The Harry P. Ball papers, 1942-1977.

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The Harry P. Ball papers, 1942-1977.

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Text of the last message from Corregidor before surrender (5 May 1942). Issue of Pictorial Korea (v. 4, no. 4, 1949). Briefing paper on U.S. airborne troop units including that of 101st Airborne Division (1966). Issue of Bullseye (v. 12, no.12, July 3, 1971) regarding the formulation of a combined US/ROK unit from that of U.S. I Corps. Plaque showing lineage of honors of Headquarters Co., 3rd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division (n.d.). Correspondence to Haig (1973).

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In 1949 Ball was advisor to 11th Regiment, 1st ROK Division in Korea. Commanded 3rd Brigade, 7th Infantry Division in Korea during 1963. As colonel was Asst. Chief of Staff, G-1, 101st Airborne Division (1966). Was Deputy Chief of Staff of I Corps (1971). Attached to U.S. Army Combat Developments Command in 1973. Chairman of DMSPO Dept. at U.S. Army War College (1977). From the description of The Harry P. Ball papers, 1942-1977. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 2219...