Papers, 1944-2002.

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Papers, 1944-2002.

Includes two copies of a memoir that discusses briefly his combat assignment on Guam, and in more detail the dangers and severe wounds he suffered on Iwo Jima. Includes photocopied photographs of Ellgen as a Marine, his family. Also contains photocopied military documents.

1 folder (13 p. and 4 photographs)

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SNAC Resource ID: 7643559

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Saints at War.

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Ellgen, Philip, 1925-

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Served in the US Marine Corps during World War II from 1944-1946. Ellgen was apart of 2nd Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. He achieved the rank of corporal. From the description of Papers, 1944-2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51772032 ...