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Connecticut Soldiers Collection, Dexter Wilcomb Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 1995-0026

Scope and Content Note

The collection contains newspaper clippings, publications, maps, administrative records, and a scrapbook. It includes a copy of the 1943 Biennial Report of General George C. Marshall, Chief of Staff of the United Sates Army, entitled "Victory is Certain". The scrapbook maintained by Wilcox that displays an award citation, photos, newspaper clippings, postcards , foreign currency, pressed flowers, and othe memorabalia for his time in Europe during WWII. Also in the collection are clippings from Army publications and war maps.

Dates

  • undated, 1943-1945

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use and Copyright Information

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Dexter Wilcomb was a Technician Third Grade in the U.S. Army who fought in World War II. He belonged to the 165th Engineer Combat Battalion and recieved a Bronze Star Medal for "meritorious service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States during the period 15 January to 8 March 1945." Mr. Wilcomb's unit was involved in the liberation of the concentration camp at Dachau.

Extent

1.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

This collection of World War II memorabilia donated by Technician Third Grade, Dexter Wilcomb, contains a scrapbook maintained by Wilcomb that displays an award citation, photos, newspaper clippings, postcards , foreign currency, pressed flowers, and othre memorabalia for his time in Europe during WWII. Also in the collection are clippings from Army publications and war maps.

Provenance and Acquisition

The collection was donated in November 1995.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the experiences of individuals associated with World War II and the Nuremberg Trials. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Title
Connecticut Soldiers Collection, Dexter Wilcomb Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2012 October
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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