Box 4
Container
Contains 39 Results:
Myron Edwin O'Connor papers, 2001, 1945-1946
File — Box: 4, Folder: 17
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 12 File 84
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain papers relating to Myron Edwin O'Connor, who served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944-1946. O'Connor was assigned to the 101st and 82nd Airborne Divisions and achieved the rank of Private 1st Class. O'Connor briefly explains the units he was assigned to and areas that he served. His wife, Helen O'Connor, also writes some of her husband's wartime experiences, including being strafed during the Battle of the Rhine. Includes a photocopied photograph of O'Connor...
Dates:
2001; 1945-1946
Douglas C. Phillips papers, approximately 1995-2008
File — Box: 4, Folder: 18
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 8 File 85
Scope and Contents note
Materials contain papers relating to Douglas C. Phillips' service as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from 1942-1946. Phillips was assigned to the Air Training and Air Transport Command. Discusses briefly his service in flying cargo planes over the Himalaya Mountains. Discusses the purposes and dangers of these missions. Includes a copy of a letter commending Phillips on a night rescue mission, a photocopied excerpt about "flying the Hump" from a book, and a brief...
Dates:
approximately 1995-2008
Vernie C. Swenson letter and information sheet, 2000-2001
File — Box: 4, Folder: 41
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 2 File 106
Scope and Contents
Materials include a letter written by Vernie C. Swenson about his service as a navigator aboard a B-24 Bomber in the military in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II from 1943-1946. Writes of two experiences, one in November 1945 when he and his crew flew through a violent and powerful thunderhead (given December 20, 2000); the second, flying with faulty equipment but being guided by the Spirit (given January 19, 2001). Contains two copies of his responses to the Saints at War...
Dates:
2000-2001
Alma Sonne account and photograph, before 2000
File — Box: 4, Folder: 40
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 File 105
Scope and Contents
File contains materials related to the service of Alma Sonne in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II. Materials contain very detailed account of Alma Sonne's combat experiences during the Battle of Iwo Jima titled "How I survived IWO JIMA". He discusses how his platoon made the initial landing and served on the front lines throughout the battle. Includes photocopied photograph of Sonne in his dress uniform. Also contains the portion of his autobiography titled "War Years." Dated before...
Dates:
before 2000
Stanley G. Smith papers, 1941-1945, approximately 1990
File — Box: 4, Folder: 39
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 3 Sub-Series 1 File 104
Scope and Contents
File contains materials relating to the service of Stanely G. Smith in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II as a radio/electronic technician for fighter planes. Materials include memoir and diary entries about Stanley G. Smith's experiences in boot camp at San Diego, work and combat on Midway, Bougainville (Soloman Islands), Espirito Santo (New Hibrides), Russell Island (Soloman Islands), and Green Island. Describes air-raids, artillery bombardments, living conditions, and airplane...
Dates:
1941-1945; approximately 1990
Thomas D. Moulton memoir and photograph, 2001 April 7, 1944
File — Box: 4, Folder: 15
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 82
Scope and Contents
Materials contain a memoir of Thomas D. Moulton regarding his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II assigned to the U.S.S. LCI (M) 1088 and U.S.S. LCI (M) 808 as a radioman. Describes the purpose and nature of the LCI's (Landing Craft, Infantry ships). Includes photocopied photograph of U.S. Army infantry. Dated 1944 and July 7, 2001.
Dates:
2001 April 7; 1944
Calvin G. Price memoir and photograph, approximately 1990-2000
File — Box: 4, Folder: 19
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 86
Scope and Contents
Materials contain a memoir and photograph of Calvin G. Price regarding his service in the U.S. Navy as an Electricians Mate 2nd Class during World War II. Discusses memories from his service aboard the U.S.S. Saratoga (CV-3) from 1944-1946. Dated before 2000.
Dates:
approximately 1990-2000
Averill Arnell Pugmire papers, 1944-1945, 2001
File — Box: 4, Folder: 23
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 89
Scope and Contents
Materials contain papers relating to Averill Arnell Pugmire and his service in the U.S. Naval Reserve during World War II assigned to the Medical Corps as an Operating Room Technician. Contains brief memoir of Pugmire's service including experiences as a Latter-day Saint sailor and aboard ship during the invasions of Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Includes a photocopy of letters sent to Pugmire by a Latter-day Saint shipmate, Earl A. Jenne. Also contains photocopied notes for talks and other papers,...
Dates:
1944-1945; 2001
Wayne J. Roos papers, 1941-1946
File — Box: 4, Folder: 28
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 94
Scope and Contents
Materials contain papers of Wayne J. Roos regarding his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II assigned to the U.S.S. Tennessee (BB 43) as a Gunner's Mate. Contains a brief summary of Roos's war experiences including life aboard ship, storms and harsh weather of the Pacific. Includes photocopied photographs of Roos, a shipmate, and a military document. Dated 1941-1946.
Dates:
1941-1946
Marvin Elmer Sabin memoir and questionnaire responses, approximately 2001
File — Box: 4, Folder: 33
Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 6 Sub-Series 4 File 98
Scope and Contents
Materials contain a memoir of Marvin Elmer Sabin regarding his service in the U.S. Navy during World War II assigned to the U.S.S. Kalk (DD611) as a radio, radar, and sonar technician. Contains two copies of a brief memoir entitled "A Principle with a Promise" in which Sabin mentions the various locations where he served. Includes description of a narrow escape when his ship was bombed at New Guinea and almost sunk by a typhoon on another occasion. Contains his responses to the Saints at War...
Dates:
approximately 2001