VMI Archives Historical Rosters: Lester Templeton Gayle

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Lester Templeton Gayle

Roster ID 5974
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First Name:	Lester
Middle Name:	Templeton
Last Name:	Gayle
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Affiliation:	Class of 1912
Biography & Genealogy:	World War I Record: Captain, 26th Infantry, 1st Division, A.E.F. Transferred to Air Service; in command, Field of Issoudun. Seriously injured in the line of duty when his plane fell. Retired by Medical Board in November, 1919. Appointed Quartermaster at V.M.I, 1920.

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