Edward Trombley papers, 1918-1920

Summary

Creator:

Trombley, Edward.

Abstract:

Soldier from Bay City, Mich., member of Co. A, 339th U.S. Infantry who served in the Allied intervention in Russia, 1918-1920, the "Polar Bear Expedition." Collection includes diary, correspondence and newspaper clipping relating to his military life with the Polar Bear Expedition.

Extent:

1 folder

Language:

English.

Call Number:

86671 Aa 1

Authors:

Finding aid prepared by: Len Coombs

Background

Scope and Content:

The papers include a diary, July 1918-Jan. 1919, describing patrolling, foraging for food, and fighting at Shenkursk, Oct. 1918, and Nijni Gora, Jan. 1919. Also included is a letter, Feb. 26, 1920, from T. B. Kernan, expressing his anger at news that the Bolsheviks had taken Archangel, and a roster of the 2d Platoon, Co. A.

Biographical / Historical:

Resident of Bay City, Mich., served as sergeant, Co. A, 339th Infantry.

Acquisition Information:

The collection was donated by the Polar Bear Association in 1964 (Donor no.: 4145 ).

Subjects

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Subjects:

World War, 1914-1918.
Polar Bear Expedition.

Formats:

Diaries.

Names:

Trombley, Edward.

Places:

Soviet Union -- History -- Allied intervention, 1918-1920.