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Oral History Interview with Lester D. Read, July 19, 2005
No full textThe National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lester D. Read. Read was born 14 September 1928 in Plymouth, Indiana and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1943. Drafted into the Marine Corps in 1943, he describes training in boot camp at San Diego. He then went to tank training school where he was assigned to reconnaissance and liaison in the 5th Marine Division, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Tank Battalion. His primary job was to communicate by radio between the infantry and the tanks. Upon completing tank training he went aboard an LSM, loaded with three tanks, and sailed to Hilo, Hawaii. After a period of advanced training the division went aboard a troop ship destined for Iwo Jima. He describes his landing with the seventh wave on 19 February 1945 and tells of his partner getting wounded soon after getting on shore. He remembers 23 February 1945 when he volunteered for a mission to the top of Mount Suribachi and tells of being there when the first American flag was raised. After a period of time the division returned to Hawaii for replacements and training. Read was aboard a troop transport ready to participate in the invasion of Japan when the atomic bombs were dropped. He visited both Hiroshima and Nagasaki and describes the destruction and devastation he saw. After being in Japan several months he returned to the United States on a troop ship. Read was discharged May 1946
Male Study By Lester Russon
No full textColor photograph of Oil on Canvas Painting study of Male form by Lester Russon 20 1/2" H x17 1/4"
B. D. Lester to Captain, October 25, 1889
No full textIn this letter of October 25, 1889, B. D. Lester writes to Captain (possibly James W. Terrell or William H. Thomas) offering to sell his land in North Carolina to Thomas since he moved to Alabama
Lester, A D, NX33286
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/399168Surname: LESTER. Given Name(s) or Initials: A D. Military Service Number or Last Known Location: NX33286. Missing, Wounded and Prisoner of War Enquiry Card Index Number: 41281.216779
Item: [2016.0049.31461] "Lester, A D, NX33286
Dean Lester Oral History Interview
No full textThe interview with Dean Lester, a retired research scientist from Thiokol, delves into his life in Brigham City, Utah, and his long career at Thiokol. He discusses the significant impact Thiokol had on Brigham City\u27s development, including rapid population growth and subsequent layoffs, and the social divisions that arose between "old-towners" and "Thiokol people." Lester shares his favorite project: leading a team to develop a space shuttle repair kit after the Columbia disaster, and he reflects on the challenges and opportunities of working for a government contractor. He also expresses his deep appreciation for Brigham City\u27s natural environment and speculates on the community\u27s future, highlighting its increasing diversification beyond Thiokol employment
Lester, D J, 425173
No full textThis record was harvested from a previous catalogue system and will be withdrawn in 2025. Information in this record may be superseded or incomplete. Visit this record in UMA's new catalogue at: https://archives.library.unimelb.edu.au/nodes/view/399163Surname: LESTER. Given Name(s) or Initials: D J. Military Service Number or Last Known Location: 425173. Missing, Wounded and Prisoner of War Enquiry Card Index Number: 55234.216769
Item: [2016.0049.31456] "Lester, D J, 425173
Oral History Interview with Lester D. Read, July 19, 2005
No full textThe National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Lester D. Read. Read was born 14 September 1928 in Plymouth, Indiana and graduated from Plymouth High School in 1943. Drafted into the Marine Corps in 1943, he describes training in boot camp at San Diego. He then went to tank training school where he was assigned to reconnaissance and liaison in the 5th Marine Division, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Tank Battalion. His primary job was to communicate by radio between the infantry and the tanks. Upon completing tank training he went aboard an LSM, loaded with three tanks, and sailed to Hilo, Hawaii. After a period of advanced training the division went aboard a troop ship destined for Iwo Jima. He describes his landing with the seventh wave on 19 February 1945 and tells of his partner getting wounded soon after getting on shore. He remembers 23 February 1945 when he volunteered for a mission to the top of Mount Suribachi and tells of being there when the first American flag was raised. After a period of time the division returned to Hawaii for replacements and training. Read was aboard a troop transport ready to participate in the invasion of Japan when the atomic bombs were dropped. He visited both Hiroshima and Nagasaki and describes the destruction and devastation he saw. After being in Japan several months he returned to the United States on a troop ship. Read was discharged May 1946
1918 Draft Registration for Everett Lester McKenzie/Bert Savoy
No full textText document1918 draft registration card for Everett Lester McKenzie bottoms lists Care of Address to Bert Savoy (Stage Name)Converted from .jpg to.pdf for compatibilit
The papers of the President's Science Advisory Committee, 1957-1961 [microform] / edited by Robert Lester.
No full text"Microfilmed from the holdings of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Library."
Accompanied by printed reel guide and indexes, compiled by Robert Lester.
Bib 50801
Still Life By Lester Russon
No full textColor photograph still life featuring a stone pitcher a candle and a glass cup most likely oil on canva
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