The Terry Allen papers, 1888-1969, bulk 1940-1945.

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The Terry Allen papers, 1888-1969, bulk 1940-1945.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, clippings, leaflets / brochures. Contains information pertaining to the following wars: World War I (WWI), World War II (WWII), Cold War, Vietnam War. Contains information pertaining to the following military units: 104th Infantry Division; 358th Infantry Regiment; 1st Infantry Division. General description of the collection: Terry Allen papers include personal correspondence, official papers, brochures, and clippings concerning General Allen. Most items pertain to the WWII period, 1940-1945. A few pieces relate to his earlier service with the 358th Infantry Regiment in France in 1918 and with various cavalry units before and after WWI. Some items concern his activities following his retirement in 1946, including his interest in veterans affairs and in military preparedness. Some pieces are on activities of the 1st and 104th Infantry Divisions in the years since WWII (including the Cold War and the Vietnam War).

7 boxes.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army. Infantry Regiment, 358th

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United States. Army. Infantry Division, 104th

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United States. Army. Infantry Division, 1st

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The 1st Division ("Fighting First" or "The Big Red One") was activated on May 24, 1917, assembled at the New York Port of Embarkation in June, and completed its arrival in France on December 22, 1917. The 1st Division was the first to arrive in France, first to suffer casualties, first to enter Germany, and the first to cross the Rhine. It saw action in the Sommerviller, Ansauville, Lucey, and Saizerais sectors in Lorraine, the Cantigny sector in Picardy, and took part in the Montdidier-Noyon de...

Allen, Terry, General.

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Terry Allen was a United States (U.S.) Army officer. He was a 2nd and 1st lieutenant and captain, 14th U.S. Cavalry Regiment; major, 358th U.S. Infantry Regiment; major, 8th, 6th, 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiments; lieutenant colonel, 9th and 7th U.S. Cavalry Regiments; brigadier general, 3rd Cavalry Brigade and 2nd Cavalry Division and 36th Infantry Division; major general, 1st and 104th Infantry Divisions. From the description of The Terry Allen papers, 1888-1969, bulk 1940-1945. (US Army...