Memories Project, 2002 Donors
Francis Deignan
Received 1/2/02
- His World War II memoir detailing his experiences with the 504th PIR during the invasion of Sicily.
Stephen L. Pike
Received 1/2/02
- His World War II memoir relating his experiences with the U.S. Navy in mine-
- sweeping operations in the Pacific, "written History - Stephen Lee Pike - SK2, USNR (Ret.)"
Donald Schoo
Received 1/18/02
- His video tape recording of a talk he made at Sycamore High School (Illinois), where he shared his experiences on D-Day during World War II.
Received 1/22/02
- His type-written memoir, "World War II As I Saw It!" relating his experiences on D-Day at Omaha Beach, the relief of Bastogne, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Rhineland, with the 80th Infantry Division.
Theodore M. Ball, Jr.
Received 1/23/02
- A 24-page pamphlet, "General George C. Marshall," issued in 1944 as part of the American War Leader Series, No. 1, price 15 cents, which records the history of General Marshall's life, including black and white photographs. Donor's name, "Teddy," written on cover of pamphlet.
Harold J. Mayville
Received 1/25/02
- A type-written memoir, detailing his U.S. Navy service in the Philippines and at Okinawa during World War II; a copy of excerpts from an article on LSTs published in the LST Scuttlebutt, March/April 2000, entitled "Navy Amphibious Forces;" acopy of a color photograph of medals and campaign bars awarded to H. J. Mayvilleduring World War II; a copy of H. J. Mayville's Honorable Discharge from the United States Navy, and Notice of Separation.
Charles J. Lester
Received 2/1/02
- His typed memoir of his service with the 27th Infantry "Wolfhound" Regiment during the Korean War, including his memories of "Sandbag Castle" and "Lt. Flanagan's Raid"
- A copy of a newspaper photo of him and PFC Charles Davis building a bunker on the eastern front in Korea in September 1952
- A copy of a newspaper photo of the 57th Recoiless Rifle Position near Sandbag Castle
- A copy of a newspaper article "29 More GIs Return From Korea" – with his name in the listings
- A copy of a letter he wrote from Korea, September 6, 1952
Commander Alan R. Hall
Received 2/4/02
- His story, "The Wake of the USS Brown DD546 in Operation Pacific," which he wrote and published in September 1951. (Korean War)
Dr. T. C. Cartwright
Received 2/4/02
- A copy of his World War II memoir, "A Date With The Lonesome Lady: Recollections of Experiences During July and August 1945, by T. C. Cartwright, Pilot, U.S. Air Force." Tells of his service as pilot with a B-24Bomber crew shot down near Hiroshima in July 1945, his time as a Japaneseprisoner of war, and the fate of some of his crew who died in the A-Bomb drop on Hiroshima, August 6, 1945.
Calvin C. Boykin, Jr.
Received 2/6/02
- An autographed copy of his World War II memoir, "Gare La Bete" (Beware the Beast), A History of the 814th Tank Destroyer Battalion, 1942-1945," with maps, bibliography, index, and personal photograph - 228 pages.
Bill Frankhouser
Received 2/12/02
- An autographed copy of his book, "World War II Odyssey – Pennsylvania Dutch Farm Boy Becomes 8th Air Force Navigator," with photographs, drawings, maps, and documents.
Kermit Westerholm
Received 2/27/02
- An unbound copy of "40,000 Black Panthers of the 66th Division," a history of the 66th Infantry Division
- A typed copy of "A Voyage in Adventure" by Harvey Westerholm, an autobiography of his three years spent in the military during World War II in Europe
- A published copy of "The Trials & Tribulations of a Lady," The Complete History of a Particular B-17G, "Hard Luck" No. 42-97334, by Lloyd O. Krueger
- A published copy of "Come Fly With Me," Experiences of an Airman in World War II, by Lloyd O. Krueger
- A bound copy of "Fortunate Soldier,"
- A Paratrooper's True Story of Survival in WW II, by John H. Taylor
- A bound copy of "Memoir of an Air Force Pilot" by Leverne H. Klemme, "World War II 1943-1946 and The Korean Conflict 1951- 1953"
- A copy of the January/February 2002 issue of "USAA Magazine"
Norman L. Brooks
Received 3/4/02
- His personal stories, "Naples," "Naples II," and "The Iron Gate," relating his experiences with the people of Naples, Italy, especially the children, during his service with the ski troops in the 10th Mountain Infantry during World War II.
