Robert C. Hornsby Narrative
This collection contains the personal narrative of World War II veteran Colonel Robert C. Hornsby. Hornsby wrote his narrative, "World War II Military Intelligence Activities in Miami, Florida" in 1986. The narrative recounts Hornsby’s time serving during World War II with the Censorship Team of Army Reserves in Miami, Florida, and then later as a Military Intelligence Officer.
Dates
- 1986
Language
The material in this collection is in English.
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection contains the personal narrative of World War II veteran Colonel Robert C. Hornsby.
Biographical/Historical Note
Robert Carlock Hornsby was born in Athens, Tennessee, in 1902. He served as a member of the Tennessee National Guard and the Army Reserve. He was called to active duty in 1941 and sent to Miami, Florida, where he served as a Postal Intelligence Agent. He died in 2002 at age 99. He is buried in Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.
Arrangement
This collection consists of a single folder.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1314. Robert Hornsby was previously identified as Robert Hornsley.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee’s Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository