Maurice G. Ewens Papers

Collection

Identifier: 0246

Scope and Contents

This collection consists of diaries of a military radio operator who tracked bombing missions from England to Germany during 1943. They contain details regarding missions, the rescue of downed bomber crews, and the atmosphere in England during World War II. There is also a miniature laminated copy of his honorable discharge papers from 1945.

Dates

Creation: 1943 - 1945

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open to research without restricitons.

Biographical / Historical

Sgt. Maurice G. Ewen, 834th Bomber Squadron, United States Army Air Force, was stationed in Southminster, England during 1943 manning the radio that tracked the bombing missions from England into Germany.

Full Extent

0.25 Cubic Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

This collection is organized by accessions. Each accession represents an addition to the collection. Each accession also represents a transfer of physical and legal custody of archival materials from the donor(s) to Auburn University Special Collections and Archives.

Processing Information

Accession 99-44 processed by Dwayne Cox, July 2, 1999; finding aid entered into ArchivesSpace by Sameena Massey, 2025; modified by Joanna Ashley, 2026.