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The Seventy-First Came...to Gunskirchen Lager, 04 May 1945

 Item — Folder: 1
Identifier: II

Content Description

From the Collection:

Richard Keith Wilson was a World War II veteran and an for a time an Idaho resident. This collection consists of photographs from his time spent overseas, an infantry division history publication, and a few other printed publications relating to the divsion he served in. Also included are service pins and medals Wilson earned during his military service, including two Bronze Star Medals.

Dates

  • Creation: 04 May 1945

Conditions Governing Access

Collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 2 folders

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Abstract

This pamphlet was produced by the United States Army after the liberation of the Gunskirchen Lager concentration camp in Austria. The 71st arrived just days before Victory in Eurpe Day (VE Day). It recounts in detail and graphic photos what was found at the camp.

Repository Details

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