Adams, Donald B. (Donald Bennett), 1890-1973.
Enlisted into Massachusetts National Guard 1913, discharged in 1917 to accept commission into Officers' Reserve Corps, Engineers Division. Served as an enlisted man in the National Guard and as an officer during World War I and World War II in Europe, with the 3rd Division, the 6th Engineers, American Expeditionary Forces. Served with the 4th Engineers, instructor of Engineer Reserve Officers, II Corps Area; Corps of Engineers, V Army Corps and organized Corps Tank Destroyer Force. Married Helen Besler, who served in Europe during 1918-1919 as an entertainer sponsored by the American Expeditionary Forces and the National War Work Council of the Young Men's Christian Association.
From the description of The Donald B. Adams and Helen Besler Adams papers, 1914-1969 (bulk 1914-1947). (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 22423891
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| creatorOf | Adams, Donald B. (Donald Bennett), 1890-1973. The Donald B. Adams and Helen Besler Adams papers, 1914-1969 (bulk 1914-1947). | U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center | |
| creatorOf | Adams, Donald B. (Donald Bennett), 1890-1973. Donald B. Adams photograph collection. | U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center |
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| associatedWith | Adams, Helen B. (Helen Besler) | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Corps, 2nd. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Regiment, 6th. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Corps, V. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Engineer Regiment, 4th. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Infantry, 58th. Battalion, 2nd. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 58th | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Young Men's Christian Associations of North America. National War Work Council. | corporateBody |
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| Iraq | |||
| Tunisia--Bizerte | |||
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| Bizerte (Tunisia) | |||
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| Postcards |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| World War, 1914-1918 |
| World War, 1939-1945 |
| World War, 1939-1945 |
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Birth 1890
Death 1973
