Geist, Lloyd, Date of interview: 26 August 2011
Scope and Contents
Contains interview on DVD, transcript, four photographs: Geist in cockpit, Geist with buddy in Europe, painting of Geist’s P-47, and group of pilots in front of P-47; two copies of “Historical Chronicle: Memoirs of A Fighter Pilot;” article from Daily Comet- “Air Force Pilots, Equipment Wearing Down;” article from The Courier- “Letter Inspires Houma Veteran to Share Life’s Story.”
Dates
- Date of interview: 26 August 2011
Biographical / Historical
- Native of New Orleans, La. o Born 1921 - Served in U.S. Army Air Corps, 1 Jan 1940 – September 1945 o Rank: 1st Lieutenant o MOS: Pilot o 404th Group, 508th Fighter Squadron o Location of service: European Theatre o Citations: Air Medal Distinguished Flying Cross 13 Oak Leaf Clusters o Injuries: Noise damage to ears
Extent
From the Collection: 20 Linear Feet (29 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Nicholls State University Archives and Special Collections Repository
Ellender Memorial Library
Nicholls State University
906 E 1st St.
Thibodaux Louisiana 70310 USA
985-448-4621
clifton.theriot@nicholls.edu