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PAGE SIX MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFORD. OREGON, FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 1942. E Major General Charles H. Gerhardt Earns Rapid Ad vancement Since 1917 Ma J .-Gen. Charles H. Gerhardt graduated from the United ..... . MaJ.-Gan. Gerhardt State Military academy In 1917, and was immediately asaigned to troop C. 3rd cavalry,- at Fort Sam Houston. Tex. When the regiment went overseas in Octo ber he commanded the troops. His initial assignment in France was with remount troops in Bor deaux and Treveray. In June of 1918 he became aide-de-camp to Major General W. M. Wright, who organized and trained the staffs of the III. V and VII corps. In Aug ist, 1918, he was as signed as Assistant plans and training officer in the 89th in fantry division, and was with the division through the St. Mihlel and Argonije offensives until the armistice. The divi sion stayed in Germany for a time with the American army of occupation, and returned to France long enough for the gen eral to quarterback the 89th di vision football team to the cham pionship of the A. E. F. After the return of the division to the United States, he again became aide to General Wright. In January, 1920, he took command of troop A, 14th cav alry, then stationed at Fort Sam Houston, Tex. In the fall of 1919 and 1920, he served as as sistant coach of football at West Point. During the years 1921-1923, the general was a student at the Cavalry school. Fort Riley, Kan. The latter part of this period he took the advanced equitation course, and stayed as equitation instructor from 1923-1925. From 1926 tmtil 1931, he was tactical officer at the United States Mili tary academy. From 1924 through 1930, he was a member of the army polo team which won, in 1929, the army championship in London, Typifying the close co-op- ' lion between Infantry d artil lery In the new 91st Division at Camp White, Brigadier General P. W. Clarkson, infantry, assist ant commander, and Brigadier General E. S. OH, field artillery commander, go for a spin. i v , v ' 1 s ' 1 (Cour,,,T Oregon Journal) WELCOME 9ist Division "They Can't Lose" BUY BONDS BUY STAMPS (Formerly Hansen's) 35 No. Bartlett England, from the British army. During this period, the general I carried a national rating of seven goals (only one other army polo player has been rated this high.) While at the United States Military academy the gen eral played baseball, basketball and football, in addition to polo From 1931-1933, the general attended Command and General Staff school at Fort Leaven worth, Kan. During the years 1933-1934, he served with the 8th cavalry, Fort Bliss, Tex., as a squadron commander and re gimental plans and training or ficer. The years 1934-1936 found him in the Philippine de partment as assistant chief of staff for personnel. He returned to the United States in 1938. and until 1940 served with the 11th cavalry at Presidio of Mon terey In California. During this time he was regimental plans and training officer and regimental commander. Twice during this period he -was on de tachment service to headquart ers fourth army; the first time in 1937 when he was assistant to ihe plans and training officer, and the second time 1939 he was assistant supply officer. The general was assigned to general headquarters from 1940- l 1941. and in 1941-1942 com manded both the 56th cavalry brigade and the 2nd cavalry bri gade at Fort Bliss. Tex. . On July 8, 1942, General Ger hardt assumed command of the 91st infantry division at Camp White. 91st Division A.E.F. Chronology Travel Table MONTANA JOINS WAACS Butte, Mont (U.PJ The first Montana woman to be accepted into the women's auxiliary ar my corps, Miss Betty Clague, is a direct descendant on her mother's side from Nathan Hale. Revolutionary War hero who said, "My only regret is that I have but one life to give for my country." Wake Island was discovered by the British In 1796. AIRPLANES Northbound A total of S4.000 American communities, with a combined population of 6,900,000, are entirely dependent on motor trucks for freight service. GREETINGS to a Grand Outfit of Fighting Men THE HE Division at Camp White and to the members of the Old 91st, whose glorious achievement thrilled us all a quarter-century ago, we extend a sincere welcome to the Med ford Rogue Wonderland. ROGUE RIVER CHEVROLET Ninth and Bartlett fvicfoRyj 1917 September 5 First five per cent of draft entrained for Camp Lewis. November .. General Greene and Chief of Staff leave for Eu rope to study conditions. 1918 March General Greene re turns. June 19 Advance party leaves Camp Lewis for France. Divi sion follows. June 24-June 30 Division ar rives Camp Merritt, New Jersey. July 6 Division leaves for France. July 16-rConvoy met by 12 British destroyers. July 17 Most of the Division landed in England. July 23 England to France. August Spent In training area. August 29 Major General William H. Johnston assumes command. September 7 Division leaves for front. September 11-13 Near Void, Pagny-sur-Meuse and Sorcy-su.