The Herbert Garris papers, 1944-1946.

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The Herbert Garris papers, 1944-1946.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, memoirs, clippings, magazines, diary / journal, maps / charts. Contains information pertaining to the following war: World War II. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion, 275th Infantry Regiment, OFLAG 64. General description of the collection: The Herbert Garris papers include memoirs/correspondence relating to United States prisoners of par (POWs) in German POW camp OFLAG 64 (Szubin, Poland). Includes personnel rosters, diaries, camp newspapers, and numerous personal reflections on former POWs at Camp. Includes material on 1945 escape and post-war reunions to the 1980s. Minor documents in 101st D-Day operations and 275th Regiment in Battle of Bulge.

13 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7574152

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Oflag 64 (Szubin, Poland : Concentration camp)

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Garris, Herbert L.

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Oflag 64 (Concentration camp)

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 275th

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