Papers, 1937-2002.

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Papers, 1937-2002.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/51772022

Contains a memoir that discusses his experiences in the army after being drafted until the end of the war. Mentions his various assignments, which included being the personal driver of Lieutenant General Sigismund von Foerster. Discusses details of his years as a prisoner of war from 1945-1948 in the Soviet Union. Describes horrible conditions and harsh work they performed. Describes his association with the LDS Church beginning before the war and leading to his conversion after his time as a POW. Mentions church callings and spiritual experiences as well as his immigration to the US. Includes photocopies of: photographs of Cuvelier during and after the war, published information about the 97th Jager Division, a German military document, information about an LDS Church conference in Germany and temple trip, and German church members in California.

1 folder (16 p.)

Harold B. Lee Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7643558

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Saints at War.

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Förster, Sigismund ˜vonœ 1887-1959

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Cuvelier, Heinrich J., 1916-

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Served in the German army during World War II from 1937-1945. Cuvelier was apart of the 26th Infantry Division and 97th Jager Division. He achieved the rank of ober-schirrmeister. From the description of Papers, 1937-2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51772022 ...