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Material contains excerpts from a book written by Winston A. MacDonald entitled “Mac Looks Back." Also contains the story of his brother Jerry, who died in a weather related plane crash. Describes an experience leading a successful attack against a heavily armored German position in Belgium and getting hit by shrapnel twice. Dated 1999-2000.

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Materials include history and letters of Harry P. Head. Tells of his search for truth and conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in a story titled "Brotherly Love". He recounts words of first Presidency to servicemen from all nations. Head also includes photocopies of letters received from the Latter-Day Saint servicemen with whom he served on the U.S.S. Philippine Sea. Dated 1952, 2001.

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Material contains a short letter briefly describing the 116th Engineer Combat Division and some their actions. Also included is a letter to Eldon D. Hinckley from his commanding officer upon his departure from Korea. Dated 1952, 2001.

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Material contains 23 pages from his first volume of Keith A. Jensen's personal history. Talks of the liberation of the French villages as part of the 2nd cavalry division, known as Patton's ghosts, and how they showered them with the best liquors and flowers available. Includes his patriarchal blessing. Also included is an account of his service during the Korean War. A few photographs, a newspaper clipping, and several war related documents were also included. Dated 1943-2002.

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Materials include transcript of an interview with Max Dalley. Talks of his unit in the U.S. Army and how they were the best unit in intelligence and in character. Describes several battles and experiences he had. Dated before 2009.

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Material contains excerpts from the "History of Sevier County, Centennial Series" by Michael Guy Bishop, many newspaper clippings, and photographs relating to the service of Thomas R. Christensen in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War. Newspaper from the 40 year reunion of the 213th field artillery Utah National Guard unit included. Dated 1950-1952, 1999-2002.

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Materials contain James K. Allenman's journal with short daily entries that covered his life while serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II from January 27 - April 6, 1943 about different raids and about the planes. Also contains Part One of an autobiography which contains the military career of Alleman in the Navy from 1941 to 1972. Includes a few stories about how a guardian angel saved his life. Dated 1943, approximately 1982.

Scope and Contents note Materials include copies of letters and personal documents relating to Dennis Egley's military service during the Korean War. He writes of several experiences he had when God answered prayers while in the service. Records combat missions and targets during the Korean War as a pilot on a B-29 Superfortress. He includes a picture of his flight crew and also a magazine intended for many to read about the surrender of Japan. Contains combat notes from World War II aboard the U.S.S. Dorsey DMS 1...

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Materials contain a memoir about Phil C. Harrington's military career highlights while serving as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and the Korean War. Includes photographs of Harrington during service, including a photo log, important documents, certificates, and letters. Describes his participation in the Berlin Airlift. Dated 1948-2001.

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Materials contain a personal memoir of Don Alan Fisher that briefly describes his training as a paratrooper in Georgia and being sent overseas to the Philippines during World War II. Describes starting a band for the men in uniform. He also included copies of his honorary discharge papers and a few photocopied pictures, one of him and one of his band. Dated 1945-1946, approximately 2002.