The John J. Maginnis papers, 1917-1946.

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The John J. Maginnis papers, 1917-1946.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, diary, and clippings. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: World War I (WWI) -- Western Front, World War II (WWII) -- European Theater of Operations (ETO). Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Civil Affairs; Military Government. General description of the collection: The John J. Maginnis papers include excerpts from his WWII diary entitled: Military government journal (June 11, 1944-March 4, 1946) supplemented by a postwar commentary. It also covers his service with his various detachments in France and Germany and other military government posts. A brief introduction summarizes his schooling for civil affairs and military government work (1943-1944). Contemporaneous papers and clippings on military government in the European Theater, postwar correspondence with wartime comrades and a brief reference to his service with the 301st, 163rd Infantry Regiments and 42nd Division in WWI are also found within this collection.

3 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7574844

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 163rd

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United States. Army Infantry Division, 42nd

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 301st.

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Maginnis, John J.

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John J. Maginnis was a United States (U.S.) Army officer who served in World War I, World War II, and the Army Reserve. He was a lieutenant in the 301st Infantry Regiment, 76th Division in the American Expeditionary Forces (A.E.F.) during World War I. He served in Europe during World War II as a lieutenant colonel and colonel. He also served in Hainaut, Belgium and was so appreciated by the community that they made him an honorary citizen in 1967. From the description of John J. Magi...