Douglas Dickerson Papers 1943-2006

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Douglas Dickerson Papers, 1943-2006

Douglas Dickerson Papers 1943-2006

http://www.lib.ncsu.edu/findingaids/mc00090

The Douglas Dickerson Papers contain personal information about Dickerson, such as his time at North Carolina State; his military service during World War II and awards, including the French Legion of Honor; his family; reproductions of photographs; and a DVD “Video Tribute to Doug Dickerson,” and two badges. Also included is information about the 82nd Airborne Division and photocopies of materials about various military battles and maps. Several posters contain composite photographs and materials documenting the 82nd Airborne Division and Dickerson’s military achievements. Douglas Dickerson (1920- ) attended North Carolina State College (later North Carolina State University) from 1939 to 1942. During World War II Dickerson served in the 82nd Airborne Division, which was involved in D-Day and the Battle of the Bulge. Dickerson received many awards for his military service, including the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor (France) in 2006.

1.0 Linear feet; 1 archival box, 1 oversize folder

North Carolina State University. Special Collections Research Center