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Maurice E. Byrne papers

 Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MG 643

Scope and Contents

This collection contains three volumes on the 563RD signal air warning battalion from WWII. Much of the material is maps, solider rosters and history on specific war operations like Normandy Landing and the Cherbourg Air defense.

Dates

  • Creation: 1999

Conditions Governing Use

Collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The 563RD signal air warning battalion was in combat in World War II. They were involved in UK operations, Normandy Landing, and the Cherbourg Air Defense.

Extent

0.5 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Soldier rosters, maps and strategies of battles, a bibliography, and pictures of generals from the 563RD Signal Air Warning Battalion in Combat in WWII.

Arrangement

Original order retained. During processing each plastic binding notebook was cut out and the items placed into folders, one volume had to be split into two separate folders because of the size of materials within it.

Title
Guide to Maurice E. Byrne papers
Status
Completed
Author
Finding aid prepared by Kenzie Ryan.
Date
2024
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the University of Idaho Library, Special Collections and Archives Repository