Here's a great site for those interested in World War I history like myself: First World War.com.
Update: In 1918 at the age of 18 my grandfather on my mom's side, for whom I am named, Charley Bishop Reeve, did his duty and registered for the draft. I am not sure why he didn't end up serving in the service but he didn't. I suspect at the time that is had to do with being a primary provider for his family.
In 1918 my wife's grandfather Earl Francis Day went to Europe as part of the American Expeditionary Force (AEF). He was gassed at one of the battles, we are still researching which, but we believe that it was at the battler of Château-Thierry. I have included pictures of my Grandfather's registration card and Earl's grave site in Boone Iowa, with his WWI Vet marker.
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