The Frank Frederick Bell papers, 1888-1965.

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The Frank Frederick Bell papers, 1888-1965.

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Contains the following types of materials: memoirs, organizational documents, maps / charts, regulations. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time period: World War I (WWI), World War II (WWII). Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: 373rd United States (U.S.) Engineer Regiment; 398th U.S. Engineer Regiment. General description of the collection: The Frank Frederick Bell papers include numerous published capsule biographies of Bell's life from 1888, but most material covers his service in the two World Wars. Items on WWI consist of primarily on regulations governing Gerstner Field, Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he served, and also includes several photographs. Material on WWII includes training regulations of the 398th Engineers, official and unofficial accounts, maps, regulations, citations, photographs, and cartoons of the 373rd Engineers. Bell's 1946 reminiscence of service in the 373rd is found. A few official documents on his pre- and post-WWII service in the reserves are also available.

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U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army Reserve

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Bell, Frank Frederick.

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Frank Frederick Bell was a United States (U.S.) Army officer. He was a lieutenant and captain, 45th, 143rd, and 195th U.S. Aero Squadrons; major and lieutenant colonel, U.S. Coast Artillery Reserve, lieutenant colonel, 398th U.S. Engineer Regiment; colonel, 373rd U.S. Engineer Regiment; and brigadier general, Reserves. From the description of The Frank Frederick Bell papers, 1888-1965. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 50219865 ...

United States. Army. Engineer Regiment, 373rd.

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United States. Army. Engineer Regiment, 398th.

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