Army and Navy Review 1915 Panama-California Edition - Balboa Park

EDITORIAL
THE subscribers to this volume will notice that although it was the
intention of the publishers to describe the activities of the men
of the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, that were stationed in
San Diego during the Exposition year only, we have enlarged
our scope and have recorded the names and activities of the enlisted
men stationed here, as well as giving a general review and histories
of the various branches of the service.
This is not a magazine, it is an attempt to perpetuate the memory of
an event that occurs at very rare intervals. There is one thing we can say
for ourselves, and that is that we have done our best.
The articles were written by able men, who have been trained in military
duties almost all their lives. We have given the data that we deemed
most important, and published the articles that we deemed most interesting.
Perhaps we have made mistakes or errors, and if we have, do not be
too prone to criticise, for remember that “to err is human.” Read this
volume with the spirit of military life, and our mistakes will pass unheeded.
The managing editor wishes to thank all the gallant men of the United
States Army and Navy that have helped him compile data and contributed
so much in making this publication the success that it is.
We feel that this volume will not be complete without a word of
acknowledgment of the help that we have received from San Diegans in our
little undertaking.
In the first place, we owe a debt of gratitude to the officials of the
Panama-California Exposition, who opened the gates of the Fair to us and
were always ready to assist us in compiling matter pertaining to the Exposition.
We feel especially indebted to the management of the San Diego Union,
whose help was invaluable to the Editorial end of this volume. Never were
we refused any request for assistance from them.
To the San Diego Savings Bank and the San Diego Sun, we have our
sincere feeling of gratitude.
For Mr. F. H. Cole, manager of the Exposition Print Shop, we have
many words of praise, his perfect knowledge of the printing business made
our work a pleasure.
We wish to thank our photographer, Mr. Vreeland, who made the
photos for some of the best cuts in the book. He laid other work aside to
rush ours off.
The Pacific Engraving Company also deserves much praise for the
efficient work which they did for this book.
We have much praise for Dick C. Slater, formerly a member of the
Coast Artillery Corps, who was a great factor in the success of the book.
He was invaluable to us in compiling the Advertising section. His business
ability was of great help to us.
Last, but not least, we wish to thank all our advertisers who comprise,
practically, all the leading business firms in San Diego, for the aid we have
received from them. A. A.