Series 8 - Fort Benning II , bulk: 1950 - 1952
Scope and Contents
This collection consits of 20 series featuring correspondence, photographs, audio/visual materials, and hand written notes of Col. Richard Hallock during his time in the United States Military. This collection covers his time in Iran, development of RAND, Korea Conflict, World War II, several U.S. Bases including Fort Henry Benning.
Dates
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1950 - 1952
Full Extent
From the Collection: 57.0 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
During this tour at Fort Benning, his assignment was to serve as "Member and Chief of Review and Analysis Office and, concurrently, Airborne Advisor, the Infantry Board...the advisor on all airborne matters." This folder contains mostly administrative documents relating to promotions, assignments and then Major Hallock's transfer to Korea.
One of Hallock's mission during his second tour at Fort Benning was to redesign the parachute harness used in airborne training.
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States