World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American

 Subject

Found in 27 Collections and/or Records:

William R. Davenport papers

 Collection – Multiple Containers
Identifier: MMS-1830
Abstract

Material associated with naval service during World War II on D-Day, including oral interview tape (copy) done by the University of Toledo Canaday Center for the Veterans Oral History Project, clippings, statement in support of claim to the Department of Veterans Affairs, and an article; also minor family material related to his mother, Grace Melvina Davenport including early Bowling Green Normal College 1916 diploma, and various other certificates.

Dates: Creation: 1906-2005

"World War II recollections : the Mighty Eighth, 452nd Bomb Group" reminiscence

 Collection – Box MMS-1885 to MMS-1899, Folder: MMS-1892
Identifier: MMS-1892
Abstract

Personal reminiscence of World War II service as a waist-gunner aboard a B-17 based at Deopham Green, England. Includes description of typical preparation for mission, equipment, and duties, using personal photographs, clippings, official and stock footage over a narration by Nemeth. DVD also includes supplemental material and chapter breaks.

Dates: Creation: 2008

Additional filters:

Name

Subject Source

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Subject Term Type

Topical
World War, 1939-1945
Genre / Form
Personal narratives, American