Manuscript Database
Creator/Title
Rapp, George Washington, Jr., 1893-1970. Papers, ca. 1917-1919. 6 items.
Call No.
Mss. C R ovsz.
Content
This collection contains information about George Washington Rapp, Jr.'s service in World War I. Rapp enlisted in 1917 and was commissioned a 1st Lieutenant and sent to Camp Zachary Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky for training in field artillery. He was assigned to Battery C, 350th Field Artillery of the 92nd Division, which was a horse drawn unit. Battery C's enlisted and non-commissioned men were African Americans and officers were white. Items include a photograph, American Red Cross soldier arrival postcard, undated list of officers assigned to the 350th Field Artillery, a program for the Second Battery's officer farewell banquet, a pamphlet titled "History of Battery C 350th Field Artillery," and a short biographical summary written by Rapp's son. Also included is George Washington Rapp's officer commission.
