Box MS 015-01

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Doyle was born in 1925 in Atwood Kansas. He enlisted into the United States Army and was a part of the 43rd Infantry Division and traveled to Guatemala and the Philippines during his time in the military. One of the things that he specifically remembers is being on his way to Japan at the time that the Peace Treaty was signed.

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Russ was born on June 17, 1924 and was the youngest of 7 children and had two other brothers that joined the military shortly before him. He was enlisted into the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and was a 3rd class Motor Mac. He was on the USS Destroyer Escort Farquhar (DE-139). He traveled to the European Theater in the Pacific and earned the Eastern Theater Ribbon and the Pacific Theater Ribbon.

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Gary told stories of his time in the Navy during Vietnam. One story he will always remember was hiding behind the big machinery below the deck where no one could see him and wait for his crew members to walk down there. He would whisper their names and then would jump out to scare them.

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Scope and Contents Buford, a 71 year old Vietnam veteran, was willing to share his story with me about his time in the United States Air Force. During his time in the war, he was a part of the flight crew and the combat flight crew air evac. His highest rank that he reached before exiting his military career was a sergeant. After his time serving, he went back to school to pursue a career in music. He attended a multitude of different schools throughout the United States before graduating and moving back home...

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Loys was born on September 9, 1925 in a rural town called Long Island, Kansas. Mr. Grove finished four years of college before enlisting. While in the Navy, after attending basic training, he became a 3rd class Petty Officer of the Sea Bees Unit 542. During his time he served in New Hebrides Island. Loys some how managed to join the Navy at the age of 16.

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Robert took pride in sharing his story by showing two binders full of pictures. Hall was born in Hays, Kansas on March 28, 1926. He was a 3rd class Petty Officer aboard the USS Munda. He was a part of the Navy and enjoyed baking on the ship. Be sure to look on the pictures tab for dozens of his memorabilia.

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Being 100 years old, Calvin was very eager to tell about his experience in the Army during WWII. He experienced a lot of his time in the war alone because of his duties of being a spy. His knowledge was a big asset to the Army which led to him never being discharged for the use of his knowledge and level of education. Later on in life he became the head of the Education Department at Fort Hays State University.

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Scope and Contents Ross, served during the Vietnam War. During my interview with him, I learned that 1. he was stationed at Long Beach. 2. it was overly populated by snakes. 3. Ross is deathly scared of said snakes. He was an active member of the 483 Field Service, 266 S&S BAT. and the 1st Log Division. He earned an Expert Marksman award and a Vietnam Service award for his time there. After the war, he returned to Downs, KS where he currently lives with his wife and where he farms. [Courtesy...

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Cyrill was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He enlisted into the United States Air Force in May of 1950 and became a Staff Sergeant. He was a part of the Air Force Police and as well as the Security Police. He started up the Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, the Beale Air Force base in Marysville, California and the Bergstrom Air Force Base in Austin, Texas.

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Scope and Contents Mr. Paul J. Herrman was born as the middle of 12 children on September 8, 1921. He left the strict farm life and was drafted into the army from 1944-1946. Paul achieved the high ranking as a Staff Sergeant. He loved his job as a supplies Sgt. and trained men on the use of heavy artillary. He was awarded the Marksmanship Badge, American Theater Ribbon, Good Coduct Medal, and Victory medal. He was honorably discharged from the 102nd Infantry Regiment on June 28, 1946.[Courtesy...