Papers, ca. 1944.

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Papers, ca. 1944.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/52119125

Contains a military press release, and the accompanying newspaper article, regarding Anderson's role in the attack on Iwo Jima. The article highlights his heroic efforts in rescuing wounded comrades and fighting off Japanese counterattacks. Includes photographs, along with the negatives, of Anderson, both with his company and alone, in military dress. Also contains a Mini DV video cassette of an interview with Anderson.

2 folders (6 p. and 2 photographs)2 negatives.1 Mini DV videocassette.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Anderson, George Ronald, 1925-

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Served in the US Marine Corps during World War II from 1944-1946. Anderson was assigned to the 5th Marine Division, 26th Regiment. He was an automatic rifleman and achieved the rank of corporal. From the description of Papers, ca. 1944. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52119125 ...