The Frank F. Ledford, Jr. papers, 1998.

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The Frank F. Ledford, Jr. papers, 1998.

Contains the following types of materials: oral history and medical journal interviews. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, Vietnam War, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, Desert Storm. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 36th Evacuation Hospital; Munson Army Hospital; 2nd General Hospital; 130th Station Hospital; United States (U.S.) Army Medical Command; Academy of Health Services; U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Riley; U.S. Army Medical Department Activity, Fort Benning; Letterman Army Medical Center; 7th Medical Command, U.S. Army Europe; and Seventh Army. General description of the collection: The Frank F. Ledford, Jr. papers include general officer's memoirs; medical care in Vietnam; problems with drafted doctors; early years of family practice; closing Letterman Army Medical Center; medical support problems in Europe during 1980's; medical support for Desert Shield/Desert Storm; deployable medical systems; and reliance of medical reserves and interservice cooperation.

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7574938

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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