Contents Letter, Archibald to Major Folwell W. Coan, July 20, 1942. Cover letter for application to Army Air Forces, which includes outline of Archibald's military history and activities post-World War I.Letters to Major F. W. Coan, July 17, 1942. Three (3) letters of recommendation supporting Archibald's commission in the Air Force.Physical Examination forms and report memo, July 18, 1942. Physical exam and immunization records, and accompanying memo from examining doctor;...

Contents Official forms, memos, and other documents related to Archibald's time at the Army Air Forces (AAF) School of Applied Tactics (Orlando, Florida) in November 1942:Special Orders No. 247, September 12, 1942. Orders Archibald to temporary duty in Miami Beach (Florida) then to Fighter Command in Seattle. Two (2) copies.Telegram, circa September 1942. Orders Archibald to Miami Beach for Officers' Training School.Memos, circa August-November 1942. Various...

Contents Booklet, "Voice Modulation," Control Department, November 18, 1942. Twelve (12) pages.Abbreviations for Students & Instructors, Reference sheet, undated.Six (6) Air Defense Grid charts, undated.Booklet, "Operational Procedure for Radio Sets SCR-270-( ) and 271-( )," August 1942. Ten (10) pages.Booklet, "The Radar Filter Room," Fighter Command School, Filter Division, undated. Twenty (20) pages.Booklet, "V.H.F. Fighter Control...

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Notebook contains one hundred fourteen (114) pages and three (3) loose pieces of handwritten notes and diagrams pertaining to Archibald's studies at the Army Air Forces School of Applied Tactics in November 1942. Subjects include radar and control, observation systems, map reading and navigation, weather.

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Two (2) black and white photographs of Archibald in uniform holding name card, undated.

Personal History Statement form for Seattle Air Defense Wing, January 22, [1943]. Details Archibald's military history, physical attributes, family history, education, employment history, and other personal information.

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...

Contents Special Orders No. 27, January 27, 1943. Enumerates various orders; gives Archibald financial duties and funds to pay his troops.Special Orders No. 44, February 13, 1943. Enumerates various orders; appoints Archibald to a Board of Officers to examine officer applicants. One (1) full copy, one (1) extract of Archibald's orders only.Special Orders No. 55, February 24, 1943. Enumerates various orders; gives Archibald financial duties and funds to pay his troops....

Contents Special Orders No. 183, July 2, 1943. Temporary promotion of Archibald from Captain to Major. Two (2) copies of order extract.Special Orders No. 184, July 3, 1943. Enumerates various orders; lists men, including Archibald, who passed a rifle course.Special Orders No. 197, July 17, 1943. Enumerates various orders; appoints Archibald to board of officers to examine officer applicants.Special Orders No. 207, July 26, 1943. Enumerates various orders; gives...

Contents Special Orders No. 21, extract, January 25, 1944. Temporary promotion of Archibald from Captain to Major. Two (2) copies.Special Orders No. 26, January 26, 1944. Enumerates various orders; gives Archibald financial duties and funds to pay his troops.Special Orders No. 54, February 23, 1944. Enumerates various orders; appoints Archibald to board for trying men under Military Law.Memo, Headquarters Seattle Fighter Wing, IV Fighter Command, March 4, 1944....

Contents Special Orders No. 126, May 11, 1944. Enumerates various orders; appoints Archibald Commanding Officer of the Seattle Detachment, Headquarters Seattle Fighter Wing, 412th AAF Base Unit.Memo, Headquarters Seattle Fighter Wing, 412th AAF Base Unit, May 12, 1944. Reports progress on the closing of Headquarters, Headquarters Squadron Supply. Attached memo, May 10, 1944, drafts notification to Fiscal Director of Army Service Forces that Squadron Supply books have been closed....