The Leon B. Kromer papers, 1894-1954, bulk 1894-1941.

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The Leon B. Kromer papers, 1894-1954, bulk 1894-1941.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, speeches, clippings, orders. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1865-1897; Spanish-American War -- General; 1899-1917; World War I (WWI) -- General; 1920s; 1930s; World War II (WWII) -- U.S.; 1950s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 2nd Michigan National Guard Infantry Regiment; 10th, 11th, and 22nd U.S. Cavalry Regiments; 82nd Infantry Division; Mexican Punitive Expedition; First Army; Graves Registration Service; VIII Corps Area; Army War College; Norwich Military Academy. General description of the collection: Kromer papers include personal and official papers relating to Kromer's military career (1894-1938) and his return to active duty (1941); correspondence and official reports and his returns, speeches, clippings, book reviews, historical writings, orders announcing promotions, and leaves of absence. Most pieces relate to his career but one account concerns operations of 10th Cavalry to stop civil disorder among some Mexicans in Laredo (March 1899).

3 boxes.

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United States. Army

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Kromer, Leon B.

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Leon B. Kromer was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who served in the following ranks: private, 2nd Michigan National Guard Infantry Regiment; cadet, U.S. Military Academy; 2nd lieutenant, 10th U.S. Cavalry Regiment; 1st lieutenant, 11th U.S. Cavalry Regiment; captain, 10th U.S. Cavalry Regiment; quartermaster, Fort McDowell Recruiting Depot and Fort Keogh Remount Depot; captain, 11th U.S. Cavalry Regiment. He was a post quartmaster at Fort Oglethorpe and during the M...