Henry F. Boyer collection, 1932-1953, undated.

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Henry F. Boyer collection, 1932-1953, undated.

The Henry F. Boyer collection consists of correspondence regarding appointments from the United States (U.S.) War Department, promotion certificates, a diary with entries detailing pay and allowances from 1941-1946, and photographs.

1 box.

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SNAC Resource ID: 8209130

U.S. Army Heritage & Education Center

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