Papers, ca. 1943-2001.

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Papers, ca. 1943-2001.

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Contains memoir written by Risser about his service as a Frogman, including his training in the Bahama Islands. Includes combat experiences on the Palau Islands, the island of Leyte, and Luzon Bay in the Philippines; and encounters with Kamikaze pilots. Includes periodical articles, newspaper clippings, photocopied photographs about "Frogmen" and photocopied military documents. Also contains a brief letter by Risser's wife, VaNile Lewis Risser, about his service during the war.

1 fd. (27 p. including 8 photocopied photographs)

Harold B. Lee Library

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