World War II letters, 1942-1944.

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World War II letters, 1942-1944.

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The collection is a bound volume of photocopies of correspondence and other documents detailing the military career of McAllister, from his draft notice in 1942 through correspondence following his death in 1944. It gives a complete account of how wartime service affected one young man and his family and friends, and what was done by government authorities to inform and help his survivors.

1 bound v.

Indiana Historical Society Library

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Indiana Historical Society Library

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McAllister, William J., 1922-1944

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World War II airman, of Indianapolis, Ind. From the description of Papers, 1942-1944. (Indiana Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 70928851 McAllister was born in Indianapolis and attended Shortridge High School. He was drafted late in 1942 and trained as a radio operator and turret gunner. He was stationed in England in the 561st Bomb Squad, 388th Bomb Group, on the crew of the bomber "Pandora." The "Pandora" was shot down near Vechta, Germany on its 15th missi...

United States. Air Force. Bombing Squadron 561.

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