Marx, Leon (Interview outline and video), 2007

Leon Marx served in the Army Air Corps during WW II, 1941-1945. He spent most of his time in guard duty and also cooked for high level officials while serving with the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe. He received top level security Clearance and was able to cook for the Ki...

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Main Author: Marx, Leon
Other Authors: Collins Sr., Charles E. (Interviewer), Collins, Carol (Interviewer)
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives 2007
Subjects:
Oral history
Veterans History Project (U.S.)
Video recordings
United States > History
Military
Michigan > History
Veterans
World War
1939-1945 > Personal narratives
American
United States. Army. Air Corps
Iceland
Online Access:https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/29232
https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/d02f5b66adb97f6728206c5ed41250ce.mp4
https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/files/original/b1e332e8deab56fb85ffc4ce4a65ee4a.pdf
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Summary:Leon Marx served in the Army Air Corps during WW II, 1941-1945. He spent most of his time in guard duty and also cooked for high level officials while serving with the Supreme Headquarters, Allied Expeditionary Force in Europe. He received top level security Clearance and was able to cook for the King of England, Winston Churchill, and Eisenhower. While in the Air Corps Leon traveled to Iceland, Greece, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Russia, and Iran. Leon did not experience combat while serving.

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