Hamlett, Barksdale, 1908-

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Barksdale Hamlett was born in Kentucky. He entered the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY, in 1926 and served in the African and European theaters during World War II as well as in Korea. Hamlett earned the Distinguished Service medal, the Silver Star, the Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clusters, and the Bronze Star. His final assignment prior to his retirement in 1964, after more than thirty-eight years of service, was as Army Vice-Chief of Staff. He served as president of Norwich University from 1965 to 1972. Hamlett married Frances Underwood and the couple had one daughter. Additional biographical information on Barksdale Hamlett can be found in the control file with the collection.

From the description of Barksdale Hamlett records, 1950-1975. (University of Rochester). WorldCat record id: 213509374
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referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Sec of Defense Neil H McElroy in Germany ; A Christmas gift ; USAREUR football finals ; New tape relay center at Pirmasens ; Bear Facts National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. PROJECT CR0SS-FEED National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. Secretary of State Christian A. Herter visits Berlin, Berlin, Germany National Archives at College Park
creatorOf Hamlett, Barksdale, 1908-1979. Barksdale Hamlett records, 1950-1975. Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. PROJECT CROSS FEED National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. USAREUR Screen digest no. 9: Good will tour, Morocco, North Africa ; Change of Command, Berlin, Germany ; Mortar training device, Butzbach, Germany ; Unusual occupation ; USAREUR sports, Mannheim, Germany ; Football championship, Frankfurt, Germany National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. USAF OFFICER BECOMES NATIONAL GUARD CHIEF National Archives at College Park
referencedIn Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Motion Picture Films from the Army Library Copy Collection. 1964 - 1980. quot;Teddyquot; bear mascot; Berlin, Germany National Archives at College Park
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