Paul McElveen Fleming
Received 3/4/02
- A typed, soft-bound copy of "Chronicles of World War II in Europe - From Normandy to War Crimes Trials after the War in Germany - One Man's Stories," including photographs, maps, drawings, and documents, by his "courtesy uncle," and long-time family friend, Carl E. Whitney, Jr., LTC US Army (Ret), concerning his service with G-5, Civil Affairs/Military Government in Germany.
Edgar A. Stalder
Received 3/12/02
- His World War II memoir, "My Experiences in World War II - A compilation of Memories - The 5th Infantry Division, U.S. Army"
Violet P. Allen
Received 3/14/02
Earl A. Reitan
Duplicate copy 3/01/02
- His book, "Riflemen - On The Cutting Edge of World War II," dedicated to the Men of the Second Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, with a Foreword by Russell F. Weigley. Contributed by "The Journal of Military History"
Pete G. Galozo
Received 3/25/02
Items referring to his World War II service with the Philippine Commonwealth Army:
- His photograph and Biographical Data
- A copy of his poem, "Veterans of World War Two"
- A copy of his poem, "United States Arm Forces in the Far East USAFFE"
- A copy of his essay-poem, "Immigration Law"
- A copy of a letter of April 11, 1986, from the Philippine Army Team Awards and VA Benefits Section
- A copy of his World War II Philippine Service decoration Certificate signed by Ferdinand E. Marcos, President of the Philippines, February 13, 1967
- A copy of his 1997 VFW Certificate of Appreciation
Richard G. Wellman
Received 3/26/02
- His World War II memoir, "WWII Remembrances of Richard G. Wellman, LT. USNR 226275, Aboard The Destroyer U.S.S. Macomb (DD458) and the Attack Transport U.S.S. Hampton (APA 115)
Edward J.Collins
Received 3/27/02
Two brochures:
- Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum, Home of the WWII Aircraft Carrier YORKTOWN, WWII Destroyer LAFFEY, WWII Submarine CLAMAGORE, and WWII Coast Guard Cutter INGHAM, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina with accompanying Tour Guide and Map
- Congressional Medal of Honor Museum at Patriots Point, Charleston Harbor, South Carolina
William B. Overstreet, Jr.
Received 3/28/02
- Copy of a color painting by Michael Short, "The Eyes of Eagles," showing P-51 Mustangs of the 357th Fighter Group outbound over the southeast coast of England, signed by Gen. Chuck Yeager, Col. C. E. Anderson, Capt. William R. O'Brien, and Capt. William B. Overstreet, Jr. (to be stored flat in the Marshall Foundation Archives)
- Copies of the 357th Fighter Group Newsletters, #1-59 on CD, with Index
- A video-tape of "World War II 357th Fighter Group in Action; Fighter Aces of World War II"
- A video-tape, "Mustang Magic - War Chronicles of the 357th Fighter Group"
- A World War II Memoir by William B. Overstreet
- A Memoir - "357th Fighter Group - A Collection of Stories - Its History, Its People, Its Airplanes" from the American Aviation Historical society Journal
- A WWII Memoir - "Some Personal Recollections of 1st. Lt. George A. Behling, Jr., USAF"
- A WWII Memoir by Bernanrd Saunders, Bataan Death March survivor
- A copy of "Escort" magazine, Anniversary Issue, March 1945, featuring the 357th Fighter Group
- A Certificate of Appreciation from the Pilots of the 357th Fighter Group to the Ground and Support Units - signed by Chuck Yeager
- A color photograph of 357th pilot Capt. Kit Carson in his plane - 1945
- A copy of a story, "The Dead' Yank Hero of Orleans Forest"
- Copies of three Distinguished Unit Citations for the 357th Fighter Group
Charles Hooper
Received 3/22/94 - Entered into Memories Files 4/9/02
- Mr. Hooper sent some written memories of his World War II and Korean War military service, including contacts with General Marshall, to the Marshall Foundation in March 1994. The stories were filed away - and rediscovered in April 2002. An unsuccessful attempt was made to locate Mr. Hooper on 9 April 2002. The stories include memories by Mr. Hooper from his World War II service in the Gilberts-Marshalls campaign and his tour in Hawaii, and with the 14th Air Force and the 502nd Group during the Korean War.
Isadore M. Scott
Received 3/20/02 - Entered into Memories Files 4/11/02
- A Story dictated by Mr. Scott regarding his World War II experiences in Italy in 1943, with the 2nd Battalion, 141st Infantry Regiment of the 36th Infantry Division - specifically, an anecdote about "the Pope and Hitler."
