Memories Project, 2002 Donors

Lt. Col. Vincent P. Anderson

Received 3/30/04

  • A copy of his autobiography, "The Better Part of Valor," relating memories of his World War II and Korean War service with the United States Air Force, and copies of the lyrics to some popular songs during these war-time years. -

Ruth A. Jennings, (on behalf of her brother, Chester F. Pardee)

Received 3/30/04

  • Letters written by her brother, Chester F. Pardee, to his family during his service in the United States Air Force from May 1943 through June 1945
  • A copy of a photograph of Chester Pardee with the base band at Chelveston Air Force Base, England, 1943
  • A record of Chester Pardee's daily flying missions from November 1943 through April 1944
  • A humorous article on "The B-17," written by Chet Pardee in 1942

John R. Devitt

Received 4/5/04

  • His World War II memoir, "Glider Tow Missions- June 6, 1944"

Phillip G. Brown

Received 4/14/04

  • Two copies, one with notations in red ink, and one re- typed without notations, of the World War II movements and actions of the "First Field Artillery Observation Battalion, 7 July 1942 - 8 July 1945," compiled by Melvin E. Goodearl.

Shirley Brethauer

Received 4/28/04

  • Service Prayer Book authorized by the Army and Navy Commission (during World War II)
  • Pocket Guide to Germany, for use by Military Personnel, prepared by the Army Information Branch
  • Order of Worship, 67th Reine Battalion Worship Service, 8 July 1945

Uldis J. Palde

Received 5/14/04

  • His World War II memoir, "Ike Drops In to Inspect Our Camp," relating his experiences as a child in the Baltic Nationals DP Camp Lohengrin near Munich, in the late summer of 1945.

