Virginia Tech</span></span><span>, 1907), from Berryville, Virginia, was assigned to command that division's 51st Company in the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment.</span></p> <div> <div class="_1mf _1mj"><span> </span></div> </div> <div> <div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>As they arrived on the field they found the French in retreat. When a French officer advised withdraw to a more defensive line Williams reportedly replied: "Retreat Hell! we just got here!"</span></div> </div> <div> <div class="_1mf _1mj"><span> </span></div> </div> <div> <div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Days later, on June 11, 1918, Williams led an assault that routed the German defenders at Belleau Wood near Chateau-Thierry. In that assault only 1 of the 10 officers and 16 of the 250 enlisted men survived or escaped injury. According to a French Major's report, after he ordered Williams to withdraw, Williams told him to "go to hell." Later, when Williams had been gassed and injured by shrapnel and lay wounded on the battlefield, he told the approaching medics, "Don't bother with me. Take care of my good men." He later died on June 12 from a shell explosion as he was being evacuated.</span></div> </div> <div> <div class="_1mf _1mj"><span> </span></div> </div> <div> <div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Captain Williams was posthumously promoted to the rank of Major, received three Silver Star citations and a purple heart. He was recommended for two other awards - the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross - but neither was granted.</span></div> </div> <div> <div class="_1mf _1mj"><span> </span></div> </div> <div> <div class="_1mf _1mj"><span>Major Llloyd Williams is not only the first Virginian to die in World War I, he is also the first Virginia Tech alumnus to die in the war. Since then Williams has been remembered by the Marine Corps' 2nd Battalion, 5th Regiment through their adopted motto: "Retreat Hell. He has also been remembered at Virginia Tech through Major Williams Hall (aka: Major Bill), which was named by Virginia Tech in his honor in 1957. </span></div> </div> <p></p> <p>Text taken from: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Lloyd_W._Williams">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_Lloyd_W._Williams</a></p> Hometown Berryville, Virginia Birth Date January 5, 1887 Birthplace Berryville, Virginia Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Mechanical Engineering Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? Yes Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? 51st Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines Regiment Decorations or Citations 3 Silver Stars and a Purple Heart; Williams was recommended by his commanding officer, Colonel Wise, to receive the Medal of Honor and the Distinguished Service Cross but neither were granted. Battles or Engagements What battles or engagements was this individual involved in during World War One? <div>Banana Wars<br /> <ul> <li>Occupation of Nicaragua</li> </ul> <br />World War I</div> <ul> <li>Battle of Chateau-Thierry / Battle of Belleau Wood (Aisne-Marne Offensive)</li> </ul> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Williams, Lloyd William died in service Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1907 Person An individual. Last Name Whitehead First and Middle Name H. C. 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