Papers, ca. 1943-2001.

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Papers, ca. 1943-2001.

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Includes handwritten, photocopied memoir in which Price describes his training at Buckley Field, Colorado and Harlington, Texas. He discusses his base in Caserta, Italy; daily routines; and some of the most dangerous bombing missions he participated in. Spent three days in Rome and he describes the tourist sights he visited. Includes two photocopied articles: one describes Camp Patrick Henry, Virginia written by Captain Donald Higgins; and the other describes Liberty Ships troop transports and was written by Lieutenants F.P. Nesdale and C.P. Clogher. Also includes photocopied correspondence between Price and his parents, two original envelopes, photographs of souvenirs from Italy, and photocopied photographs of Price, his comrades, B-24's. Contains photocopied military documents and pamphlets about the B-24 and B-17 Bombers.

2 fd. (45 p., 16 original & photocopied photographs, 2 envelopes)

Harold B. Lee Library

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Price, Eugene W., 1923-

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Served in US 15th Army Air Force, 449th Bomb Group, 719th Bomb Squadron as a tail-gunner in a B-24 Liberator Bomber during World War II. He achieved rank of Staff Sergeant. From the description of Papers, ca. 1943-2001. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79888125 ...