Papers and photographs, 1914-1926.

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Papers and photographs, 1914-1926.

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Papers and photographs of the Robert B. McCoy, an officer in the 32nd Division during World War I after whom the military reservation in western Wisconsin is named. Collection contains an almost complete set of bulletins, memoranda, and orders for the 32nd Division while they were training at Camp MacArthur, Texas. These materials document training routines, supplies, reorganization of units, promotions and disciplinary actions, and preparations for the trip to the battlefields of France. Also included is correspondence relating to the organization of the 4th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment in 1917. Letters asking for commissions, reporting on recruitment, and seeking to be regimental chaplain provide an interesting look at the assembly of an infantry regiment during the preparations for World War I. Other materials include a large number of blank forms the military issued to collect and document information about their soldiers. Newspaper clippings and letters of condolences relate the statewide importance of his 1926 funeral. Photographs include several shots of McCoy, both alone and with his sons who joined the military.

Papers : 2.4 linear ft. (6 archives boxes) and.Photographs : 0.1 linear ft. (5 folders)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7779027

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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