Gen. Gordon D. Gayle Papers

Collection

Identifier: 0026

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of preliminary drafts of General Gayle's history of the Peleliu campaign during WWII and were intended for use in the official US Marine Corps history. These drafts contain ideas and opinions not included in the official published history.

Dates

Creation: 1994-1995

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

General Gayle spent a career in the U.S. Marine Corps which included service in WWII in the Peleliu Campaign and in the Korean War. This service also included staff and command positions. General Gayle retired in 1968.

Full Extent

.5 Cubic Feet (1 letter doc box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This finding aid is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.