The Frank B. Clay papers, 1867-1969.

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The Frank B. Clay papers, 1867-1969.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/46831933

Contains the following types of materials: letters, capsule biography, albums, article, and magazine. Contains information pertaining to the following wars: Indian Wars, 1865-1891; World War II -- Mediterranean; and Vietnam War. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organization: 13th United States (U.S.) Tank Battalion, U.S. Military Assistance Advisory Group to Vietnam;; 2nd U.S. Armored Cavalry Regiment; 101st Airborne Division; and Military Assistance Command-Vietnam. General description of the collection: Frank B. Clay papers include album of charts and maps of Vietnam; album of letters to his parents General and Mrs. Lucius D. Clay, Sr.; describes service with 101st Airborne (Nov. 1967-July 1968) and MACG HQ (Sep. 1968-May 1969), propaganda leaflets; articles regarding Clay winning Legion of Merit, service in Vietnam with 101st; U.S. News and World Reports; article regarding command of 1st Armored Division in Italy (1944); and letter from soldier at Ft. McPherson, NE (1867) regarding Red cloud War.

1 box, 2 scrapbooks.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7570447

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Clay, Frank B.

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Frank B. Clay was the son of General Lucius D. Clay, Sr. Frank served in the Vietnam War and wrote letters to his parents concerning his service. From the description of The Frank B. Clay papers, 1867-1969. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 46831933 ...

United States. Army. Armored Division, 1st

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United States. Army. Airborne Division, 101st

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Historical note: The First Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division was sent to Vietnam in 1965. It was the third United States Army unit to arrive. In December of 1967, the remainder of the division was deployed to Bien Hoa, South Vietnam in Operation Eagle Thrust. The 101st was the only army division ever airlifted directly into combat. C-141 aircraft carried 10,356 paratroopers and 5,118 tons of equipment directly into the war zone. From the description of Deployment record, 1967. (...

United States. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

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