50th Artillery CAC
History of the 50th CAC
This website is dedicated to the men of the 50th Artillery, Coast Artillery Corps, US Army
The 50th CAC sailed from Newport News, Virginia at 3 pm on October 7, 1918, aboard the SS America "Italian Transport" and arrived in Brest France on the 21st.
Upon their arrival, the Regiment camped at Pontanezen Barracks Base Station #5, located in Brest, France. On October 30, 1918 the Regiment moved to Camp Montoir-de-Bretagne (Loire-Interierure), near Saint-Nazaire at the mouth of the Loire. The 50th then moved back to the Pontanezen Barracks on November 26 & 27, 1918, and remained there until returning stateside.
Of special note is the regiment's designation as an honor guard for President Woodrow Wilson, during his 13 December 1918 visit to France. The unit was recognized by the Commander-in-Chief for its "exceptional tact and perfection." in the execution of duties.
"You will be glad to know that General Pershing was quite well impressed by the things at Brest." Major General Helmick
Finally, on the 30th of January, the Regiment was given their final overseas orders to return back to the United States. All but Battery C departed France on January 31st aboard the USS Charleston. Battery C left France on February 1st aboard the USS Seattle. Both ships arrived back in the United States on February 13th at Hoboken, New Jersey. Upon disembarking, the Regiment billeted at several Forts in New York and New Jersey before being demobilized.
This site is dedicated to Private First Class Samuel Robert Bierman and all the men of the 50th, who proudly served their country.
For More information on the 50th CAC or to contribute information, please contact us at ca@civicancestry.com
Enlisted collar insignia
Officers collar insignia
Latest Finds & Contributions
Joseph Osgood Barrett
Contributing descendants and family
Contributing descendants and family
Sincere thanks and appreciation to Jennie Clarke, Granddaughter of Master Gunner Barrett for providing a rich archive of letters, documents and artifacts.
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Contributing descendants and family
Contributing descendants and family
Contributing descendants and family
Special thanks to Didi Firman who provided photos and documents along with the history of her Grandfather Captain Fisher.
Artifacts of the 50th Artillery CAC
Contributing descendants and family
Artifacts of the 50th Artillery CAC
Artifacts of the 50th Artillery CAC
Sincere thanks to Laura Carithers, Granddaughter of Lt. Eugene Dixon Drummond for providing letter, documents and artifacts.
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Personal Stories
Regimental Insignia & Crest
Artifacts of the 50th Artillery CAC
Regimental Insignia & Crest
Regimental Insignia & Crest
Regimental Insignia & Crest
Photos of patches, pins and other details related to the Regimental insignia
Samuel Robert Bierman
Regimental Insignia & Crest
Regimental Insignia & Crest
