Clarence Joseph O'Donnell papers, 1928-1969.

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Clarence Joseph O'Donnell papers, 1928-1969.

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The collection contains papers, 1928-1969, including Clarence O'Donnell's commissions, 1928-1955, and discharge certificate, 1955. There is information on O'Donnell's service medals, 1932-1945, and citations for distinguished service, 1944-1945. Also included are drafts of Volumes three and five of the History of U.S. Marine Corps Operations in World War II, 1965, as well as funeral services information and photographs, 1969. There are photographs of Clarence O'Donnell as lieutenant and as colonel and a scrapbook containing photographs and printed material pertaining to his service in the South Pacific.

1 box (.5 linear feet)

Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7938587

Norwich University, Kreitzberg Library

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O'Donnell, Clarence J., 1905-1969.

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Originally from Winchester, MA, Clarence J. O'Donnell graduated from Norwich University in 1929. During his time at Norwich, he was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He also played football (captain), basketball (captain) and baseball. O'Donnell served on the athletic council and the banquet committee. He was also a member of Headquarters Company, Vermont National Guard. He entered the Marine Corps in 1929 and sailed with the 4th Marine Division in January 1944 as battalion commanding of...

United States. Marine Corps

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The U.S. Marine Corps was established on November 10, 1775. From the description of Papers, 1933-1945. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 754107146 The history of the Marine Corps Navajo Code Talkers dates from 1942-1945. In 1942, a white man by the name of Phillip Johnston, who had lived on a Navajo reservation for many years of his life, conceived an idea that he thought might help the war. He believed that the Navajo language, a verbal, rarely-written language, coul...