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Materials contain a brief memoir of Ivan L. Corbridge's military service in the U.S. Army Air Corps in England during World War II. Also includes photocopies of citations regarding Corbridge's bronze star for meritorious service. Dated 1945, August 2, 2001.

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Materials contain descriptions of a bombing mission in which Kermit Cannon Harrison was shot down, his evasion from the Germans for 16 days, his capture and time spent at Stalag Luft IV prison camp, and his safe return to American lines after the war. Harrison served in the U.S. 15th Army Air Force during World War II from 1941-1945. Dated before 2001.

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Materials contain brief summary of Blain S. Gailey's military service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942-1945. Includes a list of his 30 bombing missions. Also makes brief mention of his crew and narrow escapes from injury. Dated February 11, 2001.

Scope and Contents note Materials contain a diary and photographs of Bob M. Zobell regarding his service in the Royal Canadian Air Force as a Spitfire fighter pilot from 1941-1945 during World War II. Includes a highly detailed diary of his flight training and combat as a fighter pilot in England, the Battle of Dieppe, and Malta. Includes descriptions of wartime London, Scotland and his home of Lethbridge, Canada. Describes his participation in aerial combat operations while based in Belgium and mentions his visit...

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Materials contain brief biography discussing Mont R. Ellett's career in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War, education , and civilian career as a research scientist, project engineer, and high school teacher. Biography includes a picture. Also contains a brief biography of Ellett's father, Almon Clifford Ellett regarding his service in World War I with the 145th Field Artillery. Dated approximately 1990-2000.

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Materials contain a brief biography and photocopied papers detailing Ferris Labrum Shaw's war experiences. There are photocopies of important military documents, newspaper articles about Shaw's promotions and medals and a photograph of Shaw in uniform. Dated 1943-1946 and 1999-2000.

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Materials contain a letter written by Rex S. Zobell outlining his military service as a clerk/typist. Includes two photocopied photographs of Zobell while in the U.S. Navy in San Diego during World War II. Dated 1944-1945, December 20, 2000.

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Materials contain brief memoir of Doral B. Eardley's naval service from his initial training to retirement as a Commander in 1970. Includes two World War II photographs, one of Eardley in naval dress uniform and the other of his family. Dated 1942-1945, 2001.

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Materials include a brief memoir about Harold R. Taylor's involvement with the American Legion and enlistment and duties in the U.S. Navy. Also includes statement about Taylor's involvement in a Latter-day Saint naval choir, and information regarding his brother, Orval Clell Taylor. Contains two photographs (one original the other photocopied) of Taylor and the choir. The memoir discusses his service in the reserves and as a signalman. Dated 1944-1946, 2001.

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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.