J. Milnor Roberts, Jr., papers, 1918-1983.

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J. Milnor Roberts, Jr., papers, 1918-1983.

Contains the following type of materials: oral histories. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: World War II (WWII) -- United States (U.S.), -- European Theater of Operations (ETO), war occupation; Czechosolvakia; 1950s; 1960s; 1970s; 1980s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Infantry School; 88th Glider Infantry Regiment; 13th Airborne Division; Headquarters (HQ), V (5th) Corps; 314th Infantry Regiment; 79th Infantry Division; 1st Battle Group; 79th Infantry Division; 99th Army Reserve Command; Deputy Chief Army Reserve; Chief Army Reserve; Executive Officer Reserve Officer's Association. General description of the collection: J. Milnor Roberts, Jr., papers include recollections and comments on reserve organization, training, and structure from pre-WWII to 1980s; women; minorities; officers; personnel management; resources; activations for Korea; reserve vs national guard; total force concept; WWII experiences; training; civil affairs / military government; D-Day; gliders; and Lt. General Gerow's aide de camp.

3 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7570343

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Roberts, J. Milnor (James Milnor), 1918-

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Major general, United States Army; chief, United States Army Reserve, 1971-1975. From the description of J. Milnor Roberts miscellaneous papers, 1969-1983. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754872088 James M. Roberts was born in Pittsburgh in 1918; served in the 21st Infantry, U.S. Army in 1940; advanced through grades to major by 1944; discharged, 1945; member U.S. Army Reserve, 1946-1970; commander 99th Army Reserve at Pittsburgh, 1967-1970; promoted to major general in 1971;...