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

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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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Acquisition Information

Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1989.

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.

Location of Originals

Original in possession of: J. B. Riseley.

Biographical/Historical Note

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