DS as president, one page, 14.5 x 18, October 6, 1917. President Wilson appoints William Crozier to the position of “Chief of Ordnance, with the rank of Major General.” Signed at the conclusion in black ink by Wilson, and countersigned by Secretary of War Newton Baker. Double suede matted and framed, with a small plaque, to an overall size of 22.5 x 27. In 1887, he was assigned to the office of Chief of Ordnance, where he developed an interest in siege and coastal defense guns that led to his invention of a wire-wrapped gun of large caliber and, with General A.R. Buffington, later chief of ordnance, of the Buffington-Crozier disappearing gun carriage, later adopted for coastal guns. As Chief of Ordnance, he gave particular attention to the use of federal armories as testing grounds not only for new weapons but for new industrial techniques. His work contributed greatly to army's readiness for World War I. In fine condition, with Wilson’s signature a shade light and official notations to top left corner. R&R COA. Oversized.
