Jerry B. Riseley typescript : Adjutant's journal : Second Battalion, 503d Parachute Infantry, 1943

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Creators:: Riseley, Jerry B.
Abstract:: 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.
Extent:: 1 volume (1 folder) (0.1 Linear Feet)
Language:: English
Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Jerry B. Riseley typescript : Adjutant's journal : Second Battalion, 503d Parachute Infantry, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

Scope and content:: 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.
Biographical / historical:: First lieutenant, United States Army; adjutant, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1943.
Acquisition information:: Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library Archives in 1989.
Physical location:: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
Rules or conventions:: Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Subjects:: Parachute troops
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea
Names:: United States. Army. Parachute Regimental Combat Team, 503rd
Kinsler, Kenneth, -1943

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Preferred citation:: [Identification of item], Jerry B. Riseley typescript : Adjutant's journal : Second Battalion, 503d Parachute Infantry, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

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