Mary B. Saunders
Received 4/15/02
- A pamphlet, "Welcome Aboard - USS Shakori [ATF-162] on the history of this ship, commissioned 20 December 1945 for the U.S. Navy; a pamphlet entitled "Launching - Norfolk Navy Yard, October 15, 1942, and two newspaper clippings bout a National Guard plane accident, which she sent from the estate of her father, Paschal N. Brescia, Jr., who served with the First Army, Twelfth Group, and the Third Army during World War II.
Mary Louise Clifford
Received 4/22/02
- A paperback book, "The 1940s - Twelve Women Remember," by The Wren Writers - (Published 1999)
Eleanor Payne Yowell
Received 4/22/02
- Her book, "Flying High - World War II Letters to and from U.S. Army Air Force Bases and the Home Front."
R. Keith Ostrum
Received 5/6/02
- His World War II memoir, detailing his service with the 87th chemical Mortar Battalion on D-Day, and at the Battle of Hurtgen Forest and The Battle of the Bulge
- His essay, "Japanese Treachery"
- 3 Commemorative Patches: "D-Day, Normandy Invasion, June 6 - 1944 Veteran" - "Battle of the Bulge - Dec 16, 1944-Jan. 25, 1945 - World War II Veteran" - "Hurtgen Forest Germany - Death Factory - World War II Veteran - Oct. 22-1944 - Dec 20 1944 - 87th Chemical Mortar BN
- A Decal - "87th Chemical Mortar Battalion - Hurtgen Forest 1944"
Received 4/22/02
- A story about the Company names of the 4th Division
- A Chronological History of the 87th Chemical Mortar Battalion
- A copy of the handwritten memoir of U.S. Army Corporal Charles Louis Stumpp, 1943-1945, who served with the 113th Chemical Processing company, which later became part of the 87th Chemical Mortar Battalion
- A copy of a Commendation for Meritorious Service for the 113th Chemical Processing company, dated 18 August 1944
- A copy of the List of Officers and Enlisted Men of the 113th Chemical Processing company, dated 17 November 1944
- A copy of a photograph of the men of the 113th Chemical Processing Company, Camp Sibert
Petty Officer J.Keim
Received 4/22/02
- Two World War II stories, "Coast Guard Heroes, Signalman First Class Douglas A. Munro," and Taney (U.S. Coast Guard Cutter) at Pearl Harbor." (With copies of artwork and photograph)
Michael Gottlieb
Received 5/30/02
- A color photograph of the memorial, The Four Chaplains - WW II with
- His father's combat history during World War II, “Pvt. Benjamin Gottlieb, 83rd Div. 329th Reg”; a poem, ‘Death Be Not Proud,” which he wrote as a tribute to his father; and a piece that he wrote, “Pvt. Benjamin Gottlieb Speaks, “ in memory of his father.
Received 6/11/02
- Two additional excerpts from his father's World War II letters, dated June 6-10, 1944, at St. Mere Eglise, and early July to July 23, 1944, at St. Lo.
Received 6/20/02
- A copy of a letter to his aunt from his father, postmarked December 30, 1943, while he was in basic training at Camp Croft, South Carolina
- A copy of a photograph of his father, Pvt. Benjamin Gottlieb, Jan 4, 1908-July 23, 1944
- A copy of "St. Lo, Normandy: July 1944" - by Michael Gottlieb
- Copies of three pages from "The Thunderbolt Across Europe" A History of the 83rd Infantry Division, 1942-1945, including a map
- Copies of letters to him from Senator Terry Sanford of North Carolina (September 1, 1992); Colin L. Powell, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (16 June 1992); and Henry H. Shelton, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (11 July 2000) - with reference to his father
Received 7/22/02
- A copy of his essay, "What Are The Root Causes of War and Violence?" and copies of other articles and photographs on this subject
- A copy of his essay, "American Servicemen in Combat During WW2"
- A copy of a research paper by Vincent Papke, "Abandoned: A Look at American World War II Orphans"
Edwin G. Holt
Received 4/25/02
- A WW II Story about a German Commander who returned six captured American medics to the 83rd Infantry Division in Normandy in July 1944, because he believed the Americans would need their services in the coming battle. The gift includes an account of the story in German.
