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Roster of Alabama Polytechnic Institute student reservists called to World War II active duty.
Alabama Polytechnic Institute is known today as Auburn University. The reservists listed were assigned to report to Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; Camp Blanding, Florida; Camp Shelby, Mississippi; and Fort McPherson, Georgia for basic training. -
Document listing "the joint Army-NASA contribution toward meeting the library needs of the University of Alabama in Huntsville."
The suggested contributions include funding, journal subscriptions, and reference tools. -
Edwin D. Burwell's certificate of Statement of Service.
The certificate states that Burwell served in the ORC from May 12, 1938 to September 26, 1941 and the EAD after this time. -
Education and occupation information on Edwin D. Burwell.
This document lists Burwell's military education, civilian education, and civilian occupations. -
Edwin Burwell's Officer's Pay Data Card.
The card includes information on Burwell's monthly pay, additional pay, rental allowances, subsistence, dependents, allotments, and insurance. Instructions for vaccination records are attached to the card. -
Edwin D. Burwell's certificate of Statement of Service from May 1944.
The certificate states that Burwell served in the ORC from May 12, 1938 to September 26, 1941 and the EAD after this time. -
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Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. Army Identification Card.
The front of the card displays an image of Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr., as well as his name, designation, and signature. The back notes his height at five feet, eight and a half inches, weight as 140 pounds, hair color as brown, and eye color as blue. It also notes his daye of birth, 9 November 1916, and has his left and right index fingerprints. The word "INACTIVE" is hole-punched into the card. -
"Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration" for a Browning pistol.
This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his Browning pistol and his other personal belongings through customs. -
"Pre-Embarkation Health Certificate" 17 October 1945.
Certification that the people in the "Hq 16th Reinforcement Depot, were physic-ally examined and found free from communicable disease." -
Certificate that captured items can remain in finder's possession.
The captured items referred to are "1-J Fador 504". -
"Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration" with bedroll container
This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his Arctic overshoes, barrack bag, and his other personal belongings through customs. -
"Certificates, Affidavits, and Customs Declaration" with footlocker container.
This certificate declares that Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. has the right to retain his various clothing and his other personal belongings through customs. -
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"Pre-Embarkation Health Certificate" 30 October 1945.
Certification that personnel have been phsically inspected "and are free from acute communicable disease". -
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Baggage List for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
Burwell is noted as travelling from LeHarve France to Fort McPherson, Georgia. -
Sick Report for Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The medical officer notes: "I certify that the above mentioned officer was sick while on leave and unfit to travel till 12-9-45". -
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Procesing order to the group leader of Group RE 3416-26.
The order details the duties of the Group Leader during and after travel. -
Document stating the train route, equipment, Train Commander, and GR Supervisor.
The Train Commander is 1st Lieutenant William P. Goodroe and the GR Supervisor is Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr. -
Departure Schedule #293-D.
The schedule states the train, station, baggage car, troop, mealtime, and number of box lunches for personnel. A note at the end states that the loading plan will be given out at the departure meeting on 15 November 1945. -
List of supervisors for train travel groups.
The list provides the symbols of unit designation and the supervisors for particular groups and their destinations. -
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"Conductor's Report of Army, Navy Or Marine Personnel Carried" from the Atlanta and West Point Rail Road Company.
The conductor's report notes 158 passengers in coach from Augusta to Atlanta. -
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"Immunization Register".
The immunization register shows dates Edwin D. Burwell Jr. recieved vaccines for smallpox, triple typhoid, tetanus, yellow fever, and others diseases. -
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Government request for transportation for Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The document requests the Reading Company to provide transportation for Burwell and three other officers from Camp Kilmer, New Jersey to Fort McPherson, Georgia. -
Letter from Jacob L. Devers to Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The letter thanks Burwell for his service in the Army during the war. -
"Military Record and Report of Separation-Certificate of Service".
The record contains Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s personal information, military history, and insurance notice. -
"Army of the United States-Seperation Qualification Record".
"This record of job assignments and special training recieved in the Army is furnished to the soldier when he leaves the service. In its prepara-tion, information is taken from available Army records and supplemented by personal interview. The information about civilian education and work experience is based on the individual's own statements. The veteran may present this document to former employers, prospective employers, representatives of schools or colleges, or use it in any other way that may prove beneficial to him." -
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Excerpt from Col. Kingsley Andersson's journal.
These diary entries appear to be photographs of the Kingsley Andersson diaries held at the Hoover Institute, which were requested for view by Dudley Burwell. Discusses aspects of the writer's command and daily life from January to March of 1944 while in Italy. The diary mentions an Engineer named Burwell. -
Collage of photographs of the 1108th Engineer Combat Group.
The collage is made up of various photographs from across Italy and Africa. The photographs depict warfare, awards, and group activities. -
"Battle of Anzio Timeline".
The timeline describes events spanning from to 18 December 1943 to 4 June 1944. Events from 22 January 1944 to 14 February 1944 are highlighted.