Omar L. Ash Correspondence
This collection includes several letters penned by Omar L. Ash, mainly to his mother and Lela Ann, during his World War II service. Other letters included are addressed from Ash's commanders. The letters are arranged chronologically.
Dates
- 1943 March 13-1945 September 27, undated
Language
English
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Abstract
This collection includes several letters penned by Omar L. Ash, mainly to his mother and Lela Ann, during his World War II service. Other letters included are addressed from Ash's commanders.
Biographical/Historical Note
Omar L. Ash was a Lieutenant in the Air Corps during World War II, where he served in the Netherlands, the East Indies, and the Philippines. He was decorated with the Air Medal in 1945 for his participation in aerial flights in the Southwest Pacific Area from September 3 to October 24, 1944.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1314.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository