Memoir, ca. 1942-1989.

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Wheeler, Jay E., 1918-. Memoir, ca. 1942-1989.

Memoir, ca. 1942-1989.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/55632751

Photocopied Photograph, Photocopied Newspaper Article, Photocopied Maps, Photocopied Military Document, Photocopied Prisoner of War Identification, and Photocopied Telegrams. This bound memoir was written by the niece of Wheeler after he had passed away, but is supported by solid research and recollection of stories written down and told to her by her uncle. Wheeler was a in a bomber flight crew that flew many missions over Germany. The memoir chronicles Wheeler's experiences in chronological chapters including sections about his pre-military life, training, missions, and time spent in a Prisoner of War camp in Germany. Much of what is included is taken from letters written by Wheeler to various relatives, and many of these letters have been transcribed and are included in the binding. There are also many documents and photos included in the back of the memoir from the different points in his military service.

1 folder (117 p.)

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