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Title: Arthur L. West papers
Date (bulk): 1964-1972
Collection Number: 84023
Contributing Institution: Hoover Institution Library and Archives
Language of Material: In English and Vietnamese
Physical Description:
8 manuscript boxes, 1 motion picture film reel
(3.3 Linear Feet)
Abstract: Reports, manuals, orders, correspondence, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs relating to American military operations,
especially in Vietnam, and to United States Army development of combat systems and tactics, especially the use of armor.
Creator:
West, Arthur L.
Physical Location: Hoover Institution Library & Archives
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.
For copyright status, please contact the Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
Acquired by the Hoover Institution Library & Archives in 1984.
[Identification of item], Arthur L. West papers, [Box no., Folder no. or title], Hoover Institution Library & Archives.
| 1919 January 6 | Born, Phoenix, Arizona |
| 1937 March 6 | Married Trois Argel Meyer |
| 1940 | Received B.S. in economics and business administration, Oklahoma A&M College |
| 1940 August 15 | Commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant, U.S. Army |
| 1942 February 1 | Promoted to 1st Lieutenant |
| 1942 October 5 | Promoted to Captain |
| 1943 May 26 | Promoted to Major |
| 1943-1944 | Battalion Commander, 10th Armored Infantry Battalion, 4th Armored Division |
| 1944 September 9 | Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel |
| 1950-1953 | Officer, G-3, Plans Division, Department of the Army |
| 1953 | Officer, G-3, X Corps |
| 1953-1954 | Officer, G-3, Training Division, Eighth Army |
| 1955 | Graduated, Armed Forces Staff College |
| 1955 March 31 | Promoted to Colonel |
| 1955-1957 | Department Director, Command and Staff Department of U.S. Army Armor School |
| 1958 | Graduated, The National War College |
| 1958-1960 | Staff Member, Office of Chief of Staff of Military Operations |
| 1960-1962 | Strategic Planner, Joint Chiefs of Staff |
| 1962-1963 | Commander, Combat Command A, 3rd Armored Division |
| 1963 July 17 | Promoted to Brigadier General |
| 1963-1964 | Assistant Division Commander, 3rd Armored Division |
| 1964-1966 | Director, Organization, Unit Training, and Readiness Directorate |
| 1966 | Promoted to Major General |
| 1966-1967 | Chief, U.S. Army Mechanized and Armor Combat Operations Evaluation (MACOV) Team |
| 1985 January 3 | Died |
| 1951 | Received M.A., Georgetown University |
Scope and Content of Collection
Reports, manuals, orders, correspondence, memoranda, printed matter, and photographs relating to American military operations,
especially in Vietnam, and to United States Army development of combat systems and tactics, especially the use of armor. The
original order of the files has been maintained. Original folder titles are denoted with quotation marks.
Subjects and Indexing Terms
Motion pictures
Vietnam War, 1961-1975
Officers
Armored vehicles, Military
United States. Army