The J. Calvin Frank papers, 1943-1945.

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The J. Calvin Frank papers, 1943-1945.

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Contains the following types of materials: schedule, clippings, diary / journal. Contains information pertaining to the following war and time periods: World War II (WWII) -- U.S., -- China-Burma-India (CBI). Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: Fort Sill; Camp Shanks; Chinese Field Artillery Training command; Y-Force; Chinese Training Command; Chinese Combat Command. General description of the collection: The J. Calvin Frank papers include diaries on service in United States, India, and China (1943-1945) including Fort Sill and Camp Shanks (January 1-July 9, 1943); Karachi, India (September 1943 and October 1945); and Kunming, China. Discusses frustration about paucity of supplies and disagreement with Chinese and US officials including Stilwell, Dorn, and Merrill. Miscellaneous clippings and Chinese documents, schedule of events for surrender of Japanese army in China (September 9, 1945), and a copy a 1943 edition of NIPPON TODAY AND TOMORROW are also included.

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Stilwell, Joseph Warren, 1883-1946

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Joseph Warren Stilwell (March 19, 1883 – October 12, 1946) was a United States Army general who served in the China Burma India Theater during World War II. His caustic personality was reflected in the nickname "Vinegar Joe". He also had the nickname "Uncle Joe." Distrust of his Allies and a lack of resources meant Stilwell was continually forced to improvise. He famously differed as to strategy, ground troops versus air power, with his subordinate, Claire Chennault, who had the ear of Gen...

Frank, James Calvin.

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James Calvin Frank was a United States (U.S.) Army officer during World War II (WWII). He was a lieutenant colonel at Fort Sill as well as Camp Shanks, and Headquarters (HQ), Chinese Field Artillery Training Command; colonel, G-3, Y Force; artillery officer, Chinese Training Command; and deputy chief of staff, Chinese Combat Command. He was on duty at Fort Sill, January 1 to April 20, 1943, and served at Camp Shanks, May 17 to July 9, 1943. He then sailed for India, stopped briefly in Karachi, a...

Merrill, Frank D., 1903-1955.

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Dorn, Frank.

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Brigadier general, United States Army, commanding general, Chinese Training and Combat Command, 1944-1945. From the description of Frank Dorn papers, 1927-1976. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 754872079 Biographical Note 1901, June 25 Born, San Francisco, California 1912 1915 ...