The Herndon Inge, Jr. papers, 1941-1946.

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The Herndon Inge, Jr. papers, 1941-1946.

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Contains the following type of materials: correspondence, memoirs, awards / certificates, unit histories, clippings, diary / journal, maps / charts. Contains information pertaining to the following war: WWII -- European Theater of Operations (ETO). Contains information pertaining to the following military units: 1st Battalion, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Division, XX Corps. General description of the collection: Herndon Inge, Jr. papers include papers of Company D, 301st Infantry, 94th Division. It is really an exhaustive cross between an autobiography, a unit history and a diary of events as seen and remembered by this prolific writer of his experiences during WWII. The memoir is in five parts. He titles his memoir - Orscholz Barrier. Memoir of mortar section leader from induction to discharge. Format is centered around attack of Orscholz Barrier in Siegfried Line and his capture. By recollection during his prisioner of war (POW) status relates his previous experiences. Includes account of subsequent 94th Division actions and failure to liberate Hammelburg POW complex. All material is in great detail.

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7586462

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United States. Army. Infantry Division, 94th

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Inge, Herndon, Jr.

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Herndon Inge, Jr. served in the United States (U.S.), Company D, 301st Infantry Regiment, 94th Division during World War II (WWII). From the description of The Herndon Inge, Jr. papers, 1941-1946. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 47904855 ...

United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 301st.

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