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Materials contain an account written by Marina H. Duffin about her uncle, George Hatch and his service in the U.S. Army during World War II in New Guinea. Describes a battle with the Japanese during which George was struck in the back by fragments from a mortar shell, and his later recovery. Dated approximately 2000.

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Materials contain a history of George Holmes regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Includes autobiography and a short biographical outline of Holmes's life written by his wife, Clara Holmes. Discusses a patrol in Germany in which he was severely wounded and several of his comrades killed. Dated approximately 1999.

Scope and Contents note Materials contain an account by George Rohbock of his German imprisonment entitled "What's Left of Day's Forgotten." Contains the account of a fellow prisoner and friend titled "My Life as a Prisoner of War" by John W. McGinnis. Contains the taped interview with Roy Gilbert transcribed by Gene V. Sorensen concerning the internment of Roy Gilbert and George Rohbock. Contains "My World War II History" written by George Rohbock on 14 OCT 2004 detailing his experiences before during and after...

Scope and Contents Materials contain "The Family History of George W. and Leona Armstrong Grimshaw" compiled by Theon M. Thorley and Eleanor Grimshaw Heywood (circa 1995). This work describes Grimshaw's service with the U.S. Army during World War I, Battery D 13th Field Artillery, and 4th Division. Relates Grimshaw's experiences in basic training in California, Texas, and North Carolina. Also describes the voyage to France and his job on the front lines in artillery and communications. Also details the last...

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Materials contain a brief description of George Wilson Jenkins's military service as a platoon leader in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1946. Discusses experiences during the Battle of the Bulge, his wound and long recovery period. Includes one photocopied photograph of Jenkins. Dated 1943, December 4, 1999.

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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.

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Materials contain a copy of a chapter in "Our Family" about Gerald N. Leavitt and his first wife, Linda Myers. Also contains the history of Leavitt during World War II. Included in the history are photocopied photographs of his unit, his certificate of service, newspaper clippings highlighting Leavitt's service in the military, and his "Air Force Story". Dated 1943-1947.

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Materials include an account of Gerald Terry's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. A picture of Terry in uniform is included in the file. Dated 1944-1945, 1987.

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Handwritten German account book. The manuscript was produced in two different time frames: 1611-1629 and 1729-1737. These entries deal with funds owed by individuals to the cities they lived in. These entries demonstrte various forms of indebtedness.

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Handwritten German account book. The item demonstrates various forms of indebtedness of individuals to the city of Egenburg.