Everett A. Dewald papers, 20 September 1944-11 January 1946.

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Everett A. Dewald papers, 20 September 1944-11 January 1946.

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Contains the following types of materials: letters, newspaper. Contains information pertaining to the following war: World War II (WWII). Contains information pertaining to the following military units: B Company, Headquarters and Service Company, 672nd Amphibian Tractor. General description of the collection: The Everett A. Dewald papers include 59 letters from Everett A. Dewald to his parents in New York City describing life as a member of the 672nd Amphibian Tractor Battalion in Bougainville, New Guinea, and the Philippines as well as later work as a clerk, teacher, and battalion newspaper editor. Some letters comment on President Truman. Recurring negative comments regarding the Army and claims of Army harassment due to his Communist Party membership and labor organizing activities. Postwar letters are more informative on surroundings, activities, and negative feelings regarding the military.

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Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972

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Communist Party of the United States of America

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United States. Army. Amphibian Tractor Battalion, 672nd

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United States. Army

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Dewald, Everett A.

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Technical Sergeant Everett A. Dewald was an enlisted man in the United States (U.S.) Army from New York during World War II (WWII). Before the war, Dewald was a Communist Party member and labor organizer. From the description of Everett A. Dewald papers, 20 September 1944-11 January 1946. (US Army, Mil Hist Institute). WorldCat record id: 55021559 ...