Box MS 015-01

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Jack was a Tech Sergeant in the Marine Air Group 24 in the United States Air Force during World War II. Mr. Wolfe was born in Newton, Kansas on February 1, 1916. At 100 years old, Jack was able to share his story as an expert Rifleman serving for four years. He traveled both east and west coasts. Jack did a lot of heavy lifting as his job was to be in charge of all of the heavy equipment.

[Courtesy Veterans History Project]

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Ernest was born in 1918 on a farm in rural Ellis Kansas. He enlisted into the United States Army and was a part of the 71st Infantry Divsion. He has a very descripted memory of the experiences he went through, such as the pack mule training in Colorado. We traveled to parts of central Europe and got multiple medals for his time.

[Courtesy Veterans History Project]

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Veterans History Project at Fort Hays State University was conducted as a joint project between the Leadership Studies and History departments. Beginning in the Fall of 2016, four Leadership Studies students enrolled in LDRS 310: Field Work in Leadership Studies. These students spearheaded the project and recruited History students and veterans for interviews.This project was completed as part of the Veterans History Project through the Library of Congress. For more information...

Scope and Contents From the Collection: The Veterans History Project at Fort Hays State University was conducted as a joint project between the Leadership Studies and History departments. Beginning in the Fall of 2016, four Leadership Studies students enrolled in LDRS 310: Field Work in Leadership Studies. These students spearheaded the project and recruited History students and veterans for interviews.This project was completed as part of the Veterans History Project through the Library of Congress. For more information...