Long-time contributor Jerry Miller has authored a monograph: American Occupation of the Rhineland 1918-1923. The monograph (7th publication of the new series) has just been published by the Society. NOTE that members of the MPHS who have specified a desired format (paper book vs PDF e-document) will be notified when their copy becomes available. Non-members, …
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MILCOPEX will take place in September 2026. The organizers have lined up many excellent Zoom video presentations that include military postal history (see below). Of immediate interest to MPHS members, they have been actively soliciting “one-page” exhibits that will be displayed at the show, as well as on their website. Feel free to submit your …
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An Zoom presentation by Steven Berlin. Members of the MPHS are familiar with Mr. Berlin’s excellent presentation on this subject. We have previously placed the content of his presentation on our website at: https://militaryphs.org/presentations/mail_robbery/index.html The good news is that Mr. Berlin repeated this presentation for the Collectors Club on April 15, 2026. Even though this …
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Our monograph series continues with some very exciting publications. Released today (10 September) is: Postal Stationery of the AEF in WWI by Peter Burrows This book is a catalog of (mainly) government-issued postal stationery produced by and/or for use by the members and units of the American Expeditionary Forces that served in Europe during WWI. …
As of June 2025, the Society has been provided with member-only access to First World War books written by Bob Swanson (our intrepid webmaster). The primary book is the listing and history of all known domestic U. S. military facilities in the First World War. It was first published in 2000, and was updated with …
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A military-related Zoom presentation was given on 12 June 2025, sponsored by the British Empire Study Group. The presentation was entitled: “Smokes for the Troops – British and Canadian Tobacco Funds during WWI” with Dr. Jean Wang The BESG does an excellent job of storing its seminars on YouTube. This presentation, along with others regarding …
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The British Empire Study Group hosted the presentation: – “American Aid for German War Prisoners in Jamaica” with Harold Krische on November 14, 2024 at 6 PM (ET – NY) (11pm GMT) ABOUT THE PROGRAMAmerican Aid for German War Prisoners in Jamaica with Harold KrischeThe Jamaican experience during World War II is a stark contrast …
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Harold gave an excellent presentation in an official APS “Stamp Chat” on March 26, 2024. A video of his presentation is available at: https://youtu.be/lT_ZnoP1U7Y The APS Stamp Chat announcement information follows: Lessons from Postal History: Mental Health and Prisoners of War Date: March 26, 2024 Time: 7 pm Eastern Summary: COVID and international military conflicts …
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“The 4 R’s of Postal History”, a presentation made by Harold Krische of the Military Postal HistorySociety. Presented in a Zoom meeting of the Philatelic Specialist Society of Canada, October 18, 2023. This presentation highlights the research and organizational process involved in the creation of MPHS Monograph #1. Harold points out the “4 R’s” and …
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We are proud to host the Roster of U. S. Army Soldiers in North Russia, 1918-1919 by Howard L. Weinert, who has generously provided the roster to the Society.
