Box 43
Contains 15 Results:
William Dean Whitaker history, approximately 1943-1995
Material contains history of Whitaker's life in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Describes his missions. He tells of how his plane was shot down by German fighters and he parachuted out and landed 50 yards from a prisoner-of-war camp. Describes typical days and experiences in prison life, also of his liberation. Dated approximately 1943-1995.
Ford W. Thueson history, approximately 1996
Materials contain a history of Ford and Betty Thueson’s lives. In this history is Ford's account of his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps and of his time as a prisoner of war in Germany. Includes many pictures, cartoons and newspaper clippings. He descibes the atrocities of war and how poorly the Germans treated people, especially prisoners. Dated approximately 1996.
Lynn G. Sleight account, 1995-2000
Material contains a sixteen page account of Sleight's missions and flights as an U.S. Army Air Corps pilot during World War II. Describes how he learned to fly and flew missions with many different types of planes, including the A-20, A-26, L-4, and the A-48. Dated 1995-2000.
Alma L. Day papers, 2002, 1997
Material contains the collected materials regarding Alma L. Day's service in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Includes account titled "Diary of a Mormon Marine" telling of many experiences he had. He tells in detail men that he knew and respected, and what they did to earn that respect. Included are letters and poetry that had meaning to him during his service. Dated 1997, 2002.
Jay Nielsen book and oral history, after 1971
Material contains a 126 page unbound book in which Jay Nielsen writes of his experience in Vietnam from January 1971 to October 1971. Describes battles, wildlife, random experiences and people. Also contains an oral history done with Nielsen by Pat Rushton for a class assignment. Dated after 1971.
Val L. Ball papers, 1945-2001
Materials include book containing history of Val L. Ball during his experience in World War II and the Korean War. Also contains legal documents, many photographs, newspaper clippings, and other paper artifacts. A map at the end shows his movement during both conflicts. Dated 1945-2001.
Dale A. Wilcox papers, 1942-1946
File contains copies of many documents and artifacts from Dale A. Wilcox's service during World War II. Materials include his Service Record, meal and transportation tickets, application for ration book, Affidavit, hospital order, Separation Qualification Record, temporary passes, ID card, and a clothing and equipment record. A couple of photographs are also included. Dated 1942-1946.
Wesley Harold Workman autobiography, approximately 1970
Materials contain an autobiography of Wesley Harold Workman's life entitled "One Man's World", including life before and after the service, and his service in the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army until 1970. Dated approximately 1970.
Cornelius Rawlings Peterson history, after 1946
Materials contain the military history of Cornelius Peterson regarding his service in the U.S. Navy helping in the first assault against North Africa. Dated after 1946.
Don Arlo Taylor papers, 1942-1945, 1997-2001
File contains materials relating to Don Arlo Taylor's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and his personal history. Materials contain a short account of how Taylor received a bronze star, a citation for heroic efforts and pictures of the award ceremony, several newspaper clippings about himself, and his Certificate of Discharge were all included. Also includes the bronze star medal, dated 1943, in a case with accompanying photograph. Dated 1942 to 1945 and 1997 to 2001.