34 20 1145 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 Unknown Graduating Classes and Employees Person An individual. Last Name Maury First and Middle Name Lewis VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? Unknown Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Sargeant Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Virginia National Guard Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Infantry 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 Maury, Lewis 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 The Virginia Tech, 17 October 1918 Description An account of the resource News article Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Virginia Tech 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 French Croix de Guerre with Palm; July 19-22, 1918 <ul> <li>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."</li> </ul> Citied by Division Commander and General Headquarters, July 18-22, 1918 <ul> <li>"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."</li> </ul> Silver Star Citation: Sossions, 18-21 July, 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> Officer of the Belgian Order of the Crown <ul> <li>Belgian Citation: Similar to the American for same deed.</li> </ul> Cited by Commander-in-Cheif <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> The above citations were taken from pg. 108, Virginians of Distinguished Service of the World War, published by the Virginia War History Commission, 1923 Bibliography Maynard Brothers article from The Virginia Tech, 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/df23650d8f9a30ac8915c66f4792f45b.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 in The Virginia Tech, 17 October 1918 Description An account of the resource News Article Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Virginia Tech  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 1912 Person An individual. Last Name Maynard First and Middle Name George C. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1912 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Ensign Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Naval Reserve Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Naval Collier Proteus Bibliography Maynard Brothers article in The Virginia Tech, 17 October 1918 Siblings E. B. Maynard (VPI, 1906), John B. Maynard (VPI, 1907) H. L Maynard, Jr. (VPI, 1910), and W. G. Maynard (VPI, 1920) 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, George C. https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/8b8411f70b2f3d45730415b60e662f02.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 The Virginia Tech, 17 October 1918 Description An account of the resource News article Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Virginia Tech 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 1910 Person An individual. Last Name Maynard First and Middle Name H. L., Jr. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1910 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Major Other Events What other significant events, outside of the military, occurred in this individual's life? Wounded 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? 312th Machine Gun Battalion, 79th Army Division Bibliography Maynard Brothers article from The Virginia Tech, 17 October 1918 Siblings Edwin B. Maynard (VPI, 1906), John B. Maynard (VPI, 1907), George C. Maynard (VPI, 1912), and W. G. Maynard (VPI, 1920) 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, H. L., Jr. wounded https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/711f32cb08b8a23c20b0b0b3ffa91f66.jpg 9e4f95835786cd46845257e50c6aed2a https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/e4ae9a8da512981ee2c426f74d277e98.jpg 2a89e43836a9a170d61f663bf8f0d5fb https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/b661182f8b15e294c3dac3b6dbfe40d0.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 The Virginia Tech, 17 October 1918 Description An account of the resource News Article 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 Maynard First and Middle Name John Blackwell 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? Lieutenant Colonel 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? Coast Artillery Hometown Portsmouth, Virginia Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Civil Engineering Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? Yes Siblings Edwin B. Maynard (VPI, 1906), H. L Maynard, Jr. (VPI, 1910), George C. Maynard (VPI, 1912), and W. G. 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Title A name given to the resource Maynard Brothers article from The Virginia Tech, 17 October 1918 Description An account of the resource News article Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The Virginia Tech 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 1920 Person An individual. Last Name Maynard First and Middle Name Willard Glasgow VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1920 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Seaman Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Naval Reserve Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? N/a Bibliography Maynard Brothers article from The Virginia Tech, 17 October 1918 Siblings Edwin B. Maynard (VPI, 1906), John B. Maynard (VPI, 1907) H. L Maynard, Jr. (VPI, 1910), and George C. Maynard (VPI, 1912), Ellenor Maynard Hometown Norfolk County and/or State Virginia Birth Date 7 May 1899 Birthplace Portsmouth, VA Death Date 29 Aug 1953 Place of Death Winter Park, Orange, Florida Parents Harry Lee Maynard and Mary E. Maynard Spouse(s) M. Jeanette Maynard Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? No Military Events What significant military events occurred in this individual's life? later served in WWII Postwar Life What did this individual do after the war? After the war, Maynard spent time in Norfolk, New York, and New Orleans before moving to Florida around 1940. Because of his position in the Naval reserves he made trips to Honduras and other locations. Occupation "Underwriter" Additional Notes In the 1917 Bugle he was listed in “Company ‘D’” at VPI Part of the “Norfolk Club” Moved back to Norfolk and worked as an “Underwriter” Spent time in Honduras (returned in 1922) Contributing Researchers Elizabeth Sholtis 1927 "Virginia Polytehnic Institute in the World War" booklet Did this individual appear in the 1927 booklet "Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the World War"? If so what page? 141 Biographical Text Willard Glasgow Maynard was born May 7th, 1899 in Portsmouth, Virginia. Maynard attended VPI from 1916-1918. His father and all of his brothers also attended VPI. In the war, Maynard served in the naval reserves. At VPI he was part of the "Norfolk Club" after leaving VPI he went back to Norfolk and worked as an underwriter. He met his wife, Marie Jeanette Maynard and moved with her to Winter Park, Florida shortly after they married. Maynard registered for the Second World War draft while living in Florida with Jeanette. He died in 1953 in Winter Park, Florida. 