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Assassination of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, Archduke Franz Ferdinand. His wife was also assassinated by the same man. Gavrilo Princip was the assassin. He thought killing him would help unite territories including Serbia. Gavrilo was part of the Bosnian Serb nationalist group.
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The beginning of World War I, Austria-Hungary declares war on Serbia. Austria-Hungary sent an ultimatum to Serbia demanding a response within two days. This demand made it obvious that they had already decided to go to war with the country. Serbia responded with an inadequate response to the impossible demands from Austria-Hungary. Therefore deeming war inevitable between the two countries.
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Germany begins their attack on Verdun, France. It was planned by the German Chief of General Staff in hopes to secure the western front. They wished to destroy the French Army in hopes their allies wouldn't grow too strong. Verdun was along the river, making it the perfect point for them to try and take over, thus making it easier to control the surrounding area.
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The US declares war on Germany. This was done because Germany had sunk many American supply ships. This was due to their attacks on Britain, but getting US ships in the same area. This was labeled as unrestricted submarine warfare. Aggravating President Wilson, he declared war on Germany, ending their neutrality and joining with the Allies.
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President Woodrow Wilson presented his Fourteen Points to Congress. These were in hopes to be used to settle the war for peace. Eight of the points were specific to territorial issues in Europe. Five of them concerned general principles to peace, wished to be followed by everyone. The last point was the proposal for the League of Nations. Woodrow's points were also used as his basis for the Treaty of Versailles, the treaty to end the war.
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Arthur Roland Keller is commissioned into the United States Marine Corps. He was appointed to be Corporal but wasn't actually given the title until later. It was stated in this letter of commission that non-commissioned officers and all others below him must listen to his words and follow what he says. This was commissioned in along side a Temporary Foreign Appointment document.
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Arthur R. Keller was enlisted at Parris Island, SC. He was accepted for enlistment in Chicago, Illinois. He was on a trip there from his hometown of Fairfield, Iowa. His enlistment was granted at the age of 19 and he served for one year overseas.
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Keller was promoted to Corporal while overseas. He was deployed in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. His time in Europe was only a year long from September 3rd, 1918 to July 24th, 1919. While there he served in 3 major battles.
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Keller was honorably discharged due to end of enlistment term. When enlisted he was 69.5 inches tall. He had blue eyes and dark brown. His occupation at the time of enlistment was a clerk in Fairfield, Iowa. His discharge was delivered in Virginia.
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Keller was awarded a Good Conduct Medal after his service. This was given to him for his first enlistment as Corporal. He was distinguished for six different regulations. These being obedience, sobriety, industry, courage, cleanliness, and proficiency.
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The US signs separate peace treaties with Germany, Austria, and Hungary. The peace treaties did not take full effect until November 11th. They ended the war officially on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This peace treaty can be known as the Treaty of Versailles.
