John E. Lane WWII Memoir, 1985 May 29-1986 February 14, undated
This collection consists of John E. Lane's short memoir about his experiences as a private in the United States Marine Corps during World War II, beginning in June 1944. The memoir provides details about boot camp as well as Lane's experience aboard the USS Hinsdale, a troop ship sent to Iwo Jima. The manuscript is 98 pages long and includes several appendices.
Dates
- 1985 May 29-1986 February 14, undated
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite and must be requested in advance. See www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository