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Gerald Joseph Merrill papers, approximately 2002

 File — Box: 11, Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 286

Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a short biography detailing the training and combat experiences of Gerald Joseph Merrill. Includes a longer account of a bombing run aimed at destroying the Mayen railroad bridge in Germany, and the close call Merrill had when his plane was almost shot down. Includes descriptions of dogfights between Allied and Axis fighters. Included are two paintings of B-26 bombers. Dated approximately 2002.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 2002

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Saints at War Project records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

English

Subjects

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository

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Contact:
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States

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