Roy C. Corbell papers

Collection

Identifier: MSS-0358

Scope and Contents

Miscellaneous financial documents and copy of General Order No. 38-A, American Expeditionary Forces, February 28, 1919 (letter from General John J. Pershing to soldiers at the end of World War I).

Dates

1919-1952

Creator

Corbell, Roy C. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

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Biographical / Historical

Roy C. Corbell, oldest son of of Jamie M. and Maggie M. Corbell, was born on 21 July 1895 in Lamar County, Alabama. He enlisted as a private on 18 September 1916, in the Alabama National Guard, Troop B, 1st Cavalry. He served in the cavalry from 28 May 1918 until 23 June 1919. He married Dena Mae Rector, and the couple had seven children. Corbell died 28 May 1973 in Vernon, Alabama.

Extent

0.05 Linear Feet (5 items)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Miscellaneous financial documents and copy of General Order No. 38-A, American Expeditionary Forces, February 28, 1919 (letter from General John J. Pershing to soldiers at the end of World War I).

Provenance

unknown

Related Materials

Roy C. Corbell photograph, University Libraries Special Collections, The University of Alabama.

General

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