Scope and Contents File contains materials related to service of Walton R. Farmer in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II from 1942-1945 achieving the rank of a corporal. Materials include photocopied newspaper article, photocopied photographs, and photocopied military documents. Describes the story of Farmer getting rejected for service in the Marine Corps because an injury he had sustained as a child to his little finger, he paid thirty dollars to have it amputated so that he could enlist. Includes a...

Scope and Contents note Materials include a memoir describing the military experiences of Jay Jiley Deuel in the U.S. Navy during World War II. In this narrative about Jay Riley Deuel, Geneve Deuel expresses the feelings of Deuel as he served in the U.S. Navy as recorded in a collection of letters found and held by his family. He served around Guadalcanal but was never in any danger. In his letters and the memoir, his love for his family and positive outlook are emphasized. The memoir recounts many of the personal...

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Materials contain a couple short pages about Beverly Rasband Dixon's service as a nurse in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps during World War II. Also included are several pages about Dixon's grandmother, Janett McMullin, illustrating how, through letters and poetry, supported 13 grandchildren as they served during World War II. Some of the poems and writings are included. McMullin is said to have corresponded with over 100 servicemen and women during the war. Dated 1944-1945, 2000-2002.

Scope and Contents note File contails materials relating to the service of Earl Spencer Duerden in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a navigator on a Patrol Ventura in Patrol Bombing Squadron 137. Materials contain audio cassette, photocopied photographs, photocopied military documents, photocopied flight log and a color photocopied photograph. Duerden recounts on tape his experiences as a navigator in what he calls the "China, Burma, India Theater" of World War II. Describes his missions over much of the South...

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Materials include a written history detailing Elwin Hurd Elliot's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a musician. He writes mostly of his experiences being a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He mentions being present aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga, "Sara," when a Kamikaze attack came on them at the Battle of Iwo Jima. He also spends time speaking of a good friend he met through the war and spent time with at home in Utah. Dated approximately 2001.

Scope and Contents note Materials include a journal and memoir detailing Ralph S. Erskine's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Part journal entries, part memoir, "Patrol Squadron VP-41" relates the experiences of Ralph S. Erskine as he served in the Navy at Dutch Harbor, Alaska. He recounts the attacks made by Japanese fighters that killed many of the men who were stationed there at the time, and of the recovery made over the next couple months. Erskine also informs us in his journal entries of his...

Scope and Contents note Materials contain photocopied photographs and computer printed photographs of Dean Kennth Fuhriman detailing his service in the U.S. Navy duing World War II as an aircraft repair man. He describes his time in Alaska as part of an Assembly and Repair shop and being in Florida around the close of the European Theater. He speaks of his decision to join the Navy, and of how he missed his wife during their separation.Describes his training, immediate commission, and service on Attu Island in...

Scope and Contents note File contians materials relating to the service of Reed Nielson Rindlisbacher in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Sevier APA 233 and was made operator of landing crafts. Materials contain photocopied photographs, photocopied government documents, photocopied typewritten letters, photocopied blessings, photocopied newspaper articles, and original handwritten letter. Memoir contains excerpts from the journal of Rindlisbacher, along with commentary from his wife as she...

Scope and Contents note File contains materials relating to the service of Russell Heber Sheffield in the U.S. Navy during World War II aboard the U.S.S. Alnitah. Materials include typewritten and handwritten memoirs, photocopied photograph, and photocopied pages from family history book. He describes his schooling and of serving in the Pacific during and after the war. Describes his time in Tokyo Bay, the Philippines, and many months at sea traveling from the United States to various locations and back and forth...

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Materials include George A. Lewis' memoir detailing his travels around the world, especially the Pacific Ocean, as a radio operator in the U.S. Merchant Marines from 1946-1948. He speaks of his religious experiences before, during, and after the war and how they helped him while in the service. Dated after 1948.