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Kenneth L. Ross Collection

 Collection
Identifier: CSWS-0134

  • Staff Only

This collection features military records, correspondence, special orders documents, and war bonds from Kenneth L. Ross's service during World War II.

Dates

  • 1942-1945, 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.

Conditions Governing Use

The UT Libraries claims only physical ownership of most material in the collections. Persons wishing to broadcast or publish this material must assume all responsibility for identifying and satisfying any claimants on www.special.lib.utk.edu for detailed information. Collections must be requested through a registered Special Collections research account.

Extent

0.1 Linear Feet (5 folders)

Abstract

This collection features military records, correspondence, special orders documents, and war bonds from Kenneth L. Ross's service during World War II.

Biographical/Historical Note

Kenneth L. Ross Sr. was born September 6, 1922. He married Alice Kirby (1925-2015). Ross served in the United States Army during World War II, from 1942 through 1945. He trained as a pilot at Williams Field and completed the aerial bombers course in 1942. He continued to serve in the US Air Forces for the remainder of the war. He died July 8, 2010 and is buried in Davidson County, Tenn.

Previous Citation

This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1298.

Acquisition Note

This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.

Repository Details

Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository

Contact:
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Knoxville TN 37996 USA
865-974-4480