William W. Luttrell Collection
This collection contains material documenting William W. Luttrell's experience as a soldier and a prisoner of war in World War II. Included are letters, Luttrell's own memoir, photographs, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and more.
The bulk of the collection is made up of correspondence. Some correspondence includes Luttrell's letters to his family while stationed abroad and while held as a prisoner of war. Other correspondence includes letters from friends and family to Luttrell's parents during his time listed as missing in action and later imprisoned. Included among the ephemeral items is Luttrell's metal identification tag.
Dates
- 1942-1945, 1987
Conditions Governing Access
Collections are stored offsite, and a minimum of 2 business days are needed to retrieve these items for use. Researchers interested in consulting any of the collections are advised to contact Special Collections.
Conditions Governing Use
The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact Special Collections.
Extent
0.75 Linear Feet (21 folders)
Overview
This collection contains material documenting William W. Luttrell's experience as a soldier and a prisoner of war in World War II. Included are letters, Luttrell's own memoir, photographs, newspaper clippings, ephemera, and more.
Biographical / Historical
William "Bill" Walling Luttrell was born to William Eugene and Mattie Lee Walling Luttrell on January 6, 1918. He attended the University of Tennessee Knoxville and played on the football team. During World War II, Luttrell was 1st Lieutenant and executive officer of Company E, 168th Infantry, 34th Division. On February 17, 1943, he was captured by German forces while in Tunisia, North Africa. He was later flown to Italy where he was then marched to Germany. After two years of imprisonment, he was liberated on April 29, 1945, by the 14th Armored Division. He lived in Knoxville and died October 2, 2001.
Arrangement
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Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1298.
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