Hawaii Historians Wanted! Hawaii State Committee for the Centennial of the First World War

Hawaii Governor Ige has appointed Ret. Col. Ron Han, Director of the Office of Veterans Services, as the lead for establishing the Hawaii State Committee for the Centennial of the First World War.

According to Hawaii Committee Liaison Arthur N. Tulak, COL, U.S. Army, Ret., "a committee will form this month to explore how we can support the national WWI Centennial Commission with observances here in Hawaii to honor the 10,000 plus men and women who served in some capacity during the war."

The Hawaii Committee is looking for historians with background and interest in World War I who can serve in advisory roles. 

Please contact History Education Hawaii at our email address or Col. Tulak at his email address with your questions and interest. Include name, current contact information, and any affiliations by August 30, 2015.