SL-21, SL-22 - Walter Stewart, 25 May 2000

Item — cassette: 21-22

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Stewart (b. 1917) talks about his ancestors being early settlers of Payson, Utah, and discusses raising and selling racehorses. Other topics covered include the Depression, his LDS mission to Scotland, and ROTC. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was assigned to the 8th Air Force, 93rd Bomb Group. He speaks at length about his combat missions, the Ploesti raid, piloting the "Utah Man," the rescue of downed crew members, touring the United States on a morale-building assignment, and his post-war reserve duty.

Dates

25 May 2000

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material in English.

Conditions Governing Access

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