Fred L. Walker papers 1889-1969

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Fred L. Walker papers 1889-1969

Memoirs, diaries, speeches, testimony, correspondence, clippings, printed matter, photographs, and memorabilia, relating primarily to American military operations in Italy during World War II, especially to the Battle of the Rapido River. Also includes material on the Second Battle of the Marne in World War I, American troops in the Philippines, the Punitive Expedition into Mexico in 1916, and the Texas National Guard.

8 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes, 3 scrapbooks; (4.3 linear feet)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6660639

Hoover Institution Archives

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United States. Army. Officers.

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Texas. National Guard

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The Texas National Guard, the state militia, was mobilized by the federal government in November 1940. These troops fought during World War II in battles in Italy and France. From the description of Texas National Guard records, 1943-1945. (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 38417572 Bulk of the collection consists of general files (1918-1961), the medical records and notes of Dr. G. Schilling (1903-1919), records and notes pertaining to the 36th Division (1...

United States. Army History Punitive Expedition into Mexico, 1916.

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United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces

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Historical Note American Expeditionary Force The American Expeditionary Force (AEF) was the U.S. military force in Europe during World War I. Although a division commanded by General John J. Pershing was sent to France in June 1917, most of the AEF was manned as a result of passage of the Selective Service Act (40 Stat. 76) by the U.S. Congress on 18 May 1917, creating the Selective Service System. The Act gave the president the p...

Walker, Fred L. (Fred Livingood), 1887-1969

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Major general, United States Army; commanding general, 36th Infantry Division, 1941-1944; commanding general, Texas National Guard, 1946-1947. From the description of Fred L. Walker papers, 1889-1969. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 123379839 Biographical/Historical Note Major general, United States Army; commanding general, 36th Infantry Division, 1941-1944; commanding general, Texas National Guard, 1946-1947. ...

United States. Army. Infantry Division, 36th

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