Owens Machine Gun Veterans Association -- Records and correspondence
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Owens Machine Gun Veterans Association records
Collection
Identifier: RG122
Abstract
The association was organized in 1919 composed of men who had served in the Machine gun Company of the First Connecticut Infantry, the first American machine gun company. It operated under various names until 1926 when it was named in honor of Michael and John Owens, both members of the company. The association decorated the graves of deceased members on Memorial Day and held annual meetings until it disbanded in 1970.
Dates:
1916-1970