William B. Overstreet

Received 5/13/04

  • A scrapbook of World War II memorabilia belonging to Edward M. Golson, Jr., who served with the 81st Air Depot Group, containing the following items:
  • Photographs:
    • 32 small photos of the 81st ADG in New Guinea; 30 small photos of Golson's service in the Philippines, including views of Manila after bombings;
    • 3 photos from Brisbane, Australia; 16 loose photos and 7 fragile scrapbook pages of photos of Barracks scenes from the Army Air Force Storage Depot, Springfield, Illinois, 1942, and Brookley Field, Mobile, Alabama, 1942;
    • 28 unidentified photos of Golson and servicemen in various locations.
  • Letters and Memorandums:
    • 20 July 1942, letter to Golson from his pastor; 28 July 1943, letter of commendation of 348th Fighter Group; 14 June 1944 and 10 June 1944, Memorandums to All Air Force Units, New Guinea Area; 5 May 1944, To Commanding Officer, 81st ADG
  • Booklets:
    • "A Pocket Guide to New Guinea and the Solomons;" "A Pocket Guide to New Caledonia;" "We Return" (To the Philippine Islands); "Interesting Facts About Victoria, Australia; "Pocket Guide to Australia;" "A Souvenir of Picturesque Brisbane" Programs and Post Cards: Thanksgiving Program, 81st ADG, New Guinea, 1944; Chaplain's Message, Christmas 1944, New Guinea; Postcard Booklet of Views of Queen City, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Postcard Booklet Views of Toowoomba, Queensland (City of Gardens); 3 pen sketches of Coolangatta, Queensland; Booklet of Views of Tweed River and Vicinity, Queensland and New South Wales, Australia.
    • Newspaper Articles: 2 Copies of article, "Reunion of 44th Depot Repair Squadron at Playboy Towers," no date, unidentified newspaper; "New USO Center Opens," Illinois State Journal, Springfield, Illinois, no date; "Memorial Pool - Soldiers Enjoy First Swim in Pool," (Springfield, Illinois), no date, unidentified newspaper; "Neptunus Rex Still Reigns - War Fails To Halt Traditional Ceremonies at Crossing the Equator," no date, unidentified newspaper
    • Magazine Articles: "When World War II Ended," with color map, and a page of World War II color posters on the back, New York Sunday News, August 29, 1965; 4 pages of Yank, August 27, 19??; 4 pages of Yank, October 13, 19??; a magazine cartoon
    • Poems and Cards: Hand-drawn Christmas Card from New Guinea from Eddie Golson (1944); Poem, typed, "A Hitch in Hell;" Poem, typed, "Hut, Hoot, Heet, Four Blues" Miscellaneous Items: A Surrender Leaflet for the Japanese "This Leaflet Guarantees Humane Treatment to any Japanese Desiring to Surrender;" Leaflet, "Welcome Home," to Fort McDowell, San Francisco; 14 various military ID cards and passes; 4 Air Corps Uniform Patches; a torn felt banner reading, "Souvenir of the U.S. Air Corps in Australia"
  • Newsletters:
    • "Sampson News," U.S. Naval Training Station, Sampson, NY, July 6, August 6, and August 13, 1943; "The Typhoon Express," (The Philippines), 24 December 1945; "In Medias Res," Personnel Peeves, Samar, The Philippines, October 21, 1945 (2 copies); "Drew's Daily," July 14, 1945; "Drew News," U.S.S. Drew (1945); "The Courier," U.S. Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, 15 February 1945; "Our Daze," 114th Fleet Hospital, Samar, The Philippines, (2 copies, no date); "The High Post," Latrobe High School, Latrobe, PA, March 1, 1946
  • Booklets, Programs, Cards:
    • "Recruits' Beacon," United States Naval Training Station, Sampson, New York, 1943; Graduation Program, Hospital Corps School, Bainbridge, MD, October 21, 1943; Program, Catholic Services, Chidwick Chapel, United States Naval Training Station, Sampson, NY, no date; Graduation Program, U.S. Navy Hospital Corps School, U.S. Naval Hospital, Portsmouth, VA, Class No. 9, March 8, 1945; 2 Jumbo Post Cards, July 7, 1943 and May 7, 1945; 3 hand-drawn Christmas Cards
  • Letters:
    • From Frank Ellis Davis, Jr., to his family:
    • 1943 - 144 letters, 14 postcards, June 3 - December 24
    • 1944 - 164 letters, 3 postcards, January 3 - December 30
    • 1945 - 144 letters, 9 postcards, January 2 - December 30
    • 1946 - 37 letters, 2 postcards, January 4 - April 6
  • Miscellaneous Items:
    • Poem, type-written, "The Aqua Cinema," by Frank E. Davis, Jr., with a photo of the outdoor movie and a photocopy of Davis; Red Cloth Banner, "Our Son Is In The Navy;" Christmas Menu, 1945; Bulletin, Trinity Lutheran Church, Latrobe, PA, May 1944; Hand-drawn Certificate, "Imperium Neptune Regis," connected with U.S.S. Drew, 10 May 1945; 2 Telegrams, April 6 and April 7, 1946; Large color-print Certificate for WW II Honor Roll; Letter - Denying request for Davis to V-12 Program, 14 Jaunary 1944; 2 V-Mail Letters to Frank Davis from his uncle, March 22 and April 8, 1944; 9 pages of hand-written notes by Davis upon leaving the Philippines, March 17, 1946; 6 miscellaneous newspaper clippings, no dates; red luggage tag, Frank E. Davis, Jr., USNIT, Bainbridge, MD

Received 5/26/04

  • Uniform: Navy blouse and trousers (Stored with the Marshall Museum)

Jim Dolbow

Received 5/28/04

  • A copy of the transcript of his oral history interview with his grandfather, James L. Aiken, who served with the United States Army during World War II. The oral history includes an index, hand-written answers to questions, copies of documents, letters, newspaper clippings, and photographs.
    * NOTE: The interview is filed under AIKEN, James L.

Norma R. Romm

Received 6/4/04

  • Additional gifts: 22 black and white photographs, plus letters, memoran dums, Honorable Discharge Certificates from the United States Marine Corps, Japanese currency and envelopes, and a metal identification plate, relating to the VMI Class of 1943 and the Marine Corps service of her husband, William H. Romm.

Ted Post

Received 7/1/04

  • A World War II memoir on the 235th Combat Engineers presentation of the musical production of "By Pass to Berlin," which he directed, during the 1944 Italian Campaign. The story includes copies of photographs and the show's program.

Charles Wysocki, Jr.

Received 7/5/04

  • Additional gift: His World War II memoir "I Remember: 62 Years Later," regarding his Marine Corps service.

Wallace E. Nygren

Received 7/7/04

  • His World War II memoir, "Alligator Marines (World War Two), Recollections of an Amtracker"

Mr. & Mrs. Donald Kopaniaz

Received 7/26/04

  • A "Souvenir of Base Hopsital Fifteen, 1945," in the Admiralty Islands, and a copy of a program for the play, "Lute Song," autographed by General George C. Marshall, 1947, in Washington, D.C.

