Wayne F. Wilson Collection
This collection contains Wayne Wilson's copy of a book entitled "From Bruyeres to Brenner: The Combat of the Fighting 411th" about and written by the 411th Infantry Regiment in 1945. The material is a photocopy of the publication but does include Wilson's handwritten notations throughout the book.
Dates
- 1945 May
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Overview
This collection contains Wayne Wilson's copy of a book entitled "From Bruyeres to Brenner: The Combat of the Fighting 411th" about and written by the 411th Infantry Regiment in 1945. The material is a photocopy of the publication but does include Wilson's handwritten notations throughout the book.
Biographical / Historical
This publication documents the story of Colonel Donovan P. Yeuell and the 411th Infantry Regiment marching 40 miles through the Brenner Pass in the Alps amid freezing conditions during World War II. This publication belonged to Wayne F. Wilson (1925-2007) who served with the U.S. Army during World War II.
Arrangement
This collection is in a single folder.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1427.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
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