The Roland Schoepf papers, 1942-1946.

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The Roland Schoepf papers, 1942-1946.

Contains the following type of materials: memoir (published as "The Generally Unknown Soldier"). Contains information pertaining to the following war: World War II (WWII) -- European Theater of Operations (ETO). Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 3rd Armored Division; Quartermaster (QM) Officer Candidate School; 10th Replacement Depot; 69th Quartermaster Base Depot. General description of the collection: The Roland Schoepf papers include "Exposing the Army's Backside". Mr. Schoepf relates wartime experiences in Quartermaster Corps. Drafted in 1942, he describes Basic Training-Camp Polk, Camp Lee, Officer Candidate School, teaching, details of service in wartime United Kingdom (January 1944-June 1945), and service in post-war France-Lille (June-August) and Belgium-Mons (June 1945-May 1946). He also discusses the blackmarket, war, and post-war civilian conditions.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7570701

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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