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The Assassination of Archduke Ferdinand
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria.
Heir presumptive to the Austro-Hungarian throne, and Franz Ferdinand's wife Sophie, Duchess of Hohenberg.
Occurred on June 28, 1914 in Sarajevo.
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The Battle of Tannenberg
The Battle of Tannenberg was fought between Russia and Germany between 26 and 30 August 1914, the first month of World War I. The battle resulted in the almost complete destruction of the Russian Second Army and the suicide of its commanding general, Alexander Samsonov. -
First Battle of the Marne
First Battle of the Marne, (September 6–12, 1914), an offensive during World War I by the French army and the British Expeditionary Force (BEF) against the advancing Germans who had invaded Belgium and northeastern France and were within 30 miles of Paris. -
Official Red Cross postcard notifying Blanch Doll that her husband,George, had arrived overseas
The ship on which I sailed has arrived safely overseas. Name, Cpl George J Doll. Organization Motor Truck co 422. American Expeditionary Forces. This was sent to George's wife. -
Germany Limits Submarines
On February 18, 1915, Germany offered “fair notice” to its rivals by declaring “unrestricted submarine warfare” in the waters surrounding the British Isles. This declaration left any ships traveling through the region subject to sudden attacks. -
The Sinking of the Lusitania
The sinking of the Cunard ocean liner RMS Lusitania occurred on Friday, May 7,1915.
During the First World War, as Germany waged submarine warfare against the United Kingdom which had implemented a naval blockade of Germany. -
Leave of Absence Permit
from the American Expeditionary Forces.
16. Pursuant to G.0.14,GHQ,AEF,c.b.,George J. Doll, 776649, M.T.Co.422, in granted Class “C” Leave of absence for three (3) days exclusive of travel time, with permission to visit Paris (Seine). The Quartermaster Corps will pay to this soldier in advance commutation of rations for five (5) days, at sixty (60) cents per day -
Letters to Blanch Doll from George Doll
George sent his wife letters quite often. He would tell her about what he did. What he was feeling and experiencing. He wrote over 350 letters, 367 to be exact in 9 years (1918-1927). It only says that he sent her letters but I'm sure she sent him ones back but maybe he just didn’t get them. -
Duty Pass
Doll, George J. Opl. M.M.Co. 422 has permission to be absent from his station and duty from 3:00pm to 10:00pm on weekdays and from 1:00 to 10:00pm on Sundays and holidays when this pass is properly in his possession. This pass is not transferable and must be signed in ink by the A.P.M. It will, during good conduct, remain in possession of the man. It permits the holder WHEN ON DUTY to pass guards as necessary--it does not permit pass privileges during hours other than those stated above.(over) -
Chauffeur’s pass
Chauffeur’s Pass No. 68
The chauffeur whose name appears below is a regular driver for the Transportation Dept. MR.P. While on duty he is authorized to drive a Truck, Light Delivery, Passenger Car through the gate.
Harry E. Ransom,
Capt.Inf. U.S.A.
Commanding. -
Travel pass to visit Clichy Post, District if Paris
Headquarters District Of Paris
Date: 1 June 1919
This is to certify that:
Name: Doll, George J. #776649
Rank: Corporal... Org: Moror Truck Co 422 QMC is on duty between the hours of …am and …pm everyday except Sundays and holidays, when he will be on duty between the hours of ...am and ...pm.
Permission is hereby granted above-named soldier to absent himself from quarters each day when not on prescribed duty until 12 o’clock midnight. -
Travel pass to visit Soissons
It came from commanding officer,Chlichy Motor Truck Park. It says George Doll has permission to be absent from his command from 7am to 12pm for the purpose of visiting Soissons. It was made on June 5, 1919. -
Wedding announcement and envelope (1945)
Major and Mrs. George J. Doll announce the marriage of their daughter Joyce Mae to El Rop Calvery Carlisle.
Staff Sergeant United States Army Air Forces on Sunday, the fourteenth of January Nineteen Hundred and forty-five
Santa Monica, California
At Home
852 22nd Street
Santa Monica, California -
American Red Cross Volunteer Special Services Transfer Card
Name of volunteer: Mrs. George J. Doll
Member of: Army Officer
Date certificate issued: Oct. 16, 1945
Hours of service given: 456 ¾
I recommend this volunteer for continuance in this service.