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, W. G. https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/d3f6c3a0b1cbd426f3de54a11b6576fb.jpg 5fab4c3581867919d1856a2e0a4c2437 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/31ac46e021fbe6b291d863d77652fbc1.jpg e2de6d23e249889b00e09efd0ea902c9 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 1908 Person An individual. Last Name McBurney First and Middle Name Ralph VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1908 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? Sanitary Corps Nicknames or Other Names Mac Hometown Alexandria, Virginia Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Chemistry Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? Yes 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 McBurney, Ralph https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/4c2fdccf3ca934981673448f66ff2d66.jpg 303aa0a17320db337f198d4eb0a20eb2 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/aeec59bea5043d4d4f6abf98ab1c4cf1.jpg 781dca0c9e8beb3062dd22188364b5a4 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/e281b0afc69b6778aed76eccf6f26eb9.jpg 21c149befb180156ff8a958c2dfc7606 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 1923 Person An individual. Last Name McCorkle First and Middle Name George Shirley Nicknames or Other Names Shirley Hometown Keysville, Virginia VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1923 Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Commercial Engineering Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? Yes Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Army or Marine Corps Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Company C, 38th Infantry, 3rd Division <ul> <li>The 3rd Division was nicknamed "The Rock of the Marne"</li> </ul> Military Events What significant military events occurred in this individual's life? <ul> <li>Transported on the Corsican to France on March 25, 1918. He was listed as a Private.</li> <li>Fought at Chateau Thierry and was severely wounded in action while serving with the Third Division in the Second Battle of the Marne. He spent months in hospitals after.</li> </ul> Birth Date May 23, 1896 Death Date March 17, 1937 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Private Battles or Engagements What battles or engagements was this individual involved in during World War One? Aisne; Champagne-Marne; Aisne-Marne; St. Mihiel; Meuse-Argonne; Champagne 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 McCorkle, George Shirley wounded https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/3c280240cc78871c32eeabe12b224d08.jpg aa1f4e478e181010bc226dc5c99dbe73 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 1916 Person An individual. Last Name McCormick First and Middle Name Henry King Hometown Big Stone Gap, Virginia County and/or State Wise County, Virginia Birth Date 26 November 1893 Birthplace Big Stone Gap, Virginia Death Date 5 September 1974 Place of Death Winchester, Kentucky Parents James Lincoln McCormick Sr. and Mary Byrnside Shanklin Spouse(s) Hazel Gatliffe Jones VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1916 Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? No, but did attend VPI during the 1912-1913 school year. 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? Company A, 27th Engineers (Mining) Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Private Military Events What significant military events occurred in this individual's life? Served overseas from 14 March 1918 through 20 March 1919 1927 "Virginia Polytehnic Institute in the World War" booklet Did this individual appear in the 1927 booklet "Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the World War"? If so what page? No Bibliography <ul> <li>Virginia, U.S., Department of Military Affairs Records, 1876-1947 for Henry K McCormick (see attached file)</li> <li><a href="https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/items/62834e04-4638-49b8-ae9a-9baa914ad090" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bugle, 1913 yearbook, Virginia Polytechnic Institute (Blacksburg, Virginia), pg. 121.</a></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 McCormick, Henry King 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 1914 Person An individual. Last Name McCowan First and Middle Name A. S. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1914 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 McCowan, A. S. 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 1908 Person An individual. Last Name McCready First and Middle Name C. C. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1908 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? First Sergeant Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Virginia National Guard Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Coast Artillery 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 McCready, C. C. https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/ba4be98c0b10702b2b2580cb8bf78bb1.jpg edc6b4ac4469953918cd5727ee07f33b https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/0f68b902f933da9546eca416d60e49c4.jpg 078c6aae9d363f74910e82b5c40e204c https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/6a08ef94b240707a349c35bcb6e139a4.jpg 03a92a46fa57b8d1b0c6cf70a767c1a6 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 1914 Person An individual. Last Name McCue First and Middle Name John Moffett Nicknames or Other Names N/a Birth Date 12/9/1890 Birthplace Bluefield, WV Hometown Bluefield, WV VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1917 Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Mechanical Engineering Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? Yes 1927 "Virginia Polytehnic Institute in the World War" booklet Did this individual appear in the 1927 booklet "Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the World War"? If so what page? Y Rank What military rank did this individual hold? First Lieutenant Retired Rank What military rank did this individual hold upon retirement? N/a Death Date 8/6/1956 Cause of Death N/a Place of Death Bluefield, WV Postwar Life What did this individual do after the war? Worked as a merchant in Bluefield, WV Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Virginia National Guard Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Coast Artillery Additional Notes *Not listed as a former classmate 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 McCue, John Moffett 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 1914 Person An individual. Last Name McCurley First and Middle Name J. F. