Papers, 1941-1993 (bulk 1942-1944).

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Papers, 1941-1993 (bulk 1942-1944).

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Primarily letters written to his family in Charlotte by a member of the US Army 38th Evacuation Hospital Unit while stationed in North Africa and Italy. The letters (1942-44) are primarily written to Kuester's sister, Adelaide Bostick, with additional letters to his twin brother, Faison, and to his father, Clarence Kuester, Sr. They document living conditions and daily events, as well as insight into Kuester's personal struggles as a soldier near the front lines. Also includes photographs and memorabilia.

.5 linear feet (550 items)

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7584618

University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library

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United States. Army. Evacuation Hospital, 38th

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In 1940, Gen. George Marshall approved formation of the U.S. Army 38th Evacuation Hospital at the request of Charlotte-area doctors and nurses. The 38th Evac was activated in March, 1942 and received military training at Fort Bragg. The unit served in England (August-October, 1942); North Africa (November, 1942-September, 1943); and Italy (through July, 1945). The 38th Evac supported front line aid stations and mobile surgical units, treated disease, and transferred patients to general hospitals...

Kuester, Clarence O. (Clarence Otto), 1914-

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