A group of G.I.s stationed at the Roswell Army Air Field are expressing their frustration with being kept in the army despite being eligible for discharge as surplus personnel. They believe they are being retained to maintain the army's size and influence public opinion. They argue that peace should be achieved through preparation for peace, not war, and criticize the army for outdated practices. They question the need for a large army and suggest that those who support it should take their place. The document is signed by several G.I.s with 39-41 months of service.

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Title: Discontent Among G.I.s at Roswell Army Air Field

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_53_0006
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Title: Discontent Among G.I.s at Roswell Army Air Field
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
A group of G.I.s stationed at the Roswell Army Air Field are expressing their frustration with being kept in the army despite being eligible for discharge as surplus personnel. They believe they are being retained to maintain the army's size and influence public opinion. They argue that peace should be achieved through preparation for peace, not war, and criticize the army for outdated practices. They question the need for a large army and suggest that those who support it should take their place. The document is signed by several G.I.s with 39-41 months of service.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 53, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
1 Page