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1914 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 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 McCurley, J. F. https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/67a20d6fbda3db6cb2f2919a9ccab96a.jpg a491e6390b838eee215135dc823a9b0d https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/275f64310480fa5332a3e4388cc23d02.jpg fa793f21cca1b0715a5468be50191752 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/a0a10252d2164e9dee2b2433b49d6265.jpg 685bfaa3d9ad724c80a5457c0a734af0 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 1916 Person An individual. Last Name McGinnes First and Middle Name Thomas Dix Hometown Merry Point, Virginia County and/or State Lancaster Nicknames or Other Names Mac Birth Date September 28, 1887 Birthplace Lancaster Death Date 21 March 1973 Spouse(s) Aileen Poole (he married two weeks before sailing to France) Children He had a daughter. Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Mechanical Engineer Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? Yes 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? 56th Artillery Rank What military rank did this individual hold? 1st Lieutenant Retired Rank What military rank did this individual hold upon retirement? Captain Additional Notes He served for four years. Military Events What significant military events occurred in this individual's life? Served overseas from December 1917 to January 1919 Bibliography <ul> <li>Virginia, U.S., Department of Military Affairs Records, 1876-1947 for Thomas D. McGinnes</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/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource VPI Class of 1915 Person An individual. Last Name McGregor First and Middle Name Raymond Joseph Hometown Lynchburg, Virginia Birth Date 25 October 1890 Birthplace Callaway, Nebraska (Custer Co.) Death Date 16 June 1973 Place of Death Lynchburg, Virginia Parents George McGregor and Ida Peterson Spouse(s) Marshall Courtenaye Houser 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? 28th Balloon Company from 7 July 1918 through 23 September 1918. In 23rd Balloon Company from 24 September 1918. Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Private Military Events What significant military events occurred in this individual's life? Entered service on 17 April 1918. Discharged on 7 February 1919. Sailed for France on the Duca D'Aosta on 20 October 1918 and arrived in France on 3 November 1918. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1915 Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Civil Engineering Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? Yes Retired Rank What military rank did this individual hold upon retirement? First Sergeant 1927 "Virginia Polytehnic Institute in the World War" booklet Did this individual appear in the 1927 booklet "Virginia Polytechnic Institute in the World War"? If so what page? Yes 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 McGregor, Raymond Joseph 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 1918 Person An individual. Last Name McIntosh First and Middle Name Baxter VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1918 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Second Lieutenant Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? US Army, Reserve Officers Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Coast Artillery Hometown Columbia, South Carolina Birth Date 30 April 1897 Birthplace South Carolina Death Date 23 February 1969 Place of Death Lynchburg, Virginia Spouse(s) Winifred McIntosh Undergraduate Major What did this individual major in while at VPI? Electrical Engineering Graduated Yes or no, did this individual graduate from VPI? Yes Military Events What significant military events occurred in this individual's life? After graduation he went to Ft. Monroe VA and at the end of 14 months his unit was scheduled to sail for France on 15 November 1918. However, after the Armistice on November 11 that was cancelled. Postwar Life What did this individual do after the war? He went to work for the General Electric Co., Schenectady, N.Y. for three years. In Oct. 1926 he moved to Lynchburg, Va. to work for the Appalachian Power Co., a subsidiary of the American Electric Co. of N.Y. He was superintendent of the Meter Dept. of a much larger territory, requiring hard work and many changes over the years. He retired in 1962 after forty years in the career of an electrical engineer. His hobby was gardening and he developed a beautiful azalea garden on his lawn which 'sloped down to a small stream. 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 McIntosh, Baxter 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 1911 Person An individual. Last Name McKann First and Middle Name C. R. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1911 Rank What military rank did this individual hold? Second Lieutenant Service Branch What branch of the military did this individual serve in? Signal Corps Unit What unit or ship did this individual serve in or on? Aviation 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 McKann, C. R. 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 Unknown Graduating Classes and Employees Person An individual. Last Name McKelway First and Middle Name Benjamin M. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? Unknown 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? 160th Infantry Brigade Headquarters, 80th Division Rank What military rank did this individual hold? 1st Lieutenant 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 McKelway, Benjamin M. https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/df841698b6b77871a4e65b90c2c314db.jpg fb4ea04e09a81bfd865af4ab9c8dd849 https://vpiworldwarone.vtlibraries.net/files/original/ea984f6ab5b9863ace797ef46eb36fd7.jpg 90fdec2244900333a49e3c0692d79d12 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 1912 Person An individual. Last Name McKnight First and Middle Name Charles Herschel VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1912 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? Ordnance Hometown Lynchburg, 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 McKnight, Charles Herschel 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 1918 Person An individual. Last Name McNair First and Middle Name J. W. VPI Graduating Class In what VPI class did this individual graduate or what class should they have graduated from? 1918 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 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 McNair, J. W.