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Huntsville & Madison Trade Survey, 1940
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Letter from Maj. Gen. Terry Allen to the 104th Infantry "Timberwolf" Division.
In this letter, Allen describes the division's achievements in "six months of continuous combat," detailing its role in the liberation of the Netherlands and the capture of the Ruhr region and Cologne. Allen includes an excerpt from a letter from J. Lawton Collins. -
Letter from Lt. Gen. J. Lawton Collins commending the 104th Infantry "Timberwolf" Division for its role in capturing German territory at the end of World War II.
The letter was forwarded to all members of the division by Maj. Gen. Terry Allen of the 104th Infantry Division. Collins chronicles the Timberwolves' accomplishments in campaigns in western Germany, including the capture of Cologne and the Ruhr region. -
World War II safe conduct pass.
The pass notes, "The German soldier who carries this safe conduct pass is using it as a sign of his genuine wish to give himself up. He is to be disarmed, to be well looked after, to receive food and medical attention as required, and to be removed from the danger zone as soon as possible." -
Report of hospitalization of Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
The document informs Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s commanfing officer of his hospitalization. -
Marshall County Historical Site Survey
This section contains reports related to the Marshall County Historical Site Survey. The reports are centered around soil-maps and other maps related to traffic. -
List of supervisors for train travel groups.
The list provides the symbols of unit designation and the supervisors for particular groups and their destinations. -
Battle Participation Credit letter from Chester S. Brewer.
This letter is a request for information regarding Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s eligibility for Battle Participation Credit for the Naples-Foggia Campaign and the Rome-Arno Campaign. -
"Officer's Adjusted Service Rating Form".
This form details Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s credits based on service, time overseas, combat, and parenthood. It also notes individual desires and eficiency index. The back of the form provides instructions for its completion and notes that credits and desires are secondary to the needs of the military. -
"Pre-Embarkation Health Certificate" 30 October 1945.
Certification that personnel have been phsically inspected "and are free from acute communicable disease". -
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. -
Edwin D. Burwell's certificate of Statement of Service from the 1108th Engineer Combat Group.
The certificate states that Burwell served in the ORC from May 12, 1938 to September 26, 1941 and the EAD after this time. -
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. -
Leave of absence request from Edwin D. Burwell Jr.
Edwin D. Burwell Jr. requests seven days of leave to return home to Mississippi and attend to his personal affairs. -
Request for relief from active duty.
Edwin D. Burwell Jr. composed this request to appear before a board for a review for relief from active duty. He includes his name, rank, ASN, organization, arm or service, component, MOS, race, sex, certified adjusted service rating score, physical profile, and efficiency index. -
Request for convalescent leave.
Edwin D. Burwell Jr. requetsed fourteen days of leave to recover from double pneumonia and pleurisy. -
"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. -
Scorpions Den St Dennis Du Sig Africa.
Photograph number 1. This photograph depicts a flat piece of land in Saint Denis-du-Sig, Algeria with vehicles driving on it. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Lisa Jones Ain el Turk.
Photograph number 2. The photograph shows a woman in a striped shirt, Lisa Jones, sitting on a hill in Ayn al-Turk, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Sq Suviner Oran.
Photograph number 4. This photograph shows the Square du Souvenir in Oran, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Road St. Dennis Oran.
Photograph number 5. This photograph shows the road between Saint Denis-du-Sig and Oran in Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Officers 1108th.
Photograph number 6. This photograph shows five officers from the 1108th Engineer Combat Group at a camp. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Bivouac - St. Denis.
Photograph number 7. This photograph shows tents and army vehicles at the bivouc/camp area in Saint Denis-du-Sig, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Alyce Reed Ain El Turk.
Photograph number 8. This photograph shows a woman, Alyce Reed, in a helmet in Ayn al-Turk, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Beach Ain El Turk.
Photograph number 9. This photograph shows a beach in Ayn al-Turk, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Nurses Qts. Ain El Turk.
Photograph number 10. This photograph shows the nurses' quarters in Ayn al-Turk, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Fort - Mers El Kibir.
Photograph number 11. This photograph shows a fort in Mers el Kebir, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Harbor - Mers El Kibir.
Photograph number 12. This photograph shows a harbor in Mers el Kebir, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs. -
Fort above Oran.
Photograph number 13. This photograph shows a fort in Oran, Algeria. The title for this image was found in Major Edwin D. Burwell Jr.'s list of photographs.