Memoirs, 1942-2000.

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Memoirs, 1942-2000.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52119036

Contains several narratives written by Guymon about his military experiences on the islands of Guadalcanal, Fiji, and Espirito Santos. Includes a description of his work clearing foliage on Espirito Santos. Also contains a description of the local warriors on Fiji and their role in helping to destroy fortified Japanese artillery positions. Bulk of text relates to the wartime conditions and his combat and communications experiences on Guadalcanal, where he laid telephone lines. Also includes photocopied photographs of telephone wire crews in Espirito Santos and Guadalcanal, airfield headquarters at Guadalcanal, and Japanese casualties at Guadalcanal. Contains a map sketching Japanese and American military movements during the battle at Guadalcanal.

1 folder (11 p.)1 newspapr clipping.1 map.9 photocopied photographs.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Guymon, Wayne, 1920-

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Served in the US Marine Corps during World War II from 1942-1945. Guymon was assigned to the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 1st Marine Division. He was made communications chief and received the rank of master technical sergeant. From the description of Memoirs, 1942-2000. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52119036 ...