The William F. Train papers, 1903-1992.

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The William F. Train papers, 1903-1992.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, oral history, memoirs, personal items, speeches. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1920s, 1930s, Great Depression -- United States (U.S.), World War II (WWII) -- U.S., -- Mediterranean, -- European Theater of Operation (ETO), Post WWII Occupation - Austria, Korean War, 1950s, 1960s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 12th U.S. Infantry Regiment, Executive Officer, 109th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Executive Officer, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, Chief, Plans Office, Operations Branch, Eighth Army, Commandant, U.S. Army War College, 4th Infantry Division. General description of the collection: The William F. Train papers include general officer's oral history and written accounts of service, 1926-1967 covers enlisted service, West Point, fellow officers friends, family, daily life, duties and Civilian Conservation Corps work, details WWII fighting especially battle of the bulge and Korean War service with Eighth Army, also personal items and articles written by Train on aspects of his service.

40 boxes; 1 scrapbook; 1 card box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583440

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army. Army, 8th

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Train, William F. (William Frew), 1908-

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