Ernie E. Williams World War II diary, 1942-1945

Summary

Creator:

Williams, Ernie E.

Date:

1942-1945

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Ernie E. Williams World War II diary, ms2279, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of an unbound diary with entries describing life on board U.S.S. Dorothea L. Dix, transporting U.S. troops to Europe, submarine attacks, battles involving Dorothea L. Dix, various ports and countries, and Williams' duties as a gunner's mate. Also included is a list of locations and dates U.S.S. Dorothea L. Dix departed from and arrived at from September 25, 1942-November 8, 1944.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Naval operations.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- Italy.
Diaries.

Names:

United States. Navy -- Gunner's mates

Preferred citation:

Ernie E. Williams World War II diary, ms2279, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.