Hawaii's involvement in World War I - Timeline

residents with English, French, and German connections return home to help their countries

Japanese ships were patroling the Pacific to attack German ships; Hawaii as neutral US port provided sanctuary; city attempts to make them feel comfortable

raised sent to dry dock at Inter-island Steam Navigation

Eerie date given when war will end but date will likely make it hard to make this a commemoration of this event - but could be mentioned at other events as footnote

official formation

Hawaii Naval Militia underway on the First Class Cruiser USS St. Louis

The civilian merchant ship Aztec was sunk by German U-boat off the northwest coast of France. There were five men from Hawaii among the crewmen who died.

Harbor lights turned off at night in fear of German subs using the lights to attack

The [vessel name here] is returning the body of US Ambassade who died of natural causes in Japan; American & Japanese troops pose together outside Honolulu recruiting station

Although without evidence, the community becomes convinced "Hun spies" have spread the disease to sabatoge the islands food supply

Hawaii War Relief Committee had operated since 1914, now it is part of the Red Cross and is supported by all communities within the islands

Hakalau Plantation Japanese field workers donate $301 [$5650 2015] to Red Cross

Hawaii Red Cross sends Hawaii young men on USS ST LOUIS Christmas box including “huge pot of poi”

Hawaiian Vigilance Corps of American Defense Society forms branches on all islands to define ‘patriotism’ and search for “Kaiserism”

Rotary Club sponsors sending tobacco to troops; women told is OK for them to enter shops without a man to buy smokes for soldiers

Pres. Wilson signs Executive Order making Oahu alcohol dry zone April 10; all islands August 20, 1918

War Savings Stamp parade - National Guard, Boy & Girl Scouts, Red Cross units, Schofield Barracks troops, fire units, police, students