Harry Gabrielson
Received 4/30/02
- A color map of World War II Pacific Theater Operations
- The Official History of the USS Maryland (BB46), with a copy of a photo of the ship, a listing of her Naval Honors, and a listing of her shipmates who gave their lives in action with the enemy during World War II
- A memoir, "Leyte Gulf, Philippine Islands, World War II," relating his service aboard the USS Maryland
- A Memoir, "Wartime - Honolulu, Hawaii," relating a humorous story about men from the USS Maryland returning from liberty
- A copy of a map of Pearl Harbor, 7:57 a.m., December 7, 1941
- A list of World War II American Battleships and their cost
- Copies of two telegrams dated 30 Oct 44 and 2 Nov 44
Nancy B. Ayers
Received 5/2/02
- A photograph of Frank O. King, Mrs. Ayers' second cousin, in uniform
- A photograph of Frank O. King and George Carley, in uniform
- An Army Exchange Service Ration Card dated 5 May, 1945
- A gasoline Purchase permit for 10 Gallons, dated 8/25/45
- W War Department Tobacco Ration Card, expiring 27 October 1945
- A Sleeping Quarters Card
- An Army green cloth drawstring bag of personal items, including a sewing kit and shaving brush
Thomas M. Tuckhorn
Received 5/16/02
- His memoir of stories and anecdotes, detailing his pre-war occupation and World War II service with the United States Coast Guard from September 1942 through November 1945, including service in Panama, Saipan, Iwo Jima, Okinawa, and New Caledonia.
Richard A. Sebian
Received 5/24/02
- His memoirs, "Richard A. Sebian - A Personal Account of His Experiences in World War II Since Leaving the United States as a 'G.I. Joe' on the 22nd of March, 1944," and "Some Remembrances of Happenings During the 17 Months Out of the States Not Mentioned In My Letters to Brother Tom," including copies of photographs, maps, and news articles; plus the memoir (in English) of Gunther Schmidt, a German infantryman with whom he corresponded, "The Set-Up of the 272 Volksgrenadier Division at the Sallgow-Doberitz and in action in The Eifel 1944/45
James Peak
Received 5/28/02
- His father's memoir, "War Diary of Colonel Earl W. Peak 0-312317," including copies of photographs, maps, and news articles pertaining to his service with the 6th Signal Company, 6th Infantry Division, in New Guinea to the completion of the Philippine Campaign.
Dr. Edward C. Sargent, Jr.
Received 6/11/02
- His memoir, "My Diary - 1943-1944," Relating his service as a medical officer in the South Pacific from 31 October 1943 through 10 August 1944.
Dominick R. Castellone
Received 6/17/02
- A Map of The Campaign of Western Europe, "D" -Day through "V-E" Day, 6 June 1944 - 8 May 1945, 102nd Cavalry Group Mecz, listing the personnel of the First, Third, Seventh and Ninth Army Attachments, and the Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, and Nineteenth Corps Attachments
- His Memoir, "Dominick Richard "Dick" Castellone: - detailing his service with the 102nd Cavalry Mechanized Squadron from D-Day through his discharge from the Army on July 29, 1945
- A Written Tribute to him from his family on the 50th Anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, D-Day, June 6, 1944
- Copies of letters to him and his two brothers, from students to whom they spoke about their wartime experiences in New Rochelle, New York
Charles L. Chittum, Jr.
Received 6/20/02
- Six copies of "Bolts & Bullets," a newsletter published by the U.S. Navy Seabees, 101st Battalion: July 29th, 1944, from "Somewhere in the Pacific;" 29 December 1944, from the Marianas Islands; 6 January 1945, from the Marianas Islands; 13 January 1945, from the Marianas Islands; 20 January 1045, from the Marianas Islands, and 14 April 1945, from the Marianas Islands. - Mr. Chittum received these items through his mother, from his uncle, John C. Gilmore, who served with the 101st Battalion, U.S. Navy Seabees, in the Marianas Islands.
