Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir
The Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir, c. 1944-1945 entitled You'll Go Places on This Team! is a personal memoir compiled by Jasper Bailey. The Memoir includes photographs, diary excerpts, articles, letters, records, and maps.
Dates
- 1944-1945
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
The Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir, 1944-1945, is a personal collection by Jasper Bailey of his World War II experiences entitled You'll Go Places on This Team!. Bailey flew 50 missions as a radio-gunner in Europe during World War II.
Biographical/Historical Note
Jasper Bailey flew 50 missions as a radio-gunner in Europe during World War II. He volunteered for 18 more missions in the Far East. He received several military decorations for his valor.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections by Winston Bowling in September, 2004.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository