The William S. Lawton papers, 1938-1968.

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The William S. Lawton papers, 1938-1968.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/47650411

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, personnel documents, clippings, reports. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1930s, World War II (WWII), 1946-1950, Korean War, 1950-1960s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organization: 55th Coast Artillery Regiment, Fifth Army, Far East Command, Army Staff. General description of the collection: The William S. Lawton papers include general officer's papers, personal and official correspondence, newspapers and clippings, news releases, personal notes. Repatriation of North Korean prisoners. Correspondence from brigadier general Walter Reed.

2 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583214

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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