Wayne M. Baty
Received 6/24/02
- His memoir, "Private's Memories From WW II," detailing his service with the 63rd Infantry Division in Europe
Ben Ritter
Received 7/11/02
- A copy of the Company History of the 293rd Ordnance MM Company from 15 December 1942 through 31 November 1945
- A copy of the "Menu for Thanksgiving Day, 83rd General Hospital, 23 November 1944
- A copy of the "History of the 182nd Ordnance Depot Company" from 16 April 1943 through 15 May 1945
- Copies of obituary notices of four World War II veterans from Winchester, Virginia
- A copy of an "Open Forum" article, featuring a WW II story by Robert S. Gordanier, on the U.S. Army at Chanyi in China, 1945, from The Winchester Star of July 3, 2000
Robert F. Morris
Received 7/18/02
- His memoir, "World War II - The South Pacific," relating his service with the 121st Troop Carrier Squadron; a copy of an article, "Tale of Action Told By Twenty-Seven Medals on Chests of Three Baer Field Sergeants," (including him) from "The Beacon," dated December 18th 1943, and copies of three photographs of the aircraft carrier Hornet, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Col. William F. Nimmo
Received 7/18/02
- His memoir, "The Korean War: Observations from Ground and Air, 1952-53"
- A letter to his grandson, "A Korean War Veteran Remembers"
- A color copy of the medals and ID card of Lt. William Nimmo, Korean War
- A copy of 3 ID cards in English, Korean, and Chinese, which he carried as an Air Force observer
- A copy of a photograph of William F. Nimmo, Jr., Korea 1953, age 24, First Lieutenant Field Artillery, U.S. Army
- A black/white photograph of 2Lt William F. Nimmo, August 1952 near Kumhwa, Korea, at site of Battery C, 981st Field Artillery Battalion, 40th Infantry Division
Mrs. Carl W. Anderson
Received 8/1/02
- A copy of the March 29, 1941 issue of The Covington Virginian, Covington, Virginia, featuring the article: "Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Anderson of R.F.D. 1, Clifton Forge have Four sons- One Daughter in Service," with photos, including her husband, Sgt. Carl W. Anderson, U.S. Army Air Corps
- A copy of the April 12, 1939 issue of The Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville, Florida, with the headline "Four Warships Arrive Here for Week's Visit"
- A copy of the May 12, 1939 issue of The San Diego Sun, with the headline, "10,000 Sailors Back Home"
- A copy of the June 1945 issue of The Virginia Legionnaire
- A copy of the July 29, 1943 issue of The Covington Virginian, Covington, Virginia, featuring several war-time articles
- A Basic Field Manual and Soldier's Handbook issued by the War Department on May 4, 1942
Mrs. Norma R. Romm
Received 8/5/02
- A copy of her husband's memoir, "Reminiscences of World War II by William H. Romm. M.D., VMI Class of ‘43" - (U.S. Marine Corps)
Kevin Norene
Received 8/20/02
- A copy of a postcard which his father, Cpl. Francis A. Norene, sent to his (the corporal's) mother, Mrs. Maude A. Norene, dated January 10, 1945, while a prisoner of war somewhere in Germany.
Grady L. Carroll
Received 8/20/02
- Eleven picture postcards, from various locations in the United States and Germany, dating from December 1, 1944, through May 23, 1946, which he sent to his mother, Mrs. Ernest Carroll, during his service with the United States Army during World War II. (Fourth contribution from Mr. Carroll.
Charles Wysocki, Jr.
Received 8/22/02
- Additional gifts: Seven true stories of his World War II experiences with the following titles: "I'll Remember," "War Is Hell," "Assaulting the Beaches," "My Career As A Public Speaker," "My Buddies," "The Doughnut Makers," and "Day of Infamy," plus several essays and drawings relating to war.
Received 10/4/02
- Four more of his personal World War II stories: "Embarrassing Moment," "WOW-Real Food," "Merchant Marine," and "Memories
Joseph E. Martin
Received 9/02
- An audio cassette tape of a speech he made about some of his World War II Army (3rd Infantry Division) experiences - "Italy at Close Range."
Angus S. Schmelz
Received 9/12/02
- The story of the flag that flew on board the USS Herndon DD638, the first American warship to enter French territorial waters during the Normandy invasion in June 1944, copies of two newspaper articles, "Luck Rides Aboard the Herndon, But Courage Rides with Her Too," and "Destroyer Fire Open's Army's Path," and a color photograph of the flag. (His second gift)
presented to Marshall Museum Director Julie Kemper on 12 October 2002 - Stored in Museum.
- The flag that flew on board the USS Herndon DD638 -
Herbert Adler
Received 9/17/02
Recollections of his Korean War Service with the U.S. Air Force, (448th Reserve B 25 Light Bomb Wing and 452nd B 25 Light Bomb Wing) and some recent observations while at the American Air Museum in Britain.
Received 10/7/02
Copies of several documents and letters with regard to his father, Curtis Adler, known as a "name detective," who contacted numerous personalities about the origins of their names, including General George C. Marshall, General Omar N. Bradley, Senator Alben W. Barkley, Senator Estes Kefauver, Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes, Bernard M. Baruch, and others, plus copies of other letters to Curtis Adler and other members of his family in the post World-War II years.
