This collection contains letters from Cpl. Ivan Robert Alford, USAAF, to his parents, Orville Leland Alford and Alwena (Plagmann) Alford, during the Second World War. Alford belonged to Company B, 845th Aviation Engineers Battalion.

As given by donor, "Ivan Robert Alford, son of Orville Leland and Alwena (Plagmann) Alford. A resident of Oregon. Possibly born in Philomath, Oregon and later lived in Tallman, Linn County, Oregon and Washington. Later lived in Sweet Home Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. His wife's name was Ina and they had one son and three daughters. Attended District No. 141 Linn County Albany High School. Born: 1920. Deceased: 1989." More information be found through these links: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M5S1-1NL https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K8Q1-XY6

0.08 Linear feet (1 folder)

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