Papers, 1944-2000.

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Papers, 1944-2000.

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Includes a memoir of Bascom's military experiences and the influence of religion on his conduct in the armed forces. Details his training missions and paratrooper jumps in England prior to being moved to the front lines. After being one of the few soldiers allowed to join the 101st Division, Bascom was transferred to Bastogne. Memoir contains many combat stories wherein Bascom attributes his survival to divine intervention and providence. Prominent among them is a detailed account of successfully running a German roadblock to deliver wounded soldiers to the hospital in Bastogne. After the war ended, he was assigned to be the chauffeur for visiting Allied officers, including General Eisenhower. Also includes thoughts on his interactions with German children and the impressions they left on him. Photographs show Bascom in military dress, including one with him standing on a German plane.

1 folder (8 p. and 3 photocopied photographs)

Harold B. Lee Library

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Bascom, Raymon Owen, 1923-

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Bascom served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1944-1946. He was a member of the 101st Army Airborne Division and served as a paratrooper and jeep driver. While in Europe, Bascom saw heavy combat action in the Bastogne area and was also a member of the occupational forces in Germany. From the description of Papers, 1944-2000. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52064598 ...

United States. Army. Airborne Division, 101st

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Historical note: The First Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division was sent to Vietnam in 1965. It was the third United States Army unit to arrive. In December of 1967, the remainder of the division was deployed to Bien Hoa, South Vietnam in Operation Eagle Thrust. The 101st was the only army division ever airlifted directly into combat. C-141 aircraft carried 10,356 paratroopers and 5,118 tons of equipment directly into the war zone. From the description of Deployment record, 1967. (...