The Artilleryman; The Experiences And Impressions Of An American Artillery Regiment In The World War. 129th F. A

Kansas City, Mo: Press of Spencer Printing Company, 1920. HB. Red cloth, gilt lettering on front cover and spine, 8vo, 359 pp. Detailed regimental history of the 129th Field Artillery, mainly consisting of men from MIssouri, and their service during World War I, including a full roster of members. The 129th received their training at Camp Doniphan in Oklahoma, and arrived in France in early June, 1918. The regiment saw action at Meuse-Argonne, Alsace and Lorraine, returning home in April, 1919. Future President Captain Harry S. Truman commanded Company D of the 129th regiment. Book illustrated with photographs and 23 maps, 6 of which are fold-out. Included are large fold-out panoramas of Camp Doniphan at the front and the Last Battlefield of the regiment at Woevre at the rear of the book. Additionally, laid in at the front is the supplemental map No. 13-A to be inserted opposite page 155. With this supplemental map is a hand written card signed by the author as follows: "With best wishes to the "Lantern-bearer" from Jay M. Lee." One of the better World War I regimental histories. No marks in book, binding tight. Covers clean with very light edge wear. Book condition VG+.