This collection documents the military service of Albert F. Tramposch, Staff Sergeant of the 529th Fighter Squadron stationed in China during World War II. The collection contains diaries, photographs, memorabilia, pamphlets and booklets, publications, maps, and military records dating from 1942 to 1946.

Outlining his tour of active duty, Tramposch's diary describes each day from moving by train in the United States towards the west coast, traveling across the Pacific to India and then finally over "the hump" into China, where he served until the end of the war. His diary describes life in transit for the army personnel through each stage of their relocation and makes notes of both the war and civilian population of the China-Burma-India Theatre.

The plethora of photographs included also document each stage of his military life from the time of leaving training and embarking for the war. Mostly these photos display military and civilian scenes of China and India.

Also included are mementos and souvenirs from the China-Burma-India Theatre, including pamphlets, military paperwork like ration cards, maps and business cards of local businessmen. Also included are four medals awarded to Tramposch for his service to the United States.