William M. Miley papers, 1925-1970.

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William M. Miley papers, 1925-1970.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, personnel documents, awards, certificates, organizational documents, unit histories, clippings, newspapers, speeches, ephemera. Contains information pertaining to World War II (WWII). Contains information pertaining to the following military units: 501st Parachute Battalion; 96th Infantry Division; 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division; 17th Airborne Division. General description of the collection: William M. Miley papers include general officer's papers, orders, official correspondence sent and received, station listings, rosters of general officers and awards, two silver stars, 1944 rosters, and 501st Parachute Battalion when Miley was commanding officer; personal correspondence with other senior airborne officers, standard operation procedures (SOP) used in the 17th Airborne Division; Signals SOP; report on the 17th Airborne Division maneuvers January 1944, Division SOP August 1944; sheet music of chaplain's march.

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7603002

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Miley, William M. (William Maynadler), 1897-1997

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