Word: war
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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News has been received of the recent promotion to the rank of major of Captain Ralph Bradley '09, of the 14th railroad engineers. Major Bradley went to the Mexican border as a private in Battery A. Massachusetts field artillery. Following the declaration of war he was commissioned second lieutenant in the 102nd field artillery, but as he was formerly a railroad man, he was soon transferred to the 14th railroad engineers and made adjutant of that unit...
...been received from Washington requiring that all men be examined physically not more than 24 hours before their discharge. Before rereiving their discharges all men must sign the following forms: final endorsement of service record, final pay-roll, pay card, and honorable discharge papers. The men who have war risk insurance must also make the necessary arrangements about discontinuing or transferring this...
While the war lasted the duty to country was unmistakable--to remain in the University until called for active service. But in times of peace does not the civilian also have a duty to perform for his country? Irrefutably he has, and that duty is to fit himself to the extent of his ability that he may become a leader in thought and in industry, that he may become a citizen who will be worthy of the great nation of which he is a part. This is the duty that each civilian owes to his country, and the road...
Resolved: Whereas a very great number of members of the University have entered the service of their country during the war and are now, in most cases, about to return to civil life, the Board of Overseers urges that they return to the University and complete their studies...
...great need of educated men has been pointed out many times during the war by the various government departments, and the need will be at least equally great in meeting the problems to be solved during peace...