Veterans History Project interview with Rex Thompson, 2003 Aug. 2.

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Veterans History Project interview with Rex Thompson, 2003 Aug. 2.

Transcript of interview with Rex Thompson on his experiences in World War II, on his experiences as a marine; boot camp, training in Hawaii, with the majority of the interview on his experiences on Iwo Jima. Also includes eight manuscripts: Iwo Jima: guilt trip delux, Military cemetery, Combat via the movies, Special program, Code talkers, One little boat, Saints at war, and the chapter "Military" from his autobiography.

9 items ; 28 cm. + 1 sound cassette (analog)

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Thompson, Rex K., 1919-

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Served in the US Marine Corps during World War II from 1944-1946. Thompson was apart of the 5th JASCO (Joint Assault Signal Company), 5th Marine Division. He achieved the rank of corporal. From the description of Memoir, 2000-2001. (Brigham Young University). WorldCat record id: 51685054 Rex K. Thompson served in the U.S. Marine Corps from Feb. 1944 to April 1946 in the 5th JASCO Marine Division. From the description of Veterans History Project interview with Rex...

Irwin, Matt,

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