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June 11, 1917
The Public Ledger
Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky
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One hundred American navy aviators, commanded by Lieutenant Kenneth Whiting, arrived in France on June 8 as the first U.S. fighting forces, for anti-submarine operations or other duties, per Secretary Daniels' statement from Washington.
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100 AMERICAN AVIATORS ON FRENCH SOIL
Washington, June 8—One hundred American aviators from the navy flying corps for any duty that may present itself, according to a statement issued today by Secretary Daniels. They are the first of the American fighting forces to reach France.
The statement adds that Lieutenant Kenneth Whiting commands the corps which was sent "for duty in anti-submarine operations, or for any other active duty that may be given them in France."
The force includes four highly trained navy aviators and a high percentage of the remaining men is also composed of experienced airmen. The others will complete their training in France.
In addition to Lieutenant Whiting, commanding the naval officers in the detachment, are Lieutenant Godfrey de Chevalier, Lieutenant Virgil C. Griffin and Lieutenant Grattan O. Dichman.
Lieutenant Whiting was born in Massachusetts, and appointed to the Academy from New York. Lieutenant Chevalier was born in Rhode Island and appointed from Massachusetts. Lieutenant Griffin was appointed from the state of his birth, Alabama, and Lieutenant Dichman was born in New York and appointed from Georgia.
Washington, June 8—One hundred American aviators from the navy flying corps for any duty that may present itself, according to a statement issued today by Secretary Daniels. They are the first of the American fighting forces to reach France.
The statement adds that Lieutenant Kenneth Whiting commands the corps which was sent "for duty in anti-submarine operations, or for any other active duty that may be given them in France."
The force includes four highly trained navy aviators and a high percentage of the remaining men is also composed of experienced airmen. The others will complete their training in France.
In addition to Lieutenant Whiting, commanding the naval officers in the detachment, are Lieutenant Godfrey de Chevalier, Lieutenant Virgil C. Griffin and Lieutenant Grattan O. Dichman.
Lieutenant Whiting was born in Massachusetts, and appointed to the Academy from New York. Lieutenant Chevalier was born in Rhode Island and appointed from Massachusetts. Lieutenant Griffin was appointed from the state of his birth, Alabama, and Lieutenant Dichman was born in New York and appointed from Georgia.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
American Aviators
Navy Flying Corps
France Arrival
Anti Submarine Duty
Lieutenant Whiting
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieutenant Kenneth Whiting
Lieutenant Godfrey De Chevalier
Lieutenant Virgil C. Griffin
Lieutenant Grattan O. Dichman
Secretary Daniels
Where did it happen?
France
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
France
Event Date
June 8
Key Persons
Lieutenant Kenneth Whiting
Lieutenant Godfrey De Chevalier
Lieutenant Virgil C. Griffin
Lieutenant Grattan O. Dichman
Secretary Daniels
Outcome
the aviators are the first american fighting forces to reach france; includes experienced airmen, others to train there.
Event Details
One hundred American aviators from the navy flying corps arrived in France, commanded by Lieutenant Kenneth Whiting, for anti-submarine operations or any other active duty.