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Federal Government: Marine Corps Recruit Depot, 1953-1956

 File — Box: 70, Folder: 6
Identifier: Folder 6

Scope and Contents

Only one small packet of corresp. in this folder: letters (Jan.-Ap. 1954) from Congressman Wilson, RAdm. George A. Holderness, Jr., Walter Wencke (Attorney at Law), E. F. Terrar, Jr. (Wilson's Admin. Asst.) and John D. Butler (Attorney at Law) re/ an incident occurring on the morning of December 2, 1953 when "a navy veteran of World War II who was employed as a civilian gardener at the Marine Recruit Depot" "was shot and killed by a sentry for not showing proper respect to the colors." Termed the "Le Fever incident" this resulted in an investigation, but evidence of adequate compensation for the surviving widow and 3 children is not included in these documents.

Dates

  • created: 1953-1956

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access to some records is restricted, please consult with Special Collections & University Archives staff for details. Patrons wishing to use the Robert C. Wilson Papers must sign a "Researcher's Agreement," a copy of which can be obtained from Special Collections & University Archives staff.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.00 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections & University Archives Repository

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