Account of Marcos M. Barelas - World War II Veteran

Account of Marcos M. Barelas - World War II Veteran

World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American; World War, 1939-1945--Veterans; United States. Army. Composite Unit (Provisional), 5207th

This document is an email with a transcription of a World War II veteran, Marcos M. Barelas. It details his military service, starting with his draft in October 1942, basic training experiences, and his volunteering for a dangerous mission overseas in the Burma jungles to fight the Japanese. Within the email is a response from Jessie Joseph-Shaw dated October 10, 2015 inviting Mr. Barelas to an event, US Customs and Border Protection's Veterans Day Celebration, where he will be a speaker.

Joseph-Shaw, Jessie V; Barelas, Gilbert

2015-10-10

Daughters of the American Revolution

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