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Coctran, John McElmurray

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1922 - 2003

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Cothran papers

 Collection
Collection number: ahc.MSS1131
Scope and Content

This collection primarily contains documents from John Cothran's military service during World War II and as a member of the Organized Army Reserve. Material includes records of service, orders and memos, and discharge papers. Additional items include family papers such as his brother James Jr.'s baby book, diplomas, and awards. Of particular note is material given to discharged soldiers after World War II to aid their return to civilian life.

Dates: 1902-1953, 1995, undated