Papers and photographs, 1943-1984.

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Papers and photographs, 1943-1984.

Papers of James P. Karabis, a mess sergeant who served with the 17th, 82nd, and 101st Airborne Divisions in Germany during World War II.

Papers 0.1 linear ft. (5 folders) and.Photographs 0.2 linear ft. (1 archives box)

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United States. Army. Glider Infantry Regiment, 194th

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United States. Army. Airborne Division, 82nd

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United States. Army. Airborne Division, 17th

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82nd Airborne Division Association

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United States. Army. Airborne Division, 101st

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Historical note: The First Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division was sent to Vietnam in 1965. It was the third United States Army unit to arrive. In December of 1967, the remainder of the division was deployed to Bien Hoa, South Vietnam in Operation Eagle Thrust. The 101st was the only army division ever airlifted directly into combat. C-141 aircraft carried 10,356 paratroopers and 5,118 tons of equipment directly into the war zone. From the description of Deployment record, 1967. (...

Karabis, James P., 1919-1987.

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Karabis, Carey,

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