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Unit Journal, the 3rd Battalion, 167th Infantry, 31st Infantry Division, July 15, 1944 - October 10, 1945, July 15, 1944 - October 10, 1945

 File — Box: 2903, Folder: 1

Scope and Contents note

Sgt. Harold L. Bank kept this unit journal from July 15, 1944, until October 10, 1945, from Mindanao, Philippine Islands. It is the Battalion log of the 3rd Battalion, 167th Infantry, 31st Infantry Division. The division was located in the vicinity of Mafin Bay, Dutch New Guinea, along the southeast bank of the Worske River, and then moved to Morotai Island. On December 25, 1944, the 2nd Lieutenant of the 167th Infantry, James D. Spencer, has written an additional note concerning a night attack. The 31st Division returned to the states in November 1945, and all who desired were discharged.

Dates

  • Creation: July 15, 1944 - October 10, 1945

Creator

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Extent

From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (2 items)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the The University of Alabama Libraries Special Collections Repository

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