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Ferron Robert Jones papers, 1988-1989, 1942-1945

 File — Box: 11, Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 8 File 278

Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a detailed memoir written by Ferron Robert Jones regarding his service in the U.S. Naval Air Force during World War II from 1942-1945. Discusses his training, especially describes his transfers to the Philippines, Kwajalein, and Saipan. Includes a short biography of Jones's brother, Hyrum Duane Jones, killed in action at New Guinea. Contains descriptions of the Filipino environment and customs of Pacific natives. Also contains accounts of his night patrols along the Chinese coast. Photographs show Jones in military dress, with flight crew members, and with his wife. Also includes his obituary. Dated 1942-1945, 1998-1989.

Dates

  • 1988-1989
  • 1942-1945

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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Provo Utah 84602 United States

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