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201 File - Military Record (1 of 5), 1942

 File — Box: 3, Folder: 6

Contents

Archibald's 201 File, which contains records pertaining to his military career during World War II in Seattle and includes orders, memos, and correspondence:

File cover sheet with Archibald's name.

Memo from Adjutant General, September 11, 1942. Temporarily appoints and commissions Archibald as Captain in Army.

Memo from Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics, December 2, 1942. Certifies that Archibald attended the school and successfully completed courses.

Special Orders No. 96, December 9, 1942. Enumerates various orders; appoints Archibald Commanding Officer of Headquarters Seattle Air Defense Wing.

Special Orders No. 97, December 10, 1942. Enumerates various orders; gives Archibald financial duties and funds in order to pay troops under his command.

Special Orders No. 98, December 11, 1942. Enumerates various orders; appoints Archibald Station Commandant.

Special Orders No. 102, December 15, 1942. Enumerates various orders; amends documentation to include Archibald as member of boards and councils in conjunction with his appointment. Two (2) copies.

Letter, Col. James McCauley to Archibald, December 24, 1942. Holiday greeting.

Special Orders No. 115, December 28, 1942. Enumerates various orders; gives Archibald financial duties and funds to pay his troops.







Dates

  • Creation: 1942

Creator

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

All materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research and is accessible in the Dahlberg Research Center by appointment. For more information contact us.

Full Extent

From the Collection: 1.8 Cubic Feet (3 5-inch legal size document boxes, 1 2-inch legal size document box, and 1 oversize folder)

Repository Details

Part of the The Museum of Flight Archives Repository

Contact:
9404 East Marginal Way South
Seattle Washington 98108-4097
206-764-5874


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