The Benjamin S. Silver papers.

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The Benjamin S. Silver papers.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, diaries, memoirs, reports, official documents. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: World War II (WWII) -- United States (U.S.); WWII -- European Theater of Operations (ETO); post-WWII occupation -- Japan; 1946-1950; Korean War; 1950s; 1960s; 1970; Vietnam War. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 345th Infantry Regiment; 10th Infantry Regiment; student, Army Pilot Course, Sheppard Field; 27th Infantry Regiment; Headquarters (HQ), 3rd Infantry Division; 2nd Battle Group / 23rd Infantry Regiment; HQ, 11th Air Assault Division; 228th Assault Helicopter Battalion; G-4, Support Command and Aide-de-camp (ADC), 1st Cavalry Division; U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC); U.S. Army Aviation Systems Command (AVSCOM); 16th Combat Aviation Group; G-4, Masster, Fort Hood. General description of the collection: The Benjamin S. Silver papers include officer's WWII and Korean War letters; diaries (1963-1972); official orders; reports and papers; 201 files; and historical writings. Most papers cover development, training, and use of Army airmobility, especially 11th Air Assault Division at Fort Benning, 1st Cavalry, and 23rd (Americal) Infantry Divisions in Vietnam; Chinook Project Manager (1967-1969); and Fort Hood (1971-1974).

26 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7585377

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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