Taber, Arthur M. letter - handwritten     Jan. 8, 1920 Dr. W.E. Gordon, Historian Dear Sir -- In reply to your communication in regard to my services in the World War, I submit the following: I enlisted in the U.S.N.R.F. [U.S. Naval Reserve Force] (Sec. 2) April 8, 1918, and was called to Pelham Bay June 7. 1918. After about 8 weeks in training camp, I attended the Petty Officers' School for 3 weeks. From this time until my release from active service in December, 1918, I was Petty Officer, with station ratings as coxswain, B.M.2 and B.M. 1, respectively. My duties were the training and drilling of newly enlisted men. During this time I was suffered to be "standing by" for my commission as ensign, but after the signing of the Armistice, received my release from active service. Very Sincerely Arthur M. Taber