The George F. Gallion papers, 1944-1945.

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The George F. Gallion papers, 1944-1945.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50575860

Contains the following types of materials: diary / journal, newspaper obituary. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time period: World War II -- Pacific. Contains information pertaining to the following military unit and organization: 803rd Engineer Battalion. General description of the collection: The George F. Gallion papers include a typescript copy of Gallion's diary (March 6-December10, 1944) covering his experiences as a prisoner of war at Cabanatuan and at various sites in Japan. Also included is a newspaper obituary outlining his service during the fall of the Philippines and his entire imprisonment up to his death in January 1945.

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U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7627701

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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Cabanatuan (Philippines : Concentration camp)

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Gallion, George F.

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George F. Gallion was a United States (U.S.) Army soldier during World War II (WWII). He was a private in the 803rd U.S. Engineer Battalion and was a prisoner of war (POW) at Cabanatuan, Philippines. From the description of The George F. Gallion papers, 1944-1945. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 50575860 ...