Description
Relates to military operations of the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment in the New Guinea campaign during World War II, especially
to the parachute landing at Nadzab, New Guinea, and to circumstances surrounding the death and presumed suicide of the regimental
commander, Colonel Kenneth Kinsler. Includes retrospective interpellations, a battalion roster, and a related sound recording.
Photocopy.
Background
First lieutenant, United States Army; adjutant, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1943.
Extent
1 volume (1 folder)
(0.1 Linear Feet)
Restrictions
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Availability
The collection is open for research; materials must be requested in advance via our reservation system. If there are audiovisual
or digital media material in the collection, they must be reformatted before providing access.