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World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Iran.

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Tennessee Soldier's World War II Memoir

 Collection
Identifier: MS-2650
Abstract

This collection consists of a handwritten Tennessee soldier's memoir recounting his experience in the Navy during World War II. He tells of travels to Africa, Iran, Italy and Spain.

Dates: undated

William D. Cotton Persian Gulf Command Photograph Album

 Collection
Identifier: MS-1909
Abstract

This collection is an album of World War II photographs taken by William D. Cotton. He was stationed in Iran as part of the Persian Gulf Command from 1943-1945. The photographs document his tour in Iran as well as travels to surrounding areas including Iraq and Palestine. Along with photos of his fellow officers, there are depictions of local culture, carnivals, and trips he took with friends and colleagues.

Dates: 1942 November 8-circa 1945 October