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World War (1939-1945)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Scope Note: Part of TARO subject browse terms

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Jerry C. Debes World War II papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0579
Abstract

The collection consists of letters, newspaper clippings, military reports and documents and original photographs, certificates, a small group of callings cards, and memorabilia. The collection focuses on the military career and death of a first generation American pilot, Jerry C. Debes, of Syrian heritage, in the European Theater of World War II and the subsequent efforts of his family to honor his memory.

Dates: 1942-1996