Oliver B. Brown papers, undated.

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Oliver B. Brown papers, undated.

General description of the collection: These papers consist of the vignettes of the military career of Colonel Oliver B. Brown, 1923 to 1956.

1 folder.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7756865

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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United States. Army. Engineer Regiment, 101st

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United States. Army. Quartermaster Corps

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United States. Army. Corps of Engineers

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