The Daniel H. Dietrich, Jr., papers, 1943-1991.

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The Daniel H. Dietrich, Jr., papers, 1943-1991.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, memoirs, personal documents, newspapers, studies, brochures, ephemera. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: World War II (WWII) -- European Theater of Operations (ETO); Post-WWII Occupation -- Germany; Korean War; 1950s; 1960s; Vietnam War; 1970s; 1980s; 1990s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Transportation Terminal Command (Northeast Air Command), 7278th GU, Detachment 4; 4th Armored Division Artillery, Observation Battery (Provisional); Seventh (7th) Army Headquarters (HQ), G-2 Section; U.S. Army Security Agency Europe; 406th Infantry Regiment; 102nd Infantry Division; 59th Field Artillery Battalion; Desert Rock, Nevada; G-2 Staff, Seventh Army; J-2 Staff, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV); Defense Intelligence Agency Section, Alternate National Military Command Center. General description of the collection: The Daniel H. Dietrich, Jr., papers consist of service records; correspondence; reunion materials; post-WWII college compositions about experiences about military experiences; Russian troops; massacre at Gardelegen; history of the 59th Field Artillery Battalion; and many clippings regarding Vietnam, Battle of Hue, TET offensive, and General Westmoreland.

5 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7575442

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army. Field Artillery Battalion, 59th

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United States. Army. Infantry

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Dietrich, Daniel (French silversmith, made master in 1634)

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Westmoreland, William Childs, 1914-2005

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U.S. military leader during the Vietnam War. From the description of William C. Westmoreland oral history interview : Tape and transcript, 1982 February 11 [sound recording] / conducted by Ron Priddis and Scott Faulring. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122479992 William Childs Westmoreland (1914-2005) was commander of all American forces in the Vietnam War, in his role as Commander of the U.S. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, 1964 to 1968. He was Chief of Staff of the U....