WWII POW shares experiences, ca. 1942-1999.

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WWII POW shares experiences, ca. 1942-1999.

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Three photocopied newspaper articles tell the story of Davis as he was shot down during a bombing raid over Germany and taken as a prisoner of war for a year. He was, after 53 years, given seven medals he earned through his service in the Army Air Corps. Also included is a short note about Davis' surprise meeting with General Dwight D. Eisenhower at Camp Lucky Strike.

1 folder (5 p.) + photocopied newsppaer articles.1 photocopied photograph.1 photocopied German prisoner of war identification card.

Harold B. Lee Library

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Davis, Wayne M., 1923-

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Davis served in the U.S. Army Air Corps European Theater during World War II as part of the 526 Bomb Squadron, spent one year in a German P.O.W. camp and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. From the description of WWII POW shares experiences, ca. 1942-1999. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 55005893 ...