The George H. Waple papers, 1928-2000.

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The George H. Waple papers, 1928-2000.

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Contains the following types of materials: correspondence, photographs, memorabilia, historical sketches. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: 1930s; World War II (WWII) -- European Theater of Operations (ETO); 1946-1950; 1950s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 3rd Cavalry Regiment; 331st Infantry Regiment, 83rd Infantry Division; Ceremonial Company, Fort Myer; 5th Infantry Division; 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division; Military District of Washington; Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. General description of the collection: The George H. Waple papers include officer's collection of material on family origins, army career, obtaining direct commission; publication of autobiography, COUNTRY BOY GONE SOLDIERING. Includes tour with Omar Bradley, meeting Marilyn Monroe, Joe Dimaggio; material mostly photocopies; information content sketchy.

1 box.

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7609886

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Bradley, Omar Nelson, 1893-1981

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Omar Nelson Bradley (February 12, 1893 – April 8, 1981) was a senior officer of the United States Army during and after World War II, holding the rank of General of the Army. Bradley was the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and oversaw the U.S. military's policy-making in the Korean War. Born in Randolph County, Missouri, Bradley worked as a boilermaker before entering the United States Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from the academy in 1915 alongside Dwight D. Eisenh...

Waple family.

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DiMaggio, Joe, 1914-1999

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Joseph Paul DiMaggio was born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio, Jr., on November 25, 1914, in Martinez, California. Nicknamed Joltin' Joe DiMaggio, and sometimes called the Yankee Clipper, DiMaggio play his entire baseball career with the New York Yankess from 1936 to 1951. He died on March 8, 1999. From the description of DiMaggio, Joe, 1914-1999 (U.S. National Archives and Records Administration). naId: 10582294 ...

Waple, George H. (George Henry), 1921-

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Monroe, Marilyn, 1926-1962

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American movie actress. From the description of Check signed : New York, 1961 Feb. 28. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270914072 Epithet: film star British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001027.0x00024b ...