Ward, Orlando

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General Orlando W. Ward served with the 3rd Division in World War I. He commanded the 1st and 20th Armored Divisions in the North African and European Theaters of World War II. He retired in 1953.

From the description of The Orlando W. Ward papers, 1917-1978. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47103533

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creatorOf Ward, Orlando W. The Orlando W. Ward papers, 1917-1978. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
creatorOf Ward, Orlando W. Orlando Ward photograph collection. U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center
referencedIn Robert E. Sherwood papers, 1917-1968 (inclusive), 1934-1955 (bulk). Houghton Library
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correspondedWith Sherwood, Robert E. (Robert Emmet), 1896-1955 person
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Texas--Camp Hood
Korea
Korea
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Soldiers
Tank destroyers
World War, 1914-1918
World War, 1939-1945
World War, 1939-1945
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Active 1978

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