The Gordon J. Duquemin papers, 1973-1979.

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The Gordon J. Duquemin papers, 1973-1979.

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The papers consist of incoming and outgoing "eyes only" messages on topics including unit deployments, personnel and equipment strengths and capabilities, and joint training exercises. Topics include the planned phase-out of NIKE nuclear weapons from Florida, troop strength for REFORGER 74 and REFORGER 75, deployment of HAWK missile batteries to Europe, and resettlement of refugees at Fort Chaffee, Arkansas under Operation New Life. Correspondents include many maneuver unit commanding generals and DA chiefs of staff.

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Duquemin, Gordon J. (Gordon James), 1924-

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Major General who commanded the 1st Infantry Division (M) at Fort Riley, Kan. during 1973-1974. Transferred to DCSOPS FORSCOM at Fort McPherson and served there from 1974-1975. Became part of DCSOPS of USAEUR in Heidelberg, Germany from 1976-1978. From the description of The Gordon J. Duquemin papers, 1973-1979. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 22336651 ...

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