Memorandum of Group Singing at Training Detachments

Abstract

This is an official document from the War Department's Committee on Education and Special Training addressing the desire for organized leading of group singing among the soldiers with the intention of improving morale and camaraderie. The memorandum includes specific instructions for song leaders to be cultivated within training detachments and for singing to be linked with the War Aims course. Additionally, the memorandum includes information on the arrangements by the Committee for song books and sheet music to be sent to training detachments.