-Meuse in reserve for St. Mihiel drive. September 17 From- Vavin- court to Autrecourt. September 19 From Autre- court to Vraincourt assigned to Vth Corps, United States Army. September 20 Cote 290 For.'t de Hesse. Seotember 26 Captured Bois de Cheppy, Bols de Very, and Very plank road. September 27 Captured Eclis- fontaine. Bouleaux Bois. Serieux Farm, and entered Epinonville. September 28 Captured Epi nonville. Les Eplnettes Bois. the Bo'is de Cierges. Exmorieux Farm, Bois de Baulny, Tronsol Farm. September 29 Further ad vances In Argonne, eight kilo meter line.- - September 30-October 3 Walt I r, for flank divisions. October 4 Relief of Division completed. October 6 181st Brigade goes back into Argonne. October 16 Division entrains for Belgium. October 20 Division assem bled near Roulers. I October 29 Relief of French near Waereghem started. . j October 31 Spitaals Bosschen taken. November 1 Wortegem, Heu zel, Oycke, Eekhout, and Eeve recaptured; Audenarde entered. November 2 Audenarde mop ped up. November 3 Prepare t i o n s made to cross Scheldt; Division relieved. November 10 182nd Brigade crosses Scheldt river and ad vances. November 11 Armistice signed. November 18 March to Rhine started. November 18 March to Rhine stopped. November 25 -Deer .ber 5 L.i river ntar Dnterghem. December 7 Arrived at bil lets south of Dunkrrque. December 28 Division start to l.-ve for Le Mans area. 1919 January 27 Division reviewed by General Pershing. March 18 91st Division As sociation formed at La Ferte Bernard. March 19 -April 6 Division siils from St. Nataire. April 23 May 14 Division demobilized. COMMANDING GENERALS 91st Division had four com manding generals as follows: Major General Henry A. Greene (assigned), August 23, 1917 to June 19, 1918; Brig adier General James A. Irons (temporary), November 24, 1917 to December 25, 1917; Brigadier General F. S. Soltz (temporary), December 25, 1917 to March 2, 1918, and June 19. 1918 to August 31, 1918; Major General William H. Johnston (assigned), Au gust 31, 1918 to demobiliza PRIORITIES PUT HEN BACK TO MOTHERING Akron, O. (U.R) Add notes on "business resulting from the war": the little red hen is back it work brooding her ' flock again. Officials of the B. F. Goodrich Co., which for several years has been supplying a large part of the rubber for artificial "mother hens" used In rearing young chicks, revealed here that the government regards the use of rubber for these modern brood ers as "non-essential" and has banned its further use. That tosses the mothering business right back into the hen's lap or under it. Ltmn Malls CloM 4 53 a. m. a S3 a. m. 12.-03 p m. 11:0 J p. m. 8:38 p. m. 3:38 p. m. 8:38 p. m. 8:38 p. m. Southbound Kara Malls ClOM 10:52 a. m. 8:17 a. m. 1:57 p. m. 1:13 p. m. 3:93 p. m. 4:97 p m. 13:13 a. m. 11:17 p. m. TRAINS Northbound Leave Mails Cloea 7:50 p. ra. 8:50 p. m. Southbound Ltav Malls ClOM 8:10 a. ra. 7:10 a. m. BISES North South 8:50 a. m. 1:30 a. m. 7:00 a. ra. 8:30 a. m. 8:00 a. m. 10:35 a. m. 11:33 r. m. 3:50 p m. 13:50 p. m. 7:05 p m. 7:50 p m. "':0t p. m. To Klamath Falls 10:15 a. m. 8:00 p m. From Klamath Falls 8:45 m. 7:30 pT m. Additional Mall rrfa Northbound Vehicle Leave Malls Cloaa Star Route 8 35 a. m. :' a m. Truck 1:10 p m. 13:40 p. m. Southhound Truck 8:40 p m. 4:40 p.. m. Star Rout 8-1p m 8:00 p.m. () To O-anta Paaa only () To Aihland only. () To Dunsmulr only. Total Canadian exDOrts. ex cluding gold, In 1941 amounted to $1,621,000,000. When a girl of 21 marries a man five years older, the chances are one In five that they will s.irvive together to celebrate their golden wedding We Are Proud of the 91st DIVISION and CAMP WHITE The Officer and Men of the 91 it Division are going Into this war with everything they've got. It's our fight, too and when they are freely giving so much, can we do lea than to give little? LET'S BACK THEM UP WITH WAR BONDS LAMPORT'S Sporting Goods And Saddlery 226 EAST MAIN WELCOME JACKSON COUNTY'S OWN DIVISION OIn behalf of the people of this area, the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce extends a cordial welcome to OLD and NEW members of the 91st Dirlslon. We urge everyone to attend the reactiratlon ceremonies of this famous division at Camp White to morrow August 15th at 10 a. m. This county is Justly proud of Camp White and the man who will serve In the new 91st. Let everyone give tangible evidence of this pride by attending the impressive reactivation ceremonies tomorrow. MAKE EVERY PAY DAY BOND DAY JOIN THE PAY- ROIL SAYINGS PLAN JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER of COMMERCE We Extend a Hearty Welcome to the Hew 91st Division Visit Camp White Activation Day Tomorrow! Buy Bonds and Stamps To Provide More and More "JEEPS" The "JEEP", combination el the Army's newest, most maneuverable vehicle with one of its deadliest weapons, the heavy machine gun. Low in silhouette, the JEEP knows no obstacle whan bringing Its weapons to front line action. MEDFORD BARGAIN HOUSE 27 NORTH GRAPE HOSPITALITY - In the HEART of PORTLAND Comfort Conimlfnra Cotuttrr tame attract) tates The Newly Remodeled PARK AVENUE HOTEL 23 8. W. Park. Portland ttetarht bath 8145 to ttja. nth talk 81.18 to 14 Ml HOTEL CORNELIUS 523 S. W. Park. Portland Dttacbed atk II 04 u S3 M WUk katk 11-34 w ti-sa. Ba otrt ktcatt la in very HEttT or fOEILAND doM to abops aae Uwatn BEN O. CRIMSON Manager 3
