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Title: John P. Lake papers
Date (inclusive): 1934-1980
Collection Number: 85045
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
2 manuscript boxes, 2 oversize boxes
(1.2 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Orders, reports, personnel records, certificates, and photographs, relating to American military assistance to Chinese forces
during World War II, and to attempted American mediation between Kuomintang and Chinese communist forces in 1946.
Creator:
Lake, John P., 1894-1976
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1985.
Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], John P. Lake papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Biographical/Historical Note
Colonel and commanding officer in the United States Army with the Combat Section in the Chinese 18th Army, Chinese Combat
Command, 1945. Received Award of Legion of Merit in 1945 and Army Commendation Ribbon in 1946 for exceptionally meritorious
conduct in the performance of outstanding services as Chairman of Executive Headquarters Field Team No. 7 in Tsinan, China.
The Executive Headquarters was charged with Implementing the cessation of civil strife in China, the restoration of communications,
and the reorganization of the Chinese Army. Lake retired from the Army in 1953.
Scope and Content of Collection
Orders, reports, personnel records, correspondence, certificates, and photographs, relating to American military assistance
to Chinese forces during World War II, and to attempted American mediation between Kuomintang and Chinese communist forces
in 1946.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Officers
World War, 1939-1945 -- China
China -- History -- Civil War, 1945-1949
United States -- Armed Forces -- China
United States. Army
United States. Army. Forces in China Theater