Materials contain a two-part newspaper series providing information regarding R. Donald Livingstone's military service, including his training and work building bridges in England, France, Belgium, and Germany. Also discusses the difficulties encountered while landing at Normandy and the hardships endured living under constant mortar fire. Also contains a speech that relates Livingstone's promotion to field engineer. Includes a detailed narrative giving additional biographical information, duties performed on and the fear felt at the front combat lines, and numerous experiences where Livingstone narrowly escaped death. Also contains two documents accompanying medals conferred upon Livingstone from England and Belgium. Newspaper articles announce his enlistment in the Army and his retirement after twenty years of service. Photographs show Livingstone in full military dress, bridges constructed by his unit, and an amphibious landing made by him to assess conditions prior to bridge construction. Dated before 1970, 2001.