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  • Title: John P. McKnight papers
    Date (inclusive): 1924-1945
    Collection Number: 81140
    Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
    Language of Material: French
    Physical Description: 2 manuscript boxes and 1 oversize file (0.9 Linear Feet)
    Abstract: Contains reports, notes, orders, proclamations, and photographs, relating to American military operations in Italy and France during World War II, and especially to activities of the Fifth Corps (V Corps) in Normandy following the D-Day landings.
    Creator: McKnight, John P.
    Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives

    Access

    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.

    Use

    For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Acquisition Information

    Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1981.

    Preferred Citation

    [Identification of item], John P. McKnight papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.

    Biographical/Historical Note

    1929 AB degree
    1931 Earned LL.B degree, University of Nebraska
    1931-1941 Engaged in general practice of law and owning and running a business
    1941 Entered U.S. Army as reserve officer
    1943 Engaged in combat as War Department representative with Fifth Army for invasion landing at Salerno, Italy
    1944 Engaged in combat as War Department representative with First Army for invasion of France and Normandy campaign

    Scope and Content of Collection

    The John P. McKnight papers consist of reports, notes, orders, proclamations, and photographs, relating to American military operations in Italy and France during World War II, and especially to activities of the Fifth Corps (V Corps) in Normandy following the D-Day landings. The collection presents documents relating to organization and performance of the United States Army Fifth (V) Corps as well as some information about McKnight's personal life.

    Subjects and Indexing Terms

    World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France
    World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy
    United States. Army. Corps, 5th