Papers and photographs, 1940-2000.

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Papers and photographs, 1940-2000.

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Papers and photographs of Jack R. DeWitt, an officer in the 14th Armored Division during World War II and with the Army Reserves until 1967. The collection consists largely of the military papers that DeWitt obtained throughout his military career including orders, forms, and reports. These papers give some insight into service with the Army Reserves. Personal memoirs go into greater detail about his service from enlistment through retirement, mentioning his unit's role in liberating the concentration camp at Dachau and occupying Germany following the war. DeWitt's interest in veterans organizations and general World War II history are evidenced by his collection of reunion materials and other veterans' writings. The photographs include two large and well-captioned scrapbooks that document DeWitt's World War II service, along with some shots from post-war mountain warfare training at Camp Carson. The scrapbooks contain photographs of German prisoners and the captions DeWitt wrote provides insight toward the anti-German feelings that were running high following four years of war.

Papers 0.8 linear ft. (2 archives boxes) and.Photographs 0.8 linear ft. (1 archives box, 4 folders and 2 oversized boses)Paper Prints 0.1 linear ft. (4 folders)

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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DeWitt (b. December 15, 1918), served in the 19th Armored Infantry Battalion and the 14th Armored Division during World War II and achieved the rank of Captain. He was honorably discharged February 11, 1946 and settled in Madison. DeWitt served with the 84th Division Reserves, serving as Brigadier General. From the description of Oral history interview with Jack R. DeWitt [sound recording], 1994. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 53151186 ...