Materials contain a memoir written by Herman E. Nelson about his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Describes sailing through the Pacific, stopping on Manus Island, going to Ulithi and the Philippines, returning to the United States, and going to Japan. Includes a photograph of Nelson during the war. Dated before 2002.

Material contains a military history written by Robert Malcolm Ord in 1999 reagrding his service in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1943-1945. He describes his training, travels, and combat experiences and serving in occupation forces in Austria. Dated approximately 1999.

Material contains an account written by Byron E. Nelson regarding his service in the US Army during World War II from 1939-1945. He describes training in the United States and England, participating in the Normandy invasion, and other battles as his unit moved through Belgium, Holland, and Germany. Includes copied military documents, letters, photographs, and maps. Dated 1943-1946, 1995.