Box 7
Container
Contains 35 Results:
Nephi Gleaves Anderson papers, approximately 2000
File — Box: 7, Folder: 31
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 5 File 207
Scope and Contents
Materials contain a biography of Nephi Anderson regarding his service during World War II as a radio technician in New Guinea. Contains a brief letter written by Anderson's sister describing his decision to enlist and his training in Hawaii. Discusses an experience where he, because of a spiritual prompting, was able to spot an enemy spy and gain knowledge of an imminent attack. Also discusses combat experiences for which Anderson was decorated for bravery. Also includes a two-page memoir...
Dates:
approximately 2000
Clyde E. Williams military history and letter, approximately 1980-2000
File — Box: 7, Folder: 7
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 Sub-Series 2 File 187
Scope and Contents
File contains materials relating to the service of Clyde E. Williams in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Materials contain a chapter out of the life history of Clyde E. Williams titled "Military Service" in which he discusses his pre-war military service, difficult pilot training, and his stateside assignments. Mentions the Chinese people, their living conditions, and the city of Lulliang near his base. Discusses living conditions, forms of entertainment, and the dangers of...
Dates:
approximately 1980-2000
Donald E. Bone papers, approximately 1944, 2001 May 11
File — Box: 7, Folder: 15-16
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 194
Scope and Contents
File contains materials relating to the service of Donald E. Bone in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. Materials contain a memoir which includes describe the living conditions on the Solomon Islands, Admiralty Islands, and the island of Noemfoor. Includes news clippings detailing a dangerous bombing mission against the large Japanese oil fields and refineries at Balikpapan, Borneo. Contains photographs of Bone in military uniform and with his flight crew in front of their plane....
Dates:
approximately 1944; 2001 May 11
George Ronald Anderson papers, approximately 2000, approximately 1944
File — Box: 7, Folder: 8-9
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 File 188
Scope and Contents
Materials contain papers relating to George Ronald Anderson's military service in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Contains a military press release and the accompanying newspaper article regarding Anderson's role in the attack on Iwo Jima. The article highlights his heroic efforts in rescuing wounded comrades and fighting off Japanese counterattacks. Includes photographs, along with the negatives, of Anderson, both with his company and alone, in military dress. Also contains a...
Dates:
approximately 2000; approximately 1944
Wayne Guymon papers, 1942-1945, approximately 1980-2000
File — Box: 7, Folder: 3
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 File 184
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...
Dates:
1942-1945; approximately 1980-2000
Rodney Jackson papers, 1994-1995, approximately 1943
File — Box: 7, Folder: 23
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 201
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a letter from Rodney Jackson with details of his military service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Includes a short history of the U.S.S. Mount Hood, which Jackson served on before it exploded in a horrific accident. Also includes a history of the U.S.S. Marcus Island which he served on for the duration of the war, most notably at Leyte Gulf. Contains a lithograph of the Escort Carrier, U.S.S. Marcus Island, and a photocopy of a plaque given to Jackson commemorating...
Dates:
1994-1995; approximately 1943
Ned J. Shamo letters and photographs, approximately 1941-1946, approximately 2001
File — Box: 7, Folder: 29
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 205
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a letter discussing the wartime hardships forced on Ned J. Shamo's family in having four brothers simultaneously serving in the military. Also contains a paper outlining the locations of his training camps, the details of his ship, the U.S.S. Pickens, his theaters of action, including Okinawa and the South China Sea, and his awards. Includes a photocopied letter, addressed to Shamo, from the Navy following his discharge. Photographs show Shamo and his four brothers, all of...
Dates:
approximately 1941-1946; approximately 2001
Clayton Skinner biography, approximately 2001
File — Box: 7, Folder: 30
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 206
Scope and Contents note
Materials include a biography of Clayton Skinner regarding his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1944-1946. Contains a summary of Skinner's military experience during the war. Also discusses his experiences with Japanese prisoners of war. Dated approximately 2001.
Dates:
approximately 2001
William Stewart Bennett papers, 1941-1946, 2001, 1979 January, 1968 January 28
File — Box: 7, Folder: 37
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 1 File 213
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a short memoir written by William Stewart Bennett's wife, Lila Steffensen Bennett, regarding his's military service. Includes a description of his military and medical duties performed during action seen in nearly every major European battle following the invasion at Normandy. Also includes a list of his theaters of combat and decorations received. Contains a transcript of the eulogy and a speech, prepared by Bennett's son, given at his funeral. Includes a reprinted...
Dates:
1941-1946; 2001; 1979 January; 1968 January 28
John Orson Grimmett memoir, 2001
File — Box: 7, Folder: 2
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 2 File 183
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain a memoir of John Orson Grimmett detailing Grimmett's training camp experiences. Also contains a description of his combat experiences in Germany, including participating in the Battle of the Bulge and an account of securing Remagen Bridge over the Rhine. Dated 2001.
Dates:
2001