Scope and Contents File includes materials relating to the service of Wayne Guymon during World War II for the U.S. Marine Corps. Materials contain several narratives written by Wayne Guymon about his military experiences on the islands of Guadalcanal, Fiji, and Espirito Santos. Includes a description of his work clearing foliage on Espirito Santos. Also contains a description of the local warriors on Fiji and their role in helping to destroy fortified Japanese artillery positions. Bulk of text relates to the...

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Materials contain a brief overview of Wayne Rasband Lewis's military training history and locations, battles fought in Europe, and pertinent World War II facts. Also includes a narrative detailing the military experiences of Lewis and his three brothers, all of whom simultaneously served in the armed forces. Photographs show Lewis in military dress and a crowd celebrating following the war's end. Dated approximately 1999-2005.

Scope and Contents note Materials contain papers relating to Wilbur T. Braithwaite's military service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Includes a three-page collection of thoughts on and lessons learned from war, original poetry composed by Braithwaite, his Division's newsletter, and an editorial piece describing how the war affected the path of Braithwaite's life after his discharge. Also contains a short, insightful narrative describing the advance of Allied infantrymen through forests laced with German...