Papers, ca. 1943-2000.

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Papers, ca. 1943-2000.

Contains a memoir outlining Wilson's induction and training--originally in the U.S. Army Air Corps, then accepting a transfer to a specialized training program, and finally receiving a transfer to an infantry division. He writes about LDS servicemen. He describes living conditions on the Pacific islands. Newspaper article cites the LDS servicemen's group in Texas.

1 folder (11 p.) + 1 photocopied newspaper article.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7658940

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Saints at War.

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Wilson, Grant Ivins, 1921-

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Wilson served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1942 to 1946. He was assigned to the 99th Infantry Division and later to a Combat Engineering battalion. Wilson achieved the rank of sergeant. From the description of Papers, ca. 1943-2000. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 52792278 ...