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Irish, J.M., fl. 1952 to Dever Spencer Byard

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09930.43 Author/Creator: Irish, J.M., fl. 1952 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 20 October 1952 Pagination: 2 p. ; Order a Copy

One letter from J.M. Irish to Dever Spencer Byard dated October 20, 1952. Contains information on the creation and purpose of the inactive-status list for reserve officers. It also includes the information that as of July 1, 1952 Dever has been added to the list.

Byard, Dever Spencer, 1908-1992

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