The Michael Joseph Lenihan papers, 1958.

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The Michael Joseph Lenihan papers, 1958.

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Contains the following type of material: memoirs. Contains information pertaining to the following wars and time periods: Indian Wars, 1865-1891; Philippine Insurrection; 1899-1917; World War I (WWI) -- Western Front; 1920s; 1930s. Contains information pertaining to the following military units and organizations: United States Military Academy; 20th, 19th, 2nd, 25th US Infantry Regiments; U.S. Army War College (AWC); 60th Infantry Regiment; 83rd Infantry Brigade, 42nd Division; 153rd Infantry Brigade, 77th Division; Adjutant General's Office; Naval War College; Chief of Staff, XII Corps; 12th Brigade; VI Corps; 3rd Division. General description of the collection: The Michael Joseph Lenihan papers include I REMEMBER--I REMEMBER: REMINISCENCES OF BRIGADIER GENERAL MICHAEL J. LENIHAN, UNITED STATES ARMY, RETIRED, unpublished reminiscences dictated by General Lenihan in 1958 covering his ancestry and early life (1865-1883); military career (1883-1929); and the first twelve years of his retirement. Brief mention of his later life (1941-1958) and an appended reference to his death (August 13, 1958) are also included. Covers span as commander of various units to include the 3rd Division. His narrative, not only not only recounts his own career, but also mentions his friends' military careers prior to, during, and after his own term of service. The account also provides information on life in Italy and Palestine in the 1930s.

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United States. Army. Division, 3rd

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United States. Army. Infantry Brigade, 83rd.

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United States. Army Infantry Division, 42nd

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Lenihan, Michael J. (Michael Joseph), 1865-1958.

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Michael Joseph Lenihan was a United States (U.S.) Army officer. After graduation from the U.S. Army Military Academy (USMA), he was a 2nd lieutenant, 20th U.S. Infantry Regiment; 1st lieutenant, 19th and 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiments; captain, 25th U.S. Infantry Regiment; major, 7th and 2nd U.S. Infantry Regiments; lieutenant colonel and colonel, 60th U.S. Infantry Regiment; brigadier general, 83rd and 153rd Infantry Brigades; colonel, Adjutant General's Office (AGO); student and instructor, Naval...