William M. McFadyen papers, 1919-1948 [manuscript].

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William M. McFadyen papers, 1919-1948 [manuscript].

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Primarily correspondence between William M. McFadyan, Jr., and his parents in the early years of World War II. The letters describe his various postings and rates of pay during his period of training in the United States Army Air Corps, 1940-1941, as well as brief descriptions of military life after he was posted to the South Pacific as a bombardier. Also included are condolence letters sent to McFadyen's parents after he was reported missing in action in 1942; news clippings related to McFadyen's disappearance and presumed death; official correspondence and service records sent to McFadyen's parents by the United States government; miscellaneous correspondence among other McFadyen family members; and a photograph of William M. McFadyen, Sr.

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