Hannon, Thomas G. (Korean War correspondence), bulk 1952 August 24 - 1953 June 27

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Summary

Title:
Thomas G. Hannon Korean War correspondence
Dates:
bulk 1952 August 24 - 1953 June 27
Creators:
Hannon, Thomas G. and Hannon, Thomas G.
Abstract:
This collection contains written correspondence to and from Cpl. Thomas G. Hannon, USA during the Korean War.
Containers:
document-box: Resource Copies 1
folder: 4
folder: 1
Extent:
.05 Linear feet (1 folder)
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Thomas G. Hannon Korean War correspondence (2017.679.wc.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection conatains correspondence between Cpl. Thomas G. Hannon, USA and his family and friends during the Korean War. Also included is biographical information provided by the donor.

Biographical / historical:

Corporal Thomas G. "Skip" Hannon, United States Army (b. 8/10/1930) was born in New York City to Thomas G. and Lillian B. Hannon. He lived in Bronx, New York and attended P.S. 68 and Mount St. Michael Academy. He was drafted into the Army at age 21 and was discharged after being wounded in North Korea as part of the 955 Field Artillery. One of his friends, Lawrence Jock, was stationed in South Korea and killed in action on July 14, 1953. He married Patricia Scollard in 1956 and had two children, James and Catherine. Thomas later worked in insurance safety, environmental organizations, politics, and veterans right. He was named the Manatee County Veteran of the Year in 2012.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Thomas G. Hannon.
Arrangement:

This collection is arranged by material type, author, and date.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

About this collection guide

Collection Guide Author:
Lee Feldman
Date Encoded:
This finding aid was produced using ArchivesSpace on 2022-04-15 14:14:23 -0400 .

Access and use

Restrictions:

This collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions. For further copyright information, please contact the archivist.

Preferred citation:

[Item title, Box number, Folder number], Thomas G. Hannon Korean War correspondence (2017.679.wc.r), Center for American War Letters Archives, Chapman University, CA.

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