The Malcolm Peckham papers, 1930-1945.

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The Malcolm Peckham papers, 1930-1945.

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Contains the following types of materials: personal papers, official documents. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time periods: 1930s, World War II (WWII) -- United States (US), 1950s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 2nd Signal Armored Battalion; Army Air Force; Army Reserve. General description of the collection: Malcolm Peckham papers include Signal Corps officer's papers; Army extension course announcements and test sheets; Rerserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) certificates; identification card; army reserve; retired reserve; retirement certificate.

1 box.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7577559

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army Reserve

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United States. Army. Signal Corps

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Peckham, Malcolm.

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