Richard J. Bolduc - Contributed by Margery J. Cleary

Received 7/28/04

  • Two Korean War memoirs, "Christmas Eve in Korea and the Desert,"
    "Bring Them Home,"

John P. Nelson - Contributed by Col. Stewart W. Husted

Received 7/29/04

  • Nelson's memoir, "Military Memories, February 1943 to December 1945" (with the Statistical Control Unit, U.S. Air Force, in Italy)

Lyman Shepard - Contributed by Robert S. Flinn

Received 8/5/04

  • The World War II memoir of Lyman Shepard (USAF, "He Helped Keep the Bombers Flying," as written by his widow, Kathleen Shepard Simpson in "The Taildragger" of February 1999, and a copy of a photograph of Col. John Adger McCrary with some World War II War Bonds promoters - (91st Bomb Group, Bassingburn, East Anglia, England, assisting the 8th Air Force)

Eleanor Payne Yowell

Received 8/12/04

  • A copy of her book, "The Longest Year - Korean War Letters to and from U.S. Army Air Force Bases and the Home Front," detailing her husband's Korean War service.

Nancy Epley (for Emmett Stewart Epley)

Received 8/13/04

  • Book: "G-I've Been Around" for Emmett S. Epley, featuring maps, photographs, and personal memories, plus a World War II Chronology from September 1, 1939 through August 14, 1945
  • Phonograph Record: A 78 rpm record made by Pepsi-Cola, "Your Man in Service," featuring Emmett S. Epley
  • Large Rolled-Up Photograph of the men of B-N Squadron 83, Santa Ana Army Base, Capt. L. L. Bradley Commanding, January 18, 1944
  • An envelope of Military Service Papers of Emmett Stewart Epley
  • A copy of "Combat Crew Navigators Information File" - April 16, 1945
  • 40 assorted military papers for Emmett Stewart Epley
  • Service Record of Emmett Stewart Epley
  • List of Medals Awarded to Emmett Stewart Epley
  • Preliminary LORAN Chart, Guam to Korea
  • Photographs of Epley's family
  • A copy of Epley's Obituary
  • 34 Navigators Logs from March 4, 1945 to August 1, 1945
  • Letters:
    • 1942 - October to December - To Epley from his family (34)
    • 1943 - January to December - To Epley (56)
    • 1943 - April to December - From Epley to his family (42)
    • 1944 - January to December - To Epley (20)
    • 1944 - January to December - From Epley (37)
    • 1945 - February to April - To Epley (59)
    • 1945 - May to July - To Epley (75)
    • 1945 - January to May - From Epley (85)
    • 1945 - June to August - From Epley (45)
  • Small box of assorted Air Force insignia and patches

Talton L. Gill

Received 8/19/04

  • A copy of the paperback book, "A Secret Place in My Heart, A Diary of a World War II WAC," by Dottie Gill, (Mr. Gill's wife) and a typed manuscript of the same book.

Received 9/1/04

  • A World War II WAC Uniform, consisting of a jacket, skirt, pair of slacks, hat, and brown leather shoulder-strap purse, belonging to his wife, Cpl. Dorothy Cusprenie (Gill) - (Stored in the Marshall Museum Collections)
  • An 8 x 10 black and white photograph of Gill and his wife, in uniform, at their marriage in Paris, 1945
  • Army Application for Marriage, undated, by Dorothy M. Cusprenie, 1945
  • His Marriage License, in French, dated 29 October 1945

Glenda Maeger

Received 9/1/04

  • Copies of 13 World War II era letters, and 3 postcards from members of her family serving in the U.S. Navy, dating from November 23, 1943 to August 5, 1945
  • 2 World War II War Ration Books
  • 2 Window Cards for Public Ice Co. (used in homes during World War II)
  • 2 Coupon Books for Denton Ice Company, Denton, Texas (used during World War II

William Sheridan

Received 10/1/04

  • His World War II memoir, "The Air War From the Ground Up, Belgium, 1944, by Bill Sheridan, 290th Anti-Tank Co., 75th Division."

Charles Wysocki, Jr.

Received 10/15/04

  • Six black and white photographs depicting unidentified Japanese atrocities during World War II, sent to him by an unidentified person.

Robert Bose

Received 10/25/04

  • Copies of the following items from his World War II scrapbook:
  • Souvenir booklet from U.S.N. Pre-flight School, Iowa City, Iowa
  • Navy Log, 10 March 1945, Naval Air Technical Training Center, Memphis, Tennessee (33 Pages)
  • Booklet, "The Naval Air Crewman" (19 pages)
  • Various letters, documents, photographs, cartoons, and newspaper articles concerning his U.S. Navy service.

