The George C. Morton papers, 1945-1963.

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The George C. Morton papers, 1945-1963.

Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, official papers, maps. Contains information pertaining to the following wars: World War II (WWII) -- European Theater of Operations (ETO); 1950s; Vietnam War. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 11th Airborne Division; 2nd Battle Group, 4th United States (US) Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division; J-3 Special Warfare Branch, US Military Assistance Command, Vietnam; US Army Special Forces, Vietnam. General description of the collection: The George C. Morton papers include officer's official letters and papers; Vietnam; Special Forces; logistics; personnel; guerrilla warfare; Montagnard Tribesmen; Operation "Switchback", transition of Civilian Irregular Defense Groups (CIDG) from Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to US Army control; commander, U.S. Army Special Forces, Vietnam, 1962-1964; Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV).

2 boxes.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7608669

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Morton, George C.

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United States. Military Assistance Command, Vietnam

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United States. Army. Special Forces, Vietnam.

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