The John W. Barnes papers, 1968-1986.

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The John W. Barnes papers, 1968-1986.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, notebooks, clippings, and manual. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time periods: Vietnam War; 1980s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: II Corps Tactical Zone, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam; Commander, 173rd Airborne Brigade; Office of the Chief of Research & Development, Department of the Army; Military Assistance Advisory Group, China. General description of the collection: The John W. Barnes papers include general officer's papers as well as extensive correspondence on relief of Mr. Herbert and subsequent investigations.

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7569445

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army Advisory Group. Corps Tactical Zone, 2nd.

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Barnes, John W. (John William)

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Barnes was Deputy Senior Advisor and Commander, 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam. He was investigated for allegedly condoning war crimes and was exonerated. The charges were brought by Anthony Herbert, author of "Soldier". Barnes was Chief, Military Assistance Advisory Group in China. From the description of The John W. Barnes papers, 1968-1986. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 46733808 Confederate soldier. From the description of Letters, 1862...

United States. Army. Airborne Brigade, 173rd

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United States. Military Assistance Advisory Group to China.

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