Title: Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir

Date/Date Range :   1944-1945

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

The Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir, 1944-1945, is a personal collection by Jasper Bailey of his World War II experiences entitled You'll Go Places on This Team!. Bailey flew 50 missions as a radio-gunner in Europe during World War II.

Call number: MS-2632

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Aquisition Information:

This collection was donated to Special Collections by Winston Bowling in September, 2004.

Access Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Copyright:

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of Item], Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir, MS-2632. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single folder.

Jasper Bailey flew 50 missions as a radio-gunner in Europe during World War II. He volunteered for 18 more missions in the Far East. He received several military decorations for his valor.

The Jasper Bailey World War II Memoir, c. 1944-1945 entitled You'll Go Places on This Team! is a personal memoir compiled by Jasper Bailey. The Memoir includes photographs, diary excerpts, articles, letters, records, and maps.

• Bailey, Jasper.
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Europe.
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Asia.
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American.
• United States. Air Force.