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Charles F. Foster papers, 1944-2000

 File — Box: 10, Folder: 22
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 266

Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a memoir detailing the maritime experiences of Charles F. Foster in the U.S. Navy during World war II aboard the U.S.S. Winged Arrow. Discusses his unit's role in supplying the invading troops at Saipan and Leyte, in the Philippines, with a description of naval bombardments on enemy coastal batteries at the former battle. Includes his discharge papers, a card stating which medals he was awarded, and a copy of his birth certificate. Photographs show him in full military dress, his ship, and fellow crew members. Dated 1944-2000.

Dates

  • 1944-2000

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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