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&lt;li&gt;Left VPI in Fall 1915 and joined the Army. Saw two years of service on the Mexican Border. Became a 2nd Lieutenant before the signing of the Armistice. &lt;/li&gt;
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            <text>Returned to VPI to finish studies after war ended.</text>
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