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Albert Christman papers, approximately 2002, 1942-1945

 File — Box: 17, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 File 445
Scope and Contents Materials contain papers relating to Albert Christman's service in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II from 1941-1945. The materials describe his service in Midway, the Solomon Islands, Guadalcanal, the Kwajalein Atoll, Saipan, and Guam, where he was wounded. Includes two cassette tapes of a 2002 interview, an account of Christman's war experiences, copies of priesthood ordination certificates (1943-1945), a copy of his patriarchal blessing (1943), copied military awards (1943-1944),...
Dates: approximately 2002; 1942-1945

Aldon B. Crow papers, 1944-1946, approximately 2001

 File — Box: 22, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 570
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain papers relating to Aldon B. Crow and his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Bosque. Contains Crow's account of his military service, copied military certificates (1946), and photographs (1945). The account discusses his travels to Japan, the Philippines, New Guinea, Guam, Tinian, Saipan, Eniwetok, Ulithi, Russell Islands, and New Caledonia. Dated 1944-1946, approximately 2001.

Dates: 1944-1946; approximately 2001

Alexander Louis Fife account and photographs, 1944-2001

 File — Box: 15, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6 File 396
Scope and Contents

Materials include memoir and letters regarding Alexander Louis Fife's service in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II. Describes his experience at the Battle of Okinawa and tells of the horrors of war to the men who serve on the front lines. Collection also includes photocopies of photographs from the period. Dated 1944-2001.

Dates: 1944-2001

Alma Sonne account and photograph, before 2000

 File — Box: 4, Folder: 40
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 File 105
Scope and Contents File contains materials related to the service of Alma Sonne in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Materials contain very detailed account of Alma Sonne's combat experiences during the Battle of Iwo Jima titled "How I survived IWO JIMA". He discusses how his platoon made the initial landing and served on the front lines throughout the battle. Includes photocopied photograph of Sonne in his dress uniform. Also contains the portion of his autobiography titled "War Years." Dated before...
Dates: before 2000

Andrew and Margret Knaphus papers, 1944

 File — Box: 65, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 5 File 1359
Scope and Contents note

Material contains the compiled experiences of Andrew and Margret Knaphus titled "Our World War II Experiences--1944-1946." Included in the compilation are photocopied photographs, maps, sheet music for a song written by Margret, and poems. Dated 1944.

Dates: 1944

Ardee Snow papers, approximately 1942-1945

 File — Box: 74, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 1507
Scope and Contents

File contains materials relating to the service of Ardee Snow in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Materials include the roster of the Five Fifty-Seventh organization, The IE SHIMA Diary, photographs, and photocopied photographs of a Latter-day Saint conference held on Okinawa. There is also information on the war correspondent Ernie Pyle who was killed off the coast of Okinawa. Dated approximately 1942-1945.

Dates: approximately 1942-1945

Bill Vandever timeline and photographs, 2007 April, approximately 1942-1945

 File — Box: 73, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 File 1483
Scope and Contents

Material contains photos and timeline relating to the service of Bill Vandever in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II in the 5th Marine division and HCO-26 regiment. Includes is a 35 day timeline of the battle of Iwo Jima of which Vandever was a part. Also includes photocopied photographs of Japanese sailors. Dated approximately 1942-1945, April 2007.

Dates: 2007 April; approximately 1942-1945

Billings Brown papers, 1942-1945, 2003-2004

 File — Box: 34, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6 File 788
Scope and Contents Materials contain papers of Billings Brown regarding his service as an advisor to the 1st U.S. Task Force leader, Major Hall in the U.S. Army infantry during World War II. Contains Brown's response to a survey about his military service. Contains copied photographs from 1942 to 1945 of Adak Island, Billings, and a Latter-day Saint group in Adak. Contains a photocopied letter of commendation from the Army (1945), memories of the war written by Brown in 2003, and a photocopied cartoon. Dated...
Dates: 1942-1945; 2003-2004

Bob Houghton papers, 1998

 File — Box: 52, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 2 File 1118
Scope and Contents note

Material contains an account of an aerial rescue in Vietnam called "Courage in the Sky with Pardo's Push", of which Bob Houghton participated. Includes a photocopied photograph of the two planes, a photocopied photograph of Bob Pardo and Stephen Wayne, and a letter written by William Seegmiller, the author of the account, to Kimberly Lovejoy about the account. Dated 1998.

Dates: Publication: 1998

Bruce Gordon McGregor history and photograph, before 2000

 File — Box: 5, Folder: 36
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 3 File 139
Scope and Contents

Materials contain a chapter from Bruce Gordon McGregor's personal history entitled "The War Years" discussing his life during the entire war, from his teenage years following the Pearl Harbor attack to his training as an Aviation Cadet. Includes his perspectives as a Latter-day Saint serviceman and details of his naval training. Mentions the monotony, challenges, and advantages of military life. Includes a photocopied photograph of McGregor as a cadet. Dated before 2000.

Dates: before 2000

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