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This collection includes one photocopy of Arthur B. Cox Jr.’s autobiography, “Escape through Enemy Territory.” The story details Cox’s service with the U. S. Army Air Corps during World War II in the European Theater, including his experience of being shot down over France, spending time with a French family before escaping to Spain, and spending a month in a Spanish prison before being rescued.

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This collection includes photographs, maps, papers, newspapers, documents, booklets, and other publications kept by Brig. General Dwight L. McReynolds during his service in World War II (European Theater) and shortly after.

Abstract This collection includes records and memorabilia from Horace Simpson Jr.'s service in the U.S. Army during World War II, particularly from his time in Europe. Records include a promotion and his separation qualification record. Other documents include newsletters from the Finance Replacement Training Center and the USS Gustavus, a training guide from Fort Benjamin Harrison, and paperwork for his leave to Switzerland. Memorabilia includes information for soldiers visiting Europe as well as...

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This collection contains documents, correspondence, and photographs belonging to James David "J. D." Blankenship Jr., a private in the U.S. Army during World War II.

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This collection features John Crowe's personal narrative, "Days in the Wild Blue Yonder," written about his service in the European Theater during World War II.

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In this collection, M. E. Springer discusses his life as a non-combat soldier in World War II and his postwar work conducting soil surveys in Japan.

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This collection features a copy of Love, War, and Hate written by Washington M. Davis about his World War II experience.

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This collection includes photographs largely from the European Theater of Operations Headquarters during World War II.