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Materials contain papers of Robert Victor Lawrence regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Contains a memoir written by Lawrence that describes crossing the Pacific, stopping in New Guinea, and combat in the Philippines. Contains copied photographs of Lawrence in 1944 and of a Bible he carried in his pocket that was hit by a shell fragment. Contains a photocopied newspaper article about Lawrence's military service. Dated before 2002.

Scope and Contents Materials contain an account of the World War II experiences of LaVerd John stationed at Biak Island, off the coast of New Guinea. He relates his experiences as a Latter-day Saint soldier, including sharing his religious beliefs with fellow servicemen. He also describes the reaction of rural Japanese communities to seeing a Caucasian for the first time. Includes several photocopied photographs from John's military service, as well as a photocopied article featuring John. Dated 1943-1946,...

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Materials contain a life history of Marvin M. Clark written by his daughter Sherry Clark Dokos. The history discusses Clark's service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Includes several photocopied photographs of his family, military life, children; official documents and certificates; and news articles. Includes his family group records. Dated 1998.

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Materials contain a memoir written by Durrell E. Connor about his military service in World War II. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1938 to 1963. Includes a family pedigree chart. Dated 1936, 2003.

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Materials contain papers of Wallace E. Naylor regarding his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Includes a letter written by Naylor about his service as a radar technician in the Admiralty Islands, as well as maps, photocopied Navy documents, and copied photographs. Dated 1942-1946, 2003.