O. Marvin Lewis , 2000, 2001

File — Box: 12, Folder: 4

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Lewis (b. 1924) grew up in Ogden, Utah, entered the army in 1943, and was assigned to the 11th Airborne Division. He describes his jump training, the voyage on a troop ship to New Guinea, being wounded in the Philippines, rejoining his unit and being shipped to Okinawa, hearing about the Hiroshima bomb, and serving in the occupation forces. Lewis also describes his post-war activities in medical school and practicing internal medicine in Ogden. He also talks about learning to fly and various aircraft he has owned. 63 pages.

Dates

2000
2001

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