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Leroy Elbert Heineken account, approximately 2001

 File — Box 19: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005098], Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 2 File 476
Scope and Contents

Materials contain an account written by Verna Gorg about the life of her brother, Leroy Elbert Heineken. She discusses his service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1943-1945 in the United States. Briefly gives his background information. Materials dated approximately 2001.

Dates: approximately 2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps

Leslie A. Wheeler history, after 1946

 File — Box 42: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10 [Barcode: 31197239146084], Folder: 24
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 949
Scope and Contents note

Material contains a chapter from the history of Leslie Wheeler titled "You're in the Army Now" regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Tells of many experiences he had during battles and campaigns. Includes a newspaper article about how he received the citation for his Silver Star 55 years after it was awarded. Dated after 1946.

Dates: after 1946
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Infantry

Leslie Squires papers, approximately 2002, approximately 1941-1946

 File — Box 72: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14; Series 17 [Barcode: 31197232480522], Folder: 18
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 1504
Scope and Contents

Materials contain the personal background and military involvement in World War II of Leslie Gordon Squires. Also contains photocopied photographs of Squires while serving in the military and a photocopy of Squires separation certificate of service. Dated approximately 1941-1946; approximately 2002.

Dates: approximately 2002; approximately 1941-1946
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Air Corps

Lester Everett Harris papers, 1944-2000

 File — Box 18: Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005080], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 470
Scope and Contents note Materials contain papers relating to Lester Everett Harris's service in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944-1945. Contains a memoir written by Harris about his war experiences, including his training, travel, and combat experiences (2000). Also includes photocopied news article titled, "Gratitude attitude should be Cultivated." Also includes photocopied discharge papers (1945), army records, V-Mail, comics, and eight photos of him and others. Also includes a summary of his...
Dates: 1944-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Infantry

Let freedom ring: a patriotic legacy, 1998-2001

 File — Box 33: Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005239], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 14 Sub-Series 2 File 778
Scope and Contents note Material contains a compilation of veterans' stories compiled by Karen Blalock in 2001 titled "Let Freedom Ring: A Patriotic Legacy". Contains several tributes to U.S. veterans of World War II and subsequent wars. Contains brief descriptions of veterans' experiences in World War II, Vietnam, and Korea. Veterans are all members of the Pleasant Grove Utah East Stake. Includes thoughts on patriotism, freedom, heroism, the United States, and sacrifice. Also contains programs from two patriotic...
Dates: 1998-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for multiple wars / Saints at War Project records for multiple branches of the United States military

Lewis Call account, 1979

 File — Box 34: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005247], Folder: 16
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6 File 796
Scope and Contents

Materials contain an account written by Lewis Call about his military service. Account was found in a 1979 journal of Call and typed by his wife, Jean, in 1995. Describes Call's service in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II. Call discusses sailing to New Guinea, combat in the Philippines, being wounded, going to Japan as part of the occupational forces, and attending a Latter-day Saint conference in Japan. Dated 1979.

Dates: 1979
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Infantry

Lina Jane Stratton Garret papers, 1941-2003

 File — Box 24: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12; Series 16 [Barcode: 31197231005189], Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 619
Scope and Contents Materials contain papers relating to Lina Jane Stratton Garret, who served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II from 1941 to 1946. Contains Garret's account of her military service (2003). She talks about joining the army and receiving orders to report to Louisiana for training. Talks about traveling overseas on an old British cruise liner and living in Casablanca, Rabat, the capital of French Morocco, Tunis, and Oran. Also discusses being stationed in Monte Cessina with the 11th...
Dates: 1941-2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Medical Corps / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Medical Corps

Lloyd C. Gneiting account, 2005 September

 File — Box 46: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 11; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005361], Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3 File 1018
Scope and Contents note

Material includes a handwritten outline of the five major battles that Lloyd C. Gneiting participated in under General Patton in the U.S. Army during World War II. Dated September 2005.

Dates: 2005 September
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Armored Force

Lola Prestwich Lamoreaux papers, 1944-2000

 File — Box 23: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 16; Series 14; Series 15 [Barcode: 31197231005171], Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 606
Scope and Contents Materials contain papers relating to Lola Prestwich Lamoreaux, who served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps during World War II from 1944 to 1946. Contains one information pamphlet for Dibble General Hospital (1945). Also contains one pamphlet titled "Going back to Civilian Life" (1946). Also contains pamphlet titled "Life Begins..." welcoming soldiers to the hospital. Also contains a 1945 edition of the Bugle, a newspaper for Bushnell General Hospital in Brigham City, Utah. Also contains a 1945...
Dates: 1944-2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Medical Corps / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Medical Corps

Lorin Kenneth Wiser military history, 2001

 File — Box 41: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231005312], Folder: 10
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 917
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain the military history of Lorin Wiser regarding his service in the U.S. Army Infantry during World War II, transcribed by Debra Hanks. Dated 2001.

Dates: 2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Europe) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army Infantry

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