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Gottfredson, Glen (Glen Robert), 1926-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1926-

Biographical History

Glen Gottfredson (born 1926) was a member of the Pioneer Ward in Provo, Utah. He served in the navy aboard the U.S.S. Phoenix.

Glen Gottfredson was born on April 15, 1926, to Wilford and Melva Gammell Gottfredson, one of five children. He grew up in Springville, Utah. In 1943, he served in the United States Navy on board the U.S.S. Phoenix, during World War II. He enlisted in 1943 and terminated his service in 1946. They served in the Pacific region. His wife is Beverly B. Gottfredson. He currently lives in Provo, Utah.

Citation:
UPB files, September 19, 2011 (Glen Gottfredson; born 1926)

Ancestry.com, 19 September 2011, Utah Military Records (Glen Robert Gottfredson; b. 15 April 1926; served in the US Navy)

Whitepages.com, 19 September 2011 (Glen R. Gottfredson; lives in Provo, Utah)

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

Glen Gottfredson military service papers, circa 1941-1945

 Series — Box 1: Series 1; Series 2 [Barcode: 31197233249470], Folder: 5
Identifier: MSS 7941 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Contains a record of Glen Gottfredson's military service aboard the U.S.S. Phoenix during World War II. Assembled materials include photocopies of ledgers, Gottfredson's award records, and a sketch about the role of the U.S.S. Phoenix in the war. Includes maps of the areas the ship traveled, especially New Guinea. Dated circa 1941-1945.

Dates: circa 1941-1945
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7941, Glen Gottfredson papers

Glen Gottfredson papers on the Pioneer Ward, 1910-1969

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 7941 Series 2
Scope and Contents Contains materials pertaining to the history of the Pioneer Ward in Provo, Utah--such as a ward history, an official document of the ward's founding, and items relating to the Primary organization's creation, running, and planning. Founding documents show bishoprics and relief societies since the early 1920s and growth of the ward. Includes a hymnbook used by Gottfredson, a "Parent and Child" volume from 1909 used for LDS Sunday School, a "Bluejackets" navy manual from 1927. Also includes...
Dates: 1910-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 7941, Glen Gottfredson papers

Glen Gottfredson papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 7941
Scope and Contents

Contains a record of Gottfredson's military service aboard the U.S.S. Phoenix during World War II. Also contains materials pertaining to the history of the Pioneer Ward in Provo, Utah. Dated 1910-1969.

Dates: 1910-1969
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Glen Gottfredson papers

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Type
Archival Object 2
Collection 1
 
Subject
Publications 2
Wards (Latter Day Saint churches) -- Utah -- Provo -- History 2
Church Government 1
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 1
Material Types 1
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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Pacific Area 1
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations, American 1
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