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Box 44

 Container

Contains 20 Results:

Keith S. Jeppson papers, approximately 1942-1949

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 File 979
Scope and Contents note

Material contains a brief history of Keith Jeppson. Jeppson served in the U.S. Air Corps in England. Includes several newspaper clippings of how Jeppson helped to establish an Latter-Day Saint branch near the base. Also includes articles on how his other four brothers were all serving in the military. Also includes serveral of his documents and a document that outlines all of achievments of the 8th Air Force. Dated approximately 1942-1949.

Dates: approximately 1942-1949

John L. Moore interview, 2000 February 26

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 20
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 File 985
Scope and Contents note

Material contains a transcribed interview with John L. Moore by Benjamin Bahlmann regarding his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Describes being later reassigned to a group called the carpetbaggers, who dropped suppiles for the troops all across the war zones. Dated February 26, 2000.

Dates: 2000 February 26

Don A. George history, 2002 February 14, 1950-1954

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 11 File 967
Scope and Contents note

Material contains the history of Don A. George regarding his service in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Describes his work as an engineer on the U.S.S. Hector, a floating repair center for the rest of the Navy. Dated 1950-1954, February 14, 2002.

Dates: 2002 February 14; 1950-1954

Werner Glen Weeks interview, 1985 March 7

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 1 File 974
Scope and Contents note

Material contains the interview with Werner Glen Weeks, done by Richard Weeks. Describes his enlistment in the U.S. Army helicopter program, training, and flight school. Describes being in Vietnam Weeks was the leader of the little branch on his base. Explains how he was ridiculed for not drinking and being different from every one else. Also describes how he also had the care of guardian angel who protected him. Dated March 7, 1985.

Dates: 1985 March 7

Craig Snow Bradford account, 1971, 2001-2003

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 2 File 972
Scope and Contents note

Material contains an extract from Nevermore by Craig Snow Bradford entitled "The Reason We Were There". Account describes Bradford's service in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War as a forward air controller. Recounts his several tours in Vietman and getting shot down once and injured once. Dated 1971, 2001-2003.

Dates: 1971; 2001-2003

Earl M. Jacklin papers, after 1945

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 8
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 14 Sub-Series 1 File 973
Scope and Contents note

Material contains the history of Earl Jacklin relating to his service in the U.S. Army during both World War II and the Korea War. Describes his work as an anti aircraft radar repairman in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany during World War II. Describes joining the National Guard during the peace time, getting called up during Korea and sent to Fort Sill, and training men on the use of radar and radios in the field. Dated after 1945.

Dates: after 1945

Charlotte Sherwood Wiehrdt letters, 1942-1945

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 3 File 981
Scope and Contents

Materials contain an unbound book which includes letters from Charlotte Sherwood Wiehrdt to her family, letters from her sister, and letters to and from her husband who was fighter pilot. Dated 1942-1945.

Dates: 1942-1945

Frank D. Bailey history, 1991-2000, 1942-1945

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 2 File 966
Scope and Contents

Materials contain the history of Frank Bailey regarding his service as a bombardier during World War II. He describes an experience during their 20th mission when plane was shot at, caught fire, and then the crew was taken as prisoner-of-wars after bailing out. He discusses the six months spent as a prisoner-of-war, including the conditions and how the camps were run. Dated 1942-1945 and 1991-2000.

Dates: 1991-2000; 1942-1945

Doyle G. Smith history, approximately 2001

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 3 File 969
Scope and Contents

Materials contain the history of Doyle Smith detailing his service in the U.S. Navy during the end of World War II as quartermaster. His history has several stories about typhoons and other adventures. Dated approximately 2001.

Dates: approximately 2001

Mary Jane Johns history, approximately 2001

 File — Box: 44, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1 File 976
Scope and Contents

Materials contain the brief history of Mary Jane Johns regarding his service as a nurse in the U.S. Navy during World War II helping the injured soldiers who had just come home from war. Dated approximately 2001.

Dates: approximately 2001