Robert W. Wilson photograph collection. 1918-1954.

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Robert W. Wilson photograph collection. 1918-1954.

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Contains the following type of materials: photographs. Covers the following war: World War II (WWII). Contains photographs of the following military units: 79th Infantry Division; 312th Field Artillery; 4th Field Artillery. General description of the collection: The Robert W. Wilson photograph collection includes Wilson's career from WWII through his post war years with the 79th Division. There is one photo of the 4th United States (U.S.) Artillery in 1917. Many of the WWII photos are staff photos of II Corps personnel and of Omar N. Bradley and various members of his staff. There are also portrait and group shots of George C. Marshall, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George S. Patton, Jr. and Matthew B. Ridgway besides those of Omar Bradley. There are numerous photos dealing with the Veterans Administration and activities and training of the 79th Infantry Division at Fort Indiantown Gap and Camp A.P. Hill up to 1954. There are several group photos of Wilson's participation on the National Guard and Reserve Policy Board.

1 box (387 photographs)

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7591149

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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