Chester G. Starr papers 1943-1945

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Chester G. Starr papers 1943-1945

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Memoranda, reports, and printed matter, relating to activities of the Historical Section of the United States Fifth Army in documenting Fifth Army operations in Italy during World War II. Includes pamphlets and serials distributed to American troops.

1 manuscript box; (0.4 linear feet)

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Hoover Institution Archives

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Hoover Institution Archives

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Starr, Chester G., 1914-1999

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Chester G. Starr, born 1914, professor of history. From the description of Chester G. Starr correspondence, 1940-1959. (Cornell University Library). WorldCat record id: 64073759 Lieutenant colonel, United States Army; historian, Fifth Army. From the description of Chester G. Starr papers, 1943-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754872093 Biographical/Historical Note Lieutenant colonel, United States...

United States. Army. Army, 5th. Historical Section.

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United States. Army. Army, 5th

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The Union Barrack-Ades, organized in 1942 by Ada and Ernest L. Grawemeyer, was a USO-type troupe which toured the Third and Fifth Army bases, including, Fort Bragg (North Carolina), Fort Benning (Georgia), Fort Rucker, (Alabama), Fort Benjamin Harrison (Indiana), Fort Carson (Colorado), and Fort Riley (Kansas). The dancers and musicians travelled under Army orders in the summers putting on two or three shows daily. Over the years, thousands of soldiers were entertained in service clubs, parking ...