Gilbert T. Shilson papers, 1919, 1929

Summary

Creator:

Shilson, Gilbert T., 1897-

Abstract:

Member of Co. K, 339th U.S. Infantry who served in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition." Collection includes citation from French government for bravery in combat in 1918; and photographs.

Extent:

1 folder

Language:

English.

Call Number:

89272 Aa 1

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Background

Scope and Content:

A photocopy of a citation for bravery from the French government and photographs taken at the ceremonies at White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery during which the bodies of American soldiers returned from Russia were reinterred.

Biographical / Historical:

Served as lieutenant Co. K, 339th Infantry.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by Mrs. G. T. Shilson, of Lansing, Michigan, in 1966 (Donor no.: 4326 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.
Cemeteries -- Michigan -- Troy.
Funeral rites and ceremonies.
Military personnel.
Monuments and memorials -- Michigan -- Troy.

Formats:

Photographs.

Names:

Polar Bear Association.
White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery (Troy, Mich.)
Shilson, Gilbert T., 1897-
Green, Fred W. (Fred Warren), 1872-1936.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.
Troy (Mich.) -- Cemeteries.
Troy (Mich.) -- Monuments and memorials.