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Alma R. Dunford papers, 1945
File — Box: 15, Folder: 12
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 File 390
Scope and Contents
File contains materials relating to the service of Alma R. Dunford in the U.S. Army’s 99th Ordnance Bomb Disposal Squadron during World War II. Materials include a memoir, photocopies of military documents, and a typewritten letter. Materials include accounts of Alma R. Dunford's service in Okinawa, Japan. Dunford relates his experience disposing of a truckload of munitions when several tons of ordnance exploded, killing over twenty-five soldiers and civilians. Dated 1945.
Dates:
1945
Alvin R. Carlson papers, approximately 1997
File — Box: 12, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 299
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a memoir detailing Alvin R. Carlson's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Summarizes his three stints serving on the front lines in Italy line, scouting German positions, and securing strategic positions for the Allied advance. Describes his many close calls with death and his belief that he had divine protection throughout the war. Provides many details concerning his unit's capture of Mt. Arnigo in northern Italy. Also includes a magazine article describing his...
Dates:
approximately 1997
Arlo Ward memoir and military document, 2002, 1945 April 17
File — Box: 7, Folder: 6
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 3 File 186
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a memoir of Arlo Ward regarding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II. It makes brief mention of Ward's combat experiences, including the Battle of the Bulge. Discusses heavy losses in his unit, being attacked by German planes and tanks, narrow escapes from death, and the importance of prayer. Also briefly discusses his post-war calling in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints with youth. Includes military document that discusses the role and successes...
Dates:
2002; 1945 April 17
Bruce Chester Hunt papers, 2001
File — Box: 6, Folder: 24
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 8 File 166
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a very detailed memoir discussing Bruce Chester Hunt's induction into the military and his long journey to the China-Burma-India Theater of Operations during the close of World War II. Also includes photocopied military documents and photographs, and published statements by Lt. General A. C. Wedemeyer discussing the accomplishments of American involvement in China, and statement by General Joseph W. Stilwell concerning the transition from army to civilian life. Also...
Dates:
2001
Bruce E. Darley papers, 1965-1968
File — Box: 63, Folder: 11
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 12 Sub-Series 1 File 1309
Scope and Contents note
Material contains a photograph of Bruce E. Darley in his U.S. Army uniform. Also contains several newsletter and newspaper articles about Darley or about his unit. Included is a short memoir about Darley and his responses to the Saints at War Questionnaire about his experiences serving as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War. Contains photocopied photographs of Darley and letters of commendation and advancement. Included is a list of major battles and a map with the locations of those...
Dates:
1965-1968
Calvin A. Rynearson papers, approximately 1944-1945, approximately 2001
File — Box: 7, Folder: 28
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 204
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a brief memoir relating Rynearson's impressions of his training in the U.S. Army during World War II, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saint structure in training camp, and the correspondence and support received from home. Contains photocopies of his discharge papers. Photographs include: Rynearson in military dress in training camp, Paris, and with fellow soldiers and liberated Parisians. Also includes photographs of the secured beach-head at Normandy and scenes...
Dates:
approximately 1944-1945; approximately 2001
Calvin M. Millyard photograph, 1944, 2002
File — Carton: 147, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2
Scope and Contents
File contains photograph of Calvin M. Millyard and other servicemen, as well as a letter from his wife requesting it be added to his file Susanna. Dated 1944 and 2002.
Dates:
1944; 2002
Cecil Grant Ash papers, 1942-2002
File — Box: 34, Folder: 4
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 1 File 781
Scope and Contents note
Material contains papers relating to Cecil Grant Ash's service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942-1945. Contains a statement of Ash's military service from the Army, a letter to Ash's parents from his friend Max Sharp, and a copy of an article entitled "'Kriegie' Bombardier" from For the Duration. The article is a compilation of excerpts from Ash's autobiography that describe a mission over Austria where Ash was captured by the Germans and placed in Stalag Luft 3. He...
Dates:
1942-2002
Charles F. Foster papers, 1944-2000
File — Box: 10, Folder: 22
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 266
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a memoir detailing the maritime experiences of Charles F. Foster in the U.S. Navy during World war II aboard the U.S.S. Winged Arrow. Discusses his unit's role in supplying the invading troops at Saipan and Leyte, in the Philippines, with a description of naval bombardments on enemy coastal batteries at the former battle. Includes his discharge papers, a card stating which medals he was awarded, and a copy of his birth certificate. Photographs show him in full military...
Dates:
1944-2000
Charles Larry Murray papers, 1939-1945, approximately 2001
File — Box: 7, Folder: 26-27
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 6 File 203
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a brief memoir detailing Charles Larry Murray's service in the U.S. Army during the World War II, including his training and action seen in North African, Italian, Indian, and Chinese campaigns. Includes photocopies of his discharge papers. Photographs include two of Murray in full military dress, two of Murray with his fellow soldiers, and one of him in a transport truck. Also contains a photograph of Murray with his high school basketball team. Dated 1939-1945,...
Dates:
1939-1945; approximately 2001
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