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Title: Jerry B. Riseley typescript : Adjutant's journal : Second Battalion, 503d Parachute Infantry
Date (inclusive): 1943
Collection Number: 89034
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material:
English
Physical Description:
1 volume (1 folder)
(0.1 Linear Feet)
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.
Creator:
Riseley, Jerry B.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1989.
[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.
Original in possession of: J. B. Riseley.
First lieutenant, United States Army; adjutant, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1943.
Scope and Content of Collection
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.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Parachute troops
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- New Guinea
Kinsler, Kenneth, -1943
United States. Army. Parachute Regimental Combat Team, 503rd