George Rolland Bascom memoir and excerpt from journal, before 2001

File — Box: 12, Folder: 34

Identifier: MSS 2350 Series 7 Sub-Series 1 Sub-Series 5 File 333

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Scope and Contents note

Materials contain a short memoir detailing George Rolland Bascom's service in the U.S. Army during World War II. Described his time as a guard over German prisoners-of-war, and his interaction with native families in Luxembourg during the German Ardennes offensive. Also contains an excerpt from his journal outlining his childhood, education, induction in the National Guard, basic training, stateside duties following the attack on Pearl Harbor, advanced training in Fort Lewis, Washington, and his transfer to Europe. Also recounts how he met his wife, their courtship, her conversion to the Latter-Day Saint faith, and their marriage. Dated before 2001.

Dates

Creation: before 2001

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Saints at War Project records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Coordinating Committee.