Dr. Ben R. Games
Received 9/20/02
- His paperback book, "My Guardian Angel - A Pilot's Story from 1942 through 1963"
Loy Lovitt
Received 9/23/02
- Three of his poems, "America's Greatest Generation," "The Korean War Veterans Memorial," and "Freedom Is Not Free"
Cecil E. Hutson
Received 9/23/02
- Some recollections of his Korean War service as an Army medical officer.
John B. Connolly
Received 9/24/02
- His paperback book, "Underway - Tour of a Tin Can Sailor," relating his Korean War service memories with the U.S. Navy
John Francis Richter
Received 9/26/02
- His World War II and Korean War anecdotes: "Join the Navy (and stay Squeaky Clean)," "Farewell To Arms," "Fire Away," "A Navy Corpsman on Guadalcanal (1942)," "Saving One's Dignity," and "Korean War Summation."
John A. Blazer
Received 10/2/02
- His Korean War memoirs, "Adventures With The Eagle, Globe, and Anchor," "Operation Chromite," "The Seoul Train," "The Wonsan Invasion," "An Overview and Tribute," "Post-Korean War," and "Addenda" - U.S. Marine Corps
Robert L. Sales
Received 10/14/02
- An audio cassette tape recording of his World War II experiences from February 3, 1941 to March 27, 1946, plus two color copies of photographs of him in 1944 and 2002; a black and white copy of a photograph of 2nd Battalion B. Co. 116 Inf. 29th division at Fort Meade Maryland, 1941; a copy of his Award of the Silver Star Citation, and a copy of his Honorable Discharge.
Dean E. Fatland
Received 10/15/02
His Korean War story, "Little Gibraltar"
Received 10/15/02
- 3 photographs, 2 of him in uniform, and one of the Processing Departing Point - Korea to home - September ‘53, and a program for the Memorial Service for Men Killed in Action, 26 March 1953, Ninth Infantry Regiment, Second Battalion
Frank J. Kulak
Received 10/16/02
- Copies of his Honorable Discharge from the United States Marine Corps in May 1946, and his list of awards received.
B. A. "Gus" Wentz
Received 10/20/02
- A copy of his paperback book, "Eyes right, Erman Innocent: A Chronicle From the Korean Conflict Era"
Luther W. Dappen
Received 10/28/02
- A copy of a letter that he wrote to his mother from Korea in December 1950
Donald L. Parrott
Received 11/13/02
- A story about his Korean War experiences with the U.S. Army, 213th Field Artillery Battalion, Battery C, from January 1953 to February 1954, plus five black and white photographs of the 240 cannon - Received 11/4/02
- Two photographs: one in color of the Minnesota Korean War Veterans Memorial
- A black and white photo of him on "R & R" in Kyoto, Japan, in August 1953
Max E. Mabry
Received 11/7/02
- His World War II story about his experiences with the 60th College Training Detachment, U.S. Army Air Corps, Aviation Cadet Program, stationed at the University of Pittsburgh, Cathedral of Learning, in 1944; a copy of an article, "Clutch Shot Clinches Fall Classic," from the October 2002 issue of Smithsonian, with a photo taken atop the Cathedral of Learning at the 1960 World Series; and 7 photographs of the field where he trained in 1944, and the Cathedral of Learning today.
Donald A. Chase
Received 11/12/02
- "The Memoirs of Donald A. Chase, Framingham, Massachusetts," detailing his military service with the United States Army during World War II and the Korean War, and copies of twenty original poems which reflect his experiences in wartime.
Kenneth Spidle
Received 11/14/02
- His original poem, "Frozen Chosin," recalling memories of his Korean War service with the U. S. Army, August 1950 through July 1951, with the 7th Infantry Division, 7th Medical Battalion.
William C. Healy
Received 12/20/02
- A Memoir, "Lieutenant Colonel William C. Healy, Reflections: B-17 Flying Fortress Pilot 1941-1945," an interview conducted by Paul M. Sailer, Milwaukee, Wisconsin - August 5, 2001" - Sent in by Edwin M. Wheeler.
Vester J. Thompson, Jr.
Received 12/20/02
- A Memoir: "World War II As I Remember - Vester J. Thompson, Jr., Major, Corps of Engineers, Army Serial Number 0-389324," - Presented by Mrs. Joseph D. Neikirk
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