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English: Anthony Joseph Drexel Biddle Jr.

A. J. Drexel Biddle, Jr., was appointed a sergeant in Squadron A, New York National Guard, on February 28, 1917. On September 28, he was commissioned 2d Lieutenant, Infantry, and ordered to duty with the 302d Engineers at Newport News, Va. He was promoted to be a 1st Lieutenant on October 25, and was assigned as aide-de-camp to the commanding general, Port of Embarkation, Newport News. In this capacity he served until August, 1918; then for two months he was Assistant Chief of Staff, Port of Embarkation, Newport News. During this period he was commissioned Captain, Engineers.

Early in November, 191 8, he was transferred to the 14th Division, Camp Custer, Michigan, as aide-de-camp to the commanding general. He continued on this duty until discharged in February, 1919.

For distinguished service at the Port of Embarkation, Captain Biddle was commended by the Secretary of the Navy.
Date between 1917 and 1919
date QS:P,+1917-00-00T00:00:00Z/8,P1319,+1917-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1326,+1919-00-00T00:00:00Z/9
Source War Records of the Knickerbocker Club, 1914-1918 (1922)
Author Unknown photographer

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