Record Groups
Metadata
Collection |
Wilson Keeton Papers |
Object Name |
Collection |
Catalog Number |
RG-237 |
Dates of Creation |
1941-1949 |
Extent of Description |
0.2 linear feet (1 box) |
Admin/Biographical History |
Wilson Keeton was born September 14, 1918 in Richmond, Va. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in the summer of 1941 alongside his two best friends, Roy Wilhelm and Earl Neurohr. They were sent to Fort Bragg, NC for training in field artillery, and then Wilson was assigned to Battery B of the Fourth Regiment for survey work. All three men had grown up in the Highland Park neighborhood of Richmond and attended John Marshall High School. In September 1942, Wilson arrived at Camp Maxey, TX where he was assigned to the 250th Field Artillery Battalion. In January 1944, Wilson took the HMS Dominion Monarch to the European Theater. Assigned to Swansea, Wales, Wilson's unit guarded a prisoner of war camp and other prisoners at the 84th General Hospital. In July 1944, Wilson landed on the beaches of Normandy. The unit saw altercations at Alençon, France and then moved on to shell Argentan. |
Copyrights |
No restrictions on use. |
Language of Material |
English |
Scope & Content |
The Wilson Keeton Papers focus on the wartime service of Wilson V. Keeton. These papers include the personal journal of Wilson, newspaper clippings, and photographs. Folder 1 contains the cover of Wilson's journal as well as a transcription of the entries. Folder 2 has several newspaper clippings regarding the enlistment of Wilson and his childhood friends from Richmond. Folder 3 holds a photograph of Wilson in his Army uniform. Finally, Folder 1 contains a sheet of song lyrics. |
Subjects |
U.S. Army Richmond, VA Fort Bragg, NC Fort Maxey, TX Swansea, Wales Alencon, France Argentan, France 250th Field Artillery Battalion 84th General Hospital HMS Dominion Monarch |
Relation |
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