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Allen, Terry de la Mesa, Major General, 1888-1969

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1888-04-01 - 1969-09-12

Biography

United States Army officer who fought in both World War I and World War II. Commanded the 1st Infantry Division in North Africa and Sicily. Led the 104th Infantry Division as divisional commander until the end of the war.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

World War II Material, 1942-1945

 Collection
Identifier: MC-1964-227
Scope and Contents A typescript with this description appearing on the first or title page: "A factual summary of certain Division Citations and Unit Commendations awarded to the 1st Division during its initial Campaigns in N. Africa and Sicily During World War II (During the period 8 Nov. '42-7 Aug. '43) and a later summary of certain Division Citations and Unit Commendations awarded The 104th (Timberwolf) Division during its continuing Campaigns in Belgium, Holland & Germany during World War II (during...
Dates: 1942 - 1943