I found a number of items belonging to my dad's cousin's husband from the time he served in World War 1. I thought I just had commissioning papers, but continued to uncover more things. The items include:
2 commissioning papers (I believe that's what they're called) dated July 15, 1918 and December 17, 1917. Both were signed at Wilbur Wright Field, Fairfield, Ohio. I cannot read the names of the perso who signed them (different people). The one from 1917 appointed him Sergeant 1st Class, 44th Aero Squadron of the Regular Army. The one from 1918 appointed him Master Signal Elect 44th Aero Squadron of the Regular Army. On the bottom left corner of both it is printed "Form No. 152--A.G.O." and under that "Ed. Aug.16-17--500,000. Both show where they had been creased before and the one from 1917 has some staining on it and is also more discolored.
a small manual--The Chicago Daily News War Book for American Soldiers, Sailors and Marines 1918 Handheld-sized book with lots of information. Shows very minor wear to the edges on the cover.
larger manual--Signal Corps Training Manual Part I Aviation Section of the Signal Corps. It is stamped "Headquarters Signal Corps Aviation School, Wilber Wright Field, Fairfield, Ohio". 1917 The cover isfaded and falling off near the stapled "spine". The inside cover has a library-like paper glued to it with a check out system. It states: "1. This book is property of the Government." 2. You are to return this book not later than two weeks from date of issue. 3. You are responsible for the condition of this book and if lost or damaged charges will pe preferred against you for voilation of the 83d Article of War." Yike--how much of a fine do you think we might owe?! =)
5 volume small book set--The National Service Library Training Camp Edition Volumes 1-V Major Charles E. Kilbourne General Staff Corps, United States Army, Editor-in-Chief. The Collier Classics Copyright 1917 P.F. Collier & Sons. The pages are a little dirty on the exterior but overall the book sare in very good condition. They have color pictures on the inside covers
silk handkerchief--With its original box. The sticker on the edge of the box says "No. 50 1 DOZ "NIPPON"." The bottom of the box is stamped with "made in Japan." The handkerchief is in pristine condition--no staining or tears (just creases from where it has remained folded in the box). There is a solider in the middle of the handkerchief.
These are all items my dad's cousin's husband owned from World War 1. I'm presenting them together as they are a part of his collection when he was alive. I don't know what the rules are for presenting different items in the same appraisal request, so if there is an issue with something, please appraise the most valuable piece. Thank you!
