John E. Lane WWII Memoir
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
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
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.
Biographical/Historical Note
John Edwin Lane was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 12, 1926, to John and Selena Durack Lane. After graduating from high school in June 1944, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 1947, Lane married Marie Roland (1926-2014). Lane graduated with a master’s degree from Columbia University's East Asian Institute and was a professor of history at Long Island University. Lane died in 2012 and is buried in Lane County, Oregon.
Arrangement
This collection consists of one folder.
Previous Citation
This collection was originally listed as part of MS.1298. It was then listed as CSWS.WWII.3.0001 until receiving its current number.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository