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Found in 485 Collections and/or Records:

Nathan Van Noy, Jr. papers, 1977, approximately 2000, 1943-1948

 File — Box 58: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10 [Barcode: 31197231012912], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 File 1205
Scope and Contents Materials contain papers relating to Nathan Van Noy regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II, death, and posthumous award of the Congressional Medal of Honor. Several articles from the Grace Herald are included, as well as an excerpt from the book "'Gems' of Our Valley," a cartoon representation of Van Noy's actions, and other accounts of Van Noy's actions. Recounts Van Noy's heroic actions during an attack of the Japanese: tells of how, a few days before the events that...
Dates: 1977; approximately 2000; 1943-1948
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, 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

Neal E. Mann papers, 2000, approximately 1945

 File — Box 9: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005478], Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3 File 240
Scope and Contents note Materials contain papers relating to Neal E. Mann's service in the U.S. Army from 1942-1946 during World War II. Contains an account detailing Mann's physical, emotional, and spiritual condition during combat and as a member of the occupational forces in Germany. Includes two newspaper articles: one citing Mann's role in restoring a church in a German town, and the other providing details of his battalion's first combat experience. Also includes a photocopied letter from President Truman...
Dates: 2000; approximately 1945
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, 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

Neal Roy Groom account and photograph, 2000 November 25

 File — Box 17: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231005072], Folder: 21
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 457
Scope and Contents note Materials contain an account of Neal Roy Groom's experiences in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Corregidor during World War II. He discusses his involvement in the retaking of the Marshall Islands and New Hebrides Islands, and actions in New Guinea, Saipan, and the Mariana Islands. Describes his service on an aircraft carrier that was assigned to submarine patrol from the Philippines to the United States. He relates several experiences of having his life spared. Includes a copied photograph....
Dates: 2000 November 25
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II (Pacific) / Saints at War Project records for the United States Navy

Neil W. Wirick history, approximately 2000

 File — Box 56: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 12; Series 14 [Barcode: 31197231012896], Folder: 14
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 3 File 1171
Scope and Contents

Materials contain Neil W. Wirick's responses to the Latter-day Saints in the Military Information Sheet regarding his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Relates a story of being impressed by the Spirit to stay in his room and consequently being saved from a bomb. Dated approximately 2000.

Dates: approximately 2000
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Navy

Aaron Nelson diaries

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 2247
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diaries and financial records. The financial records deal with transactions relating to Nelson's shoemaking business. There are many gaps in the diary, and its entries are usually one or two lines in length.

Dates: 1874-1898
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Aaron Nelson diaries

Neva Fuentes account, 2005 January 12

 File — Box 25: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12; Series 16; Series 15 [Barcode: 31197231005197], Folder: 24
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 16 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1 File 641
Scope and Contents note Contains an account by Neva Fuentes about her military service as a nurse in the U.S. Navy Reserves during the Iraq War from 2002-2005. Talks about her decision to serve as a nurse in the U.S. Navy Also talks about the different attitudes among soldiers from the east coast and west coast. Discusses how the troops had to prepare for the start of the war, mass casualties, and her feelings of uselessness during the first few weeks. Finally talks about being sent home early and talks about how...
Dates: 2005 January 12
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for Iraq War / Saints at War Project records for the United States Navy / Saints at War Project records for the United States Navy Medical Corps

Newell P. Davis memoir and photographs, 1940-1944, approximately 2001

 File — Box 6: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005445], Folder: 30-31
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 4 File 171
Scope and Contents

Materials contain papers relating to Newell P. Davis. Contains brief description of Davis's boot camp experience and his assignments of inspecting and repairing aircraft. Includes six photographs of Davis, his brothers, and his platoon graduation. Also includes set of negatives to these photographs. Dated 1940-1945 and approximately 2001.

Dates: 1940-1944; approximately 2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Marine Corps

Niles W. Drage account and photograph, approximately 2001, approximately 1943

 File — Box 15: Series 4; Series 6; Series 7; Series 8 [Barcode: 31197231005056], Folder: 9
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 5 File 387
Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a short account in which Niles W. Drage shares one experience from his service the U.S. Army in World War II, describing how all but one of the soldiers in his unit were killed by friendly artillery fire falling short of its target. Attributes his survival to God, and ends his story. Also contains three copies of a photograph of Drage. Dated approximately 1943, approximately 2001.

Dates: approximately 2001; approximately 1943
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, 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 engineers

Norden M. Johnsen biography and postcard, 2000-2001

 File — Box 19: Series 4; Series 5; Series 6; Series 7 [Barcode: 31197231005098], Folder: 30
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 5 Sub-Series 1 File 498
Scope and Contents

Materials include written history and postcard of Norden M. Johnsen regarding his service in the 256th Military Police Company of the U.S. Army during World War II. Johnsen's wife talks about her husband's military service as a Military Police Officer in the 256th M.P. Company. She also explains how she and her father assisted with the war effort. File also contains a postcard from Norden and Joyce Johnsen to the Saints at War project. Dated 2000-2001.

Dates: 2000-2001
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for World War II / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army

Norman Jones papers, 1969 May 2, 1947-1950, 2003

 File — Box 111: Series 5; Series 6; Series 7; Series 10; Series 12; Series 14; Series 18 [Barcode: 31197233285326], Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 10 Sub-Series 1 File 1846
Scope and Contents note Materials contain a letter of Norman Jones and a memoir regarding his uncle Paul Jones. Also includes a diary about the Korean War by Lt. General George S. Stratemeyer. Includes photocopy of a plaque from the Korean War Veterans Association to Jones for representing the association to bring back the first American remains since 1954. Also contains "Prisoner of War medal presentation" booklet Jones had received on behalf of his uncle. Includes rough draft or contents of Jones's book "Korean...
Dates: 1969 May 2; 1947-1950; 2003
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 2350, Saints at War Project records / Saints at War Project records for Korean War / Saints at War Project records for the United States Army

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