Paul B. Wurtsmith papers, 1906-1946

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Paul B. Wurtsmith papers, 1906-1946

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/493330952

Group of clippings and records of Major General Paul B. Wurtsmith.

0.2 linear ft. (1 wallet)

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7605505

Detroit Public Library, Detroit Main Library

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Wurtsmith, Paul Bernard, 1906-1946

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Major-General, U.S. Air Force. Air base in northern Michigan named for him. From the description of Paul B. Wurtsmith papers, 1906-1946 (Detroit Public Library). WorldCat record id: 493330952 ...

United States. Air Force

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At Harris Neck, Georgia, in the remote northern reaches of McIntosh County, the United States government, in the fall of 1942, confiscated the lands along the South Newport and Barbour Island Rivers. Paved runways were constructed for aircraft, and Harris Neck became an air reconnaissance base for the United States Army Air Force during World War II. A number of support buildings were constructed at the Harris Neck Air Base, such as barracks for personnel, an officers club, and PX, to serve the ...