WWI US Army AFS American Field Service Story & History Book for Sale

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WWI US Army AFS American Field Service Story & History Book:
$37.00

In July 1916 the American Ambulance Field Service (whichwould later be known as the “American Field Service,” or “AFS”) established anindependent headquarters in the heart of Paris at 21 rue Raynouard. Theproperty was made available by the Comtesse de la Villestreux of the Hottinguerfamily, who allowed their estate and private park to be used by theorganization for the remainder of the war. The headquarters consisted of anestate and five-acre private park with a view of the Eiffel Tower. It hadformal gardens and a grove of chestnuts, and included offices, mess quarters,an infirmary, temporary barracks, and grounds for the ambulances.

Once the Americans enteredthe war, many drivers joined combat units, both French and American, serving asofficers in a variety of assignments, notably in air force and artillery units.At the same time, a large percentage of volunteers signed up for the military,thenceforth members of USAAS units, but remaining identified with their AFSpast—a past kept alive through the work of HQ, still at 21 rue Raynouard, wherea Bulletinwas published and where visiting ambulancedrivers could find temporary lodgings and meals.

This is comprised of many personal stories and experiences of the brave and gallant drivers during World War I.

This is a reprint of the original in an 8 ½ x 11 staplebound format with 407 Pages.