Tag Archives: WWI

On Finding My Grandfather

100 years ago this month, the world saw the end of the Great War. This day has special meaning for my family. While my father, two brothers, two uncles, and one nephew served in our military, some as career officers, … Continue reading

Posted in history, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

September 12, 1918 The day my family changed forever…

“On August 3, 1918, Major Harvey was transferred to the 103rd Field Artillery, and assigned to the second battery. With this battery he went into position September llth, participating in St. Mihiel offensive, September 12th, on which day he was … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 127 Comments