Arlin L. Mecham memoir and photographs, before 2000

File — Box: 4, Folder: 6-7

Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3 File 73

Staff Only

Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a memoir written by Arlin L. Mecham titled "The History of Arlin LaGrand Mecham" describing his service in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946 and then from 1952-1953. Discusses various spiritual experiences and combat near Bastogne, Belgium. Describes mortar attacks and his struggle with frozen feet and occupation of Austria. Includes photographs of Mecham both in the war and a more recent photo. Dated before 2000.

Dates

Creation: before 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.