Series 12 - Turkey (NATO), bulk: 1959 - 1961
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 1959 - 1961
Full Extent
From the Collection: 57.0 Linear Feet
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Materials Specific Details
Hallock left Fort Leavenworth to attend the Armed Forces Staff College (AFSC), where he was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel. After the completion of his courses at the AFSC he was sent on a tour of duty to Turkey. During his tour in Turkey as "Chief, Exercise and Maneuver Branch, HQS COMLANDSOUTHEAST (NATO)," he planned, controlled, analyzed, and evaluated the annual combined exercises of SE NATO. Those involved in the operations were the military divisions of Greece, Turkey, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Repository Details
Part of the Columbus State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
4225 University Ave
Columbus Georgia 31907 United States