Charles Douglas Roe papers, 1917-1931 (majority within 1917-1919)

Summary

Creator:

Roe, Charles Douglas.

Abstract:

Charles Douglas Roe (1895-1931) was a soldier in the 4th Platoon, Company I of the 339th Infantry during World War I. He served in the war from December 18, 1917 until July 23, 1919 and was stationed in Northern Russia for nine months. His company was called Detroit's own, The Polar Bear. Collection includes photocopies of group portraits of the 339th Infantry, Company I while stationed overseas during World War I, a photocopy of Roe's services card, and his obituary.

Extent:

1 oversize folder

Language:

English

Call Number:

2014081 UAl

Authors:

Finding aid created by Bentley Historical Library staff

Background

Scope and Content:

Photocopies of group portraits of the 339th Infantry, Company I while stationed overseas during World War I, a photocopy of Roe's services card, and his obituary.

Biographical / Historical:

Charles Douglas Roe (1895-1931) was a soldier in the 4th Platoon, Company I of the 339th Infantry during World War I. He served in the war from December 18, 1917 until July 23, 1919 and was stationed in Northern Russia for nine months. His company was called Detroit's own, The Polar Bear.

Acquisition Information:

Donated by Janice Ishikawa (donor no. 11070 )

Accruals:

No further accruals are expected.

Rules or Conventions:

Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects

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Subjects:

Polar Bear Expedition.
World War, 1914-1918.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 339th. Company I.
Roe, Charles Douglas.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.