Box 5
Contains 37 Results:
Ivan L. Corbridge memoir and citations, 1945, 2001 August 2
Materials contain a brief memoir of Ivan L. Corbridge's military service in the U.S. Army Air Corps in England during World War II. Also includes photocopies of citations regarding Corbridge's bronze star for meritorious service. Dated 1945, August 2, 2001.
Kermit Cannon Harrison account, before 2001
Materials contain descriptions of a bombing mission in which Kermit Cannon Harrison was shot down, his evasion from the Germans for 16 days, his capture and time spent at Stalag Luft IV prison camp, and his safe return to American lines after the war. Harrison served in the U.S. 15th Army Air Force during World War II from 1941-1945. Dated before 2001.
Blain S. Gailey account, 2001 February 11
Materials contain brief summary of Blain S. Gailey's military service in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942-1945. Includes a list of his 30 bombing missions. Also makes brief mention of his crew and narrow escapes from injury. Dated February 11, 2001.
Bob M. Zobell diary and photographs, 1940-1945
Mont R. Ellett biographies and photograph, approximately 1990-2000
Materials contain brief biography discussing Mont R. Ellett's career in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the Korean War, education , and civilian career as a research scientist, project engineer, and high school teacher. Biography includes a picture. Also contains a brief biography of Ellett's father, Almon Clifford Ellett regarding his service in World War I with the 145th Field Artillery. Dated approximately 1990-2000.
Ferris Labrum Shaw papers, 1943-1946, 1999-2000
Materials contain a brief biography and photocopied papers detailing Ferris Labrum Shaw's war experiences. There are photocopies of important military documents, newspaper articles about Shaw's promotions and medals and a photograph of Shaw in uniform. Dated 1943-1946 and 1999-2000.
Rex S. Zobell letter and photographs, 1944-1945, 2000 December 20
Materials contain a letter written by Rex S. Zobell outlining his military service as a clerk/typist. Includes two photocopied photographs of Zobell while in the U.S. Navy in San Diego during World War II. Dated 1944-1945, December 20, 2000.
Doral B. Eardley memoir and photographs, 1942-1944, 2001
Materials contain brief memoir of Doral B. Eardley's naval service from his initial training to retirement as a Commander in 1970. Includes two World War II photographs, one of Eardley in naval dress uniform and the other of his family. Dated 1942-1945, 2001.
Harold R. Taylor memoir and photographs, 2001, 1941-1945
Materials include a brief memoir about Harold R. Taylor's involvement with the American Legion and enlistment and duties in the U.S. Navy. Also includes statement about Taylor's involvement in a Latter-day Saint naval choir, and information regarding his brother, Orval Clell Taylor. Contains two photographs (one original the other photocopied) of Taylor and the choir. The memoir discusses his service in the reserves and as a signalman. Dated 1944-1946, 2001.
Bruce Gordon McGregor history and photograph, before 2000
Materials contain a chapter from Bruce Gordon McGregor's personal history entitled "The War Years" discussing his life during the entire war, from his teenage years following the Pearl Harbor attack to his training as an Aviation Cadet. Includes his perspectives as a Latter-day Saint serviceman and details of his naval training. Mentions the monotony, challenges, and advantages of military life. Includes a photocopied photograph of McGregor as a cadet. Dated before 2000.