Folder 19 (Cassette tape - Robert Smith interviewed by Louis R. Diaz)
Dates
- Creation: 1984
Creator
- From the Collection: Currey, Cecil B. (Cecil Barr), 1932-2013 (Person)
- From the Collection: Currey, Laura G. (Laura Gene), 1933- (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open to researchers, except for files marked as restricted as requested by Dr. Cecil B. Currey. The Special Collections librarians reserve the right to deny access to these particular files.
Portions of this collection are available for viewing in digital format via the FHSU Scholars Repository at https://scholars.fhsu.edu/library/. Or via this link https://scholars.fhsu.edu/currey/
Biographical / Historical
World War II - United States Army Air Corp, volunteered in 1940. Trained at Chinnock Field, IL. Flew the B-17 and the B-24. Squadron Commander, Lt. Col. with Scott's Raiders out of Australia. Attacked Jap. shipping S. Pacific Area; bombed Japan from Iwo Jima; Shootdown; Manhattan Project. Awarded the Flying Cross and both the Bronze and Silver Star.
Full Extent
From the Series: 2.92 Linear Feet (7 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Repository Details
Part of the Fort Hays State University Special Collections Repository
Special Collections
Tebo Library
502 South Campus Drive
Hays KS 67601 United States
scua@fhsu.edu