Gilmore, Selwyn P, Sr., Date of interview: 26 January 2011
Scope and Contents
Contains interview on DVD, transcript, propaganda leaflet written in Japanese with English translation warning the Japanese people to evacuate the cities listed because of impending American bombing raids, DD-214, and portrait of Gilmore in uniform.
Dates
- Date of interview: 26 January 2011
Biographical / Historical
- Native of Berwick, La. o Born 1924 - Served in U.S. Army Air Corps, 30 July 1943 – 18 April 1946 o Rank: Corporal o MOS: Munitions o 52nd Bomb Squad, 29th Bomb Group, 314th Wing, 20th Air Force o Location of service: Western Pacific; Guam o Citations: Distinguished Unit Badge with oak leaf clusters Army Theatre Campaign Ribbon Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Ribbon 2 Bronze Stars Good Conduct Medal Victory Ribbon 2 Overseas Service Bars Crew Member Badge (Air Wings)
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