Redlands in World War I (Hardcover) by Ann Cordy Deegan, Maria Carrillo Colato, Nathan D Gonzales

9781540214638. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 194. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 194 p. Upon declaration of war on April 6, 1917, Redlands mobilized immediately. The local National Guard Company G departed on April 4 to Arcadia and quickly relocated to San Diego. Residents worked to establish a chapter of the American Red Cross and formed war committees through the YMCA, YWCA and Salvation Army. Thousands of residents pulled together to serve the war at home, donating their time and orchestrating bond drives. More than eight hundred locals served in the military, and Redlanders could be found fighting in every major battle involving American troops. Thirty-nine men and one woman made the ultimate sacrifice. This book commemorates the community s perseverance and sacrifices during the Great War."

• ISBN: 9781540214638
• Condition: New
• Hard cover
• Language: English
• Pages: 194
• Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 194 p.
• Upon declaration of war on April 6, 1917, Redlands mobilized immediately. The local National Guard Company G departed on April 4 to Arcadia and quickly relocated to San Diego. Residents worked to establish a chapter of the American Red Cross and formed war committees through the YMCA, YWCA and Salvation Army. Thousands of residents pulled together to serve the war at home, donating their time and orchestrating bond drives. More than eight hundred locals served in the military, and Redlanders could be found fighting in every major battle involving American troops. Thirty-nine men and one woman made the ultimate sacrifice. This book commemorates the community s perseverance and sacrifices during the Great War."