Documents, 1944, undated
This collection contains papers, documents, and a scrapbook related to World War II veteran Mathias C. Helbach’s experience during the war in both the Mediterranean and European Theaters. Included is a history of the 9th Infantry during the African Sicilian Campaign, titled “Headquarters 9th Infantry Division APO 9” (1942); a photocopy of a manuscript about the 39th Infantry Regiment Medical Detachment titled “The Medicos Move Forward” (undated); and a document titled “Battalion Aid Station SOP” (undated). Helbach’s scrapbook contains 118 pages that are filled with mostly photographs and postcards from his time deployed in Africa, Sicily, England, France, and Germany.
Dates
- 1944, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.25 Linear Feet (1 flat box)
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository