The Charles Meketa papers, 1865-1945.

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The Charles Meketa papers, 1865-1945.

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Contains the following types of materials: unit histories, list of medal of honor recipients. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: Indian Wars, 1865-1891; World War II (WWII) -- Western Hemisphere. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 20th Troop Carrier Squadron (Special); 343rd College Training Detachment (Aircrew); 29th Bomber Squadron (Heavy). General description of the collection: The Charles Meketa papers include officer's papers, authored and co-authored by Charles Meketa; list of recipients of the Medal of Honor winners in the Indian War, 1865-1891; Ada, Oklahoma; Canal Zone; Puerto Rico; Galapagos Islands; and informal unit histories of Army Air Force units compiled by Meketa which include history of the 29th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), history of the 20th Troop Squadron (Special), and 343rd College Training Detachment (Aircrew).

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