Whom It May Concern:
I’ve known and worked with Mr. Tyler Alberts for over
six years in the capacity of historical researcher primarily
focused on World War II documents and images. He is a superb
researcher with an in innate ability to locate and identify
obscure documents, images and film footage often overlooked
by other scholars and researchers. His skill and ability to
identify military units on sight from vehicle markings and shoulder
sleeve insignia is the best I’ve ever seen.
His work in the National Archives and Records Administration
resulted in the discovery of documents, images, and film footage
previously thought lost or destroyed. Much of 90th Regional
Readiness Command’s, United States Army Reserve, historical
archive, particularly the more obscure references, is a direct
result of his research in the National Archives and other records
repositories. In addition to official government archives his
research extends to private letters, diaries and snapshots thus
preserving information that would otherwise be lost.
Most recently he was instrumental in locating images of Third
United States Army from World Wars I through the Cold War. Many
of the images that he identified are to be used in a forthcoming
publication on the history of Third Army form World War I to
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
His dedication, energy, diligence, professionalism and willingness
to share his information with veterans and their families set
him apart from others. Mr. Alberts’ professional reputation
is unsurpassed. I unconditionally support his research, and
feel his videos are a welcomed and needed research tool for
historians and enthusiasts alike.
THOMAS M. RYAN
LTC, GS
Command Historian
Third United States Army
