Word: augusts
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...University Observatory in Cambridge was the first to discover two new stars, which were found during the month of August by Miss G. H. Mackie of the Observatory. The discovery of these stars, together with that of two new planets by the Rev. J. H. Metcalf is considered a splendid summer's work by the Faculty at the Observatory...
Specimens of field artillery material have been on exhibition on the grass plot south of University Hall since August 1, and will remain there indefinitely. The present exhibit includes a battery commanders' periscope, and telescope, a range finder, aiming circle, ordnance compass, Browning machine gun and automatic rifle, projectiles of various sizes, and a British 75 mm. field piece. The exhibition is being changed constantly so as to include other types of material...
Coolidge went to France with an ambulance section in the summer of 1917, and was decorated with the Croix de Guerre for bravery under fire at that time. He enlisted in the 101st infantry in August, 1918, and remained with that unit until, mustered out early this spring...
Arrangement for the National Matches have now been completed, according to Lt. Col. William C. Harlec, of the U. S. M. C., executive officer of the matches for 1919. They will be held this year during the months of July and August at the Navy Rifle Range, Caldwell, N. J., jointly by the War and Navy Departments. All arms of the service,--army, navy, and marine corps, are co-operating in this effort to develop the rifleman's art and to disseminate the results among the civilians of America as well as the military services...
Major Miller entered the service as a private in February, 1917, and was commissioned as Captan of Cavalry from the first Officers' Training Camp in August of that year. He was transferred as captain of Field Artillery in October, 1917, and served with the 89th Division. Later, he was attached to an independent Cavalry Brigade, and then assigned to the 18th Division in Texas. There he served as commanding officer of the 54th Field Artillery Brigade, and as divisional aviation officer...