Alton G. Post papers, 1951-1993.

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Alton G. Post papers, 1951-1993.

Contains the following types of materials: oral history, letters, official papers. Contains information pertaining to the following wars: Korean War, Vietnam War. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 34th General Support Group (Aircraft Maintenance and Supply); 7th Cavalry Regiment; 1st Cavalry Division. General description of the collection: Alton G. Post papers include general officer's papers: oral history about his service with 34th General Support Group (GSG), Aircraft Maintenance and Supply (AM & S) in Republic of Vietnam (1968-1969), two unrelated Korean War reports from 7th Cavalry Regiment (ca. 1951); Army Aviation Maintenance; supply; parts; caribou; Floating Aircraft Maintenance Facility; contractor personnel; one year tour; Than Son Nhut; Qui Nhon; introduction of computerization.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7576841

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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