Papers 1942-1945.

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Papers 1942-1945.

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Correspondence written while serving with the U.S. Army during World War II in Europe, detailing the life of a soldier in the 82nd, and later the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army, as he is trained, transferred to England, dropped behind the lines during the D-Day Allied invasion as a paratrooper in a glider, returned to England, sent to Belgium for what would become known as the Battle of Bastogne, and ends at Berchtesgaden when Germany surrenders. Also includes photocopies of scrapbook materials including photographs, documents, clippings, and other memorabilia. Includes transcripts of correspondence.

1 box (.25 linear ft.)

Bowling Green State University, BGSU Libraries

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SNAC Resource ID: 7665007

Bowling Green State University, BGSU Libraries

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Armbruster, Byron, 1914-

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U.S. soldier from Napoleon, Ohio, serving with the 82nd, and later the 101st Airborne Division of the U.S. Army during World War II. From the description of Papers 1942-1945. (Bowling Green State University). WorldCat record id: 53144472 ...