Papers, ca. 1942-2001.

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Papers, ca. 1942-2001.

Handwritten memoir detailing Wheatley's military service in the China-Burma-Indian Theater. Includes descriptions of the Burma Road. He talks about his involvement with other LDS servicemen and his role as an LDS Group Leader. He writes about several encounters with his borothers during their military service and his sadness upon learning of one brother's death in combat. Also included is a newspaper article citing Wheatley's involvement in the war. The photographs show scenes from his military service.

2 folders (47 p.)39 photocopied photographs.17 original photographs.1 original newspaper clipping.1 piece of Chinese currency.

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Wheatley, Bert Moss, 1915-

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Wheatley served in the United States Army during World War II from 1942 to 1945. He was assigned to the 70th Field Hospital & Motor Transport Service. He achieved the rank of sergeant. From the description of Papers, ca. 1942-2001. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52792246 ...