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Milburn, F.W., fl. 1945 Headquarters XXI Corps

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09591.09.05 Author/Creator: Milburn, F.W., fl. 1945 Place Written: France Type: Typed document Date: 10 February1945 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 20.4 cm, Width: 27.4 cm Order a Copy

The document, written by F.W. Milburn, Major General, U.S. Army, is writing to the commanding officer of the 969th Field Artillerly Battilion, is subjected 'Commendation.' It states the operation at Colmar, France was successful due to the particularly outstanding efforts of the battalion.

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