Class Year

2007

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Description

The Yarnell Collection consists of correspondence received by Orpha Yarnell during World War II from both of her sons, Clyde and Glenn. Clyde served with the 493rd Quartermaster Depot, and the letter from overseas, his training at Camp Harahan, and his stay in Camp Stoneman. Glenn served with the 186th Engineer Combat Battalion, originating from Fort Jackson, Camp Forrest, and New Guinea.

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Publication Date

June 2007

Keywords

World War II, WWII, 493rd Quartermaster Depot, 186th Engineer Combat Battalion, Fort Jackson, Camp Stoneman

Disciplines

European History | History | Military History | United States History

Document Type

Finding Aid

MS-089: Yarnell Collection

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