The John B. Coulter papers, 1912-1982.

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The John B. Coulter papers, 1912-1982.

Contains the following types of materials: letters; papers; diaries; newspaper clippings; booklets. Contains information pertaining to the following war(s) and time period(s): Mexican Border disturbances, 1915; 1920s; 1930s; World War II (WWII) -- Mediterranean; Korean War; 1950s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organization: 14th Cavalry Regiment; 1st Cavalry Division; 85th Infantry Division; 7th Infantry Division; XXIV Corps; IX Corps; Eighth Army; United Nations Korean Reconstruction Agency. General description of the collection: John B. Coulter papers include general officer official and personal letters and papers; personal financial papers; documents about purchase and history of Fort Sam Houston, Texas; personal letters received during retirement in Washington, D.C.; "experiences as a division commander in WWII," program of statue dedication in Korea.

4 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583901

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Coulter, John B. (John Breitling), 1891-1983

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John Breitling Coulter (1891-1983) was born in San Antonio, Texas. He commissioned in the cavalry in 1912 and served as an aide-de-camp to Brig. Gen. William A. Mann in 1916. In World War I, he did a tour of duty in France with the 808th Infantry. He graduated from Command and General Staff School in 1927, the Army War College in 1933, and the Naval War College in 1934. Upon advancing to brigadier general in October 1941, he became commanding general of the 3rd Cavalry Brigade, 2nd Cavalry Divis...