BRIGADIER GENERAL BUCKNER - AMCHITKA
Item — Box: PCA 008
Identifier: ASL-P8-33
Scope and Contents
[Mg] Simon Bolivar Buckner, was commanding general of the Alaska Defense Command when war broke out at air base headquarters on Amchitka Island in May 1944. General Buckner first commanded the Alaska Defense Command as a colonel in July 1940. That fall he was promoted to Brigadier General. He was killed on Okinawa in 1945 after achieving the rank of lieutenant general.
Dates
- 1867 - 1975
Conditions Governing Access
The photos may be viewed, however, the images may not be photocopied.
Extent
1 Photographic Slides
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Finding Aids Repository
Contact:
PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
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PO Box 110571
Juneau AK 99811-0571 US
907-465-2920
907-465-2925
907-465-2151 (Fax)
asl.historical@alaska.gov