Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1919-04-19
Instructions For
10th Division Wounded Etc,

Instruction and information for the
benefit of discharged soldiers. wounded
soldiers still in the service. former
Maine members Of the 26th Division for
sthe coming parade of the 18th Divis on
on Friday. April Is, at Boston is here
given, condensed from the vast amount
of matter issued from headquarters of
the Northeastern Department. Gen. G..
r. Edwards commanding:
Wounded men who are unable to
march will be carried in passenger au-
tomobiles e the lead of that line.
following the captured German howitL-
ers.
Men who require housing will be
housed at the various welfare organiza-
tions in the city.
Discharged men who are unable TO
purchase their transportation will nave
the same paid by their State. if practi-
cable.
Wounded men. still in the service n
New England. who are unable to pur-
chase their transportation will nave the
same furnished by the Red Cross.
The uniform will consist of o. d. coat
and %breeches. russell shoes. spiral leg
gings, and helmet. II helmet Is not
available the overseas cap may be worn.
and if that is not available. the service
hat may be worn. Arms and gas masks
will not he carried. 1t is desired that
all discharged soldiers wear the red
chevron. which indicates that the bearer
has received an honorable discharge
from the Army. These chevrons should
be worn On the left sleeve. point up.
midway between the elbow ard the
shoulder.
The parade will start at l p. N. on
Friday. April o5. They will report On
the Boston Common, al II A. NJ. on that
date. just inside the fence. on the
Charles Street side. between Beacon
street and Boylston Street. entrance
being gained by the central gate on
Charles Street, where all discharged
soldiers of the 18th Division are to De
assembled for the parade. There VII
be signs along the Charles Street Mail
indicating the names of organizations
of the 18th Division and they should
report directly in front of that sign de-
uHtIHS III VI Va "sISh tsS
were formerly members. Discharged
soldiers will march in a body imme-
diately following their former organi-
cations.
Men who require housing will be
housed. as far as practicable. in the
following Welfare Associations:
knights OF Columbus. a4 Berkeley St:
Y. NJ. c. A. 3l6 Huntington Ave: War
Camp Community Service. United Ser
vice Club. IS Boylston ST.; Jewish We'll
fare Board. Al Mt. Vernon st.
All wounded men who are unable to
march will b. housed at the knights
Of Columbus Building. 2N Berkeley
street, Boston.
In reply to recent inquiry from lei
eral Edwards to the governors Of the
New England states, they signified their
intention of paying the transportation
of any men of the 9eth Division. resi-
dents of their State. who are unable 20
purchase their own transportation. IN
any such cases. a letter will be written
by these Headquarters to the governor
of the state in which the man resides,
giving the mans name and address.
and the fact that he desires to march,
is eligible therefor. but cannot purchase
his transportation: and will request the
state to send transportation to the man
at his address.
Any discharged or wounded men. for
merly members Of the 18th Division. de-
string to participate in the parade,
should write a letter TO the
Adjutant.
Northeastern Department,
Boston, Mass.
18th Division Parade.
and include in his letter the nswers to
the following questions:
A. Name?
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