Robert W. Mearns papers, 1887-1922.

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Robert W. Mearns papers, 1887-1922.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48069210

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, official papers. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1865-1897; Philippine Insurrection; World War I (WWI). Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: U.S. Military Academy; 12th, 20th, 45th, 47th and 332nd U.S. Infantry Regiments; 1st and 7th Battalions/Philippine Scouts; University of Illinois; 157th and 158th Depot Brigades; 2nd and 3rd Replacement Brigades; Camp Gordon; Camp Beauregard; 17th Infantry Division; IX Corps Area. General description of the collection: The Robert W. Mearns papers include general officer's papers: voluminous official papers sent and received by Mearns, mostly while in the Philippines, 1900-1908; while serving at Camps Sherman, Gordon and Beauregard, 1917-1919; and while serving the IX Corps area, 1921-1922; which includes correspondence, reports, orders and official financial papers. Most personal items are of a miscellaneous nature, that might be termed "souvenirs". Some personal financial papers are available, but personal correspondence is negligible.

6 boxes, map.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7588632

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Mearns, Robert W.

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Robert W. Mearns graduated from the United States (U.S.) Military Academy; he was a 2nd and 1st lieutenant and captain, 20th U.S. Infantry Regiment; major, 7th and 1st Battalions Philippine Scouts; major, 12th U.S. Infantry Regiment; professor of military science, University of Illinois; lieutenant-colonel, 45th U.S. Infantry Regiment; colonel, 332nd U.S. Infantry Regiment; commanding officer, 158th and 157th Depot Brigades; commanding officer, 3rd and 2nd Replacement Brigades, Camp Gordon; seni...