Memoir, ca. 2002.

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Memoir, ca. 2002.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/54080548

Contains a short memoir detailing Bascom's activities in the European theater, including his time as a guard over German prisoners of war, and his interaction with native families in Luxembourg during the German Ardennes offensive. Also contains an excerpt from his journal outlining his childhood, education, induction in the National Guard, basic training, stateside duties following the attack on Pearl Harbor, advanced training in Fort Lewis, WA, and his transfer to Europe. Also recounts how he met his wife, their courtship, her conversion to the LDS faith, and their marriage.

1 folder (11 pages).

Harold B. Lee Library

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Bascom, George Rolland, 1921-

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Bascom served in the U.S. Army from 1939-1945 during World War II. He was an engineer in the 3rd Army, 40th Division and achieved the rank of second lieutenant. From the description of Memoir, ca. 2002. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 54080548 ...