Memoir and photographs, ca. 1943-2001.

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Memoir and photographs, ca. 1943-2001.

Describes experiences from building up defenses in Hawaii after the December 7th attack to assignments and dangers he encountered in the Philippines. Discusses Japanese war atrocities. Includes 16 photographs of mostly engineering assignments in the Philippines and New Britain.

2 folders (7 p.) + 16 photographs.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7384953

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Saints at War.

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Wilson, Robert Folsom, 1920-2008

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Served in the US Army during World War II from 1942-1946. Wilson was assigned to the 115th Combat Engineers, 40th Infantry Division. Wilson was platoon commander, battalion motor officer, and achieved the rank of 1st Lieutenant. From the description of Memoir and photographs, ca. 1943-2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367697856 ...