John Kittrell - (From Mrs. Joan Kittrell)

Received 11/12/04

  • A World War II memoir, "Highlights Being a Captive and My Escape," relating the experiences of Capt. John Kittrell, who served with the 87th Fighter Squadron in Corsica in 1944

Thomas L. Fasulo

Received 11/12/04

Items relating to the World War II service of his father, T/Sgt. Joseph L. Fasulo:

  • Memoir, "The Last Mission" by T/Sgt. Joseph L. Fasulo, 33rd. Bomb Squadron, 22nd. Bomb Group, 5th Air Force," Shinchiku, Formosa, April 1945
  • Memoir - "A Memorable Mission, Target: Tienho Airdrome, Canton, China," May 1945
  • Copies of three photographs of Joseph L. Fasulo
  • Copies of two letters concerning awards to Joseph L. Fasulo, dated 31 January 1945 and March 4, 1945

Lee Norton - (Contributed by David Saltman)

Received 11/12/04

  • The handwritten memoir of Lee Norton, with the following sub-titles: "Christmas At the Chateau D'awans," "Random Facts and Events Before and During the Holiday Season," "Three Close Hits," "Christmas Day," and "Epilogue," relating to his service with an artillery unit in France and the Battle of the Bulge.

Judy Lock

Received 11/23/04

  • Two photographs, one of her father, Charles Ray "Chuck" Henry, Jr., with some of his Navy buddies in 1945, caption reading "Saturday Nite, August 11, 1945, Last Nite of Liberty in Seattle," and her father's U.S. Navy enlistment photograph.

David Saltman

Received 11/25/04

  • The paperback book, "The Gentle Infantryman," a novel by William Young Boyd, a World War II veteran.

Jane Lamkin

Received 11/29/04

  • Memoir, "Saint Dunstan's Episcopal Church presents World War II Memories of Parishioners," featuring stories and photographs from 22 men and women (of Smyrna, Georgia) with memories from World war II.

Charles H. Turner

Received 11/30/04

  • His mounted collection of "Humor in World War II," including cartoons and photographs
  • The "History of the 94th Infantry Division in World War II
  • A booklet memoir, "Chuck's Ghost Story," about a veteran's memories of the Battle of the Bulge
  • The souvenir edition of the "Camp Roberts Trainer" depicting the Sixteenth Infantry Training Regiment, Camp Roberts, California
  • Two type-written memoirs of Turner's: "Are The Real Culprits Still at Large?" concerning the capture of former Hitler bodyguard Walther von Scheidt in May 1945, and his answers to the questions: "What did you imagine joining the military would be like? Being a soldier at war? Did this idea change?

Dennis C. Rizzo

Received 12/3/04

  • Two books: "Battlefield Pilot," the personal memoirs of his father, Capt. Victor P. Rizzo, who served as an artillery liaison pilot during World War II, and "The Korean War Anthology," a collection of poetry and prose by Korean War veterans, compiled by his father when he was Secretary of the New Jersey Poetry Society.

Charles Wysocki, Jr.

Received 12/3/04

  • His collection of fifteen military and patriotic baseball caps.

Dorothy Christiansen

Received 12/6/04

  • Her husband's memoir, "The Sailjers, The Sea, and Sulfur Island, A Maritime Memoir of an Air Force Floating Unit in World War II," by George Hans Christiansen.

Jerry McConnell

Received 12/6/04

  • His memoir, "Our Survival Was Open to the Gravest Doubts, a Marine Private's Personal Account of the Battle for Guadalcanal on August 7, 1942." - Hard copy downloaded from the website: www.seacoastmarines.com

Donald L. Rathbun

Received 12/14/04

  • His Korean War story, "My Korea Faux Pas," during his service with the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Division, Chun Chon, Korea, 1952-53.

David Grubb

Received 12/17/04

  • The lyrics of the song, "Watch Ol' Glory Fly," from his web site at http://music.mcdowellwv.com/wogf.html
  • A link to a slide show, "Watch Ol' Glory Fly" is available at http://www.mcdowellwv.com/watch_ol_glory_fly.htm - added to this entry on 1/19/05

Edwin E. Suman, Jr.

Received 12/18/04

  • His memoir, "The Story of Nel Wilson," and an account of his "Navy Life" from memories of his service with the United States Navy from 1943 to 1946.
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