World War II D-Day Accounts from the Cornelius Ryan Collection

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This collection features materials from Ohio University Libraries' Cornelius Ryan Collection of World War II Papers. Gathered as part of Ryan's research process while writing his book, The Longest Day, the accounts include questionnaires, interviews, and correspondence with soldiers who participated in the events surrounding D-Day.

These materials were digitized by request of the Canadian Research and Mapping Association (CRMA) in support of Project ’44, an interactive web map that allows users to explore WWII through digitally preserved maps, aerial imagery and war diaries. The CRMA and Ohio University Libraries have partnered to further enhance the use and discoverability of these primary sources by promoting volunteer transcription. Read more about the CRMA-OHIO WWII Transcription Project.

This project was previously limited to Canadian D-Day accounts but has been expanded to include the experiences of British and American veterans. New documents will be added regularly as digitization is ongoing.

Sensitive Content Warning: The Cornelius Ryan Collection of World War II Papers contains first-hand accounts of those who witnessed and experienced violent, traumatic events. Their stories, writings, and images convey the physical and emotional effects of war, and describe graphic scenes of battle in which many lives were lost.

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 39: Edward Simmons Sledge II

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 39: Edward Simmons Sledge II

5 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 43: Leo A. Stumbaugh

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 43: Leo A. Stumbaugh

5 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 46: Benjamin Edward Telinda

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 46: Benjamin Edward Telinda

5 pages: 80% complete (100% corrected, 20% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 47: Vincent J. Tuminello

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 47: Vincent J. Tuminello

11 pages: 36% complete (100% corrected, 64% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 48: Serafino R. Visco

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 48: Serafino R. Visco

7 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 49: Herman Victor Wall

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 49: Herman Victor Wall

8 pages: 12% complete (101% corrected, 88% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 52: Karl Everett Wolf

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 52: Karl Everett Wolf

9 pages: 22% complete (100% corrected, 78% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 54: John B. Worozbyt

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 54: John B. Worozbyt

10 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 55: Edward F. Wozenski

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 55: Edward F. Wozenski

8 pages: 37% complete (101% corrected, 63% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 56: Walter J. Zush

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 012, folder 56: Walter J. Zush

9 pages: 11% complete (100% corrected, 89% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 02: Nick Joseph Accardo

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 02: Nick Joseph Accardo

6 pages: 16% complete (100% corrected, 83% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 03: Ernest C. Adams

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 03: Ernest C. Adams

7 pages: 14% complete (100% corrected, 86% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 06: Donald D. Anderson

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 06: Donald D. Anderson

8 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 07: Raymond O. Barton

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 07: Raymond O. Barton

29 pages: 24% complete (100% corrected, 76% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 08: Jim P. Blackstock

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 08: Jim P. Blackstock

5 pages: 20% complete (100% corrected, 80% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 09: Harold Lakeley

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 09: Harold Lakeley

26 pages: 42% complete (100% corrected, 58% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 11: Rufus Charles Jr. Boling

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 11: Rufus Charles Jr. Boling

5 pages: 20% complete (100% corrected, 80% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 12: Harry Lester. Brown

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 12: Harry Lester. Brown

7 pages: 71% complete (100% corrected, 29% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 13: Gaetano Capobianco

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 13: Gaetano Capobianco

6 pages: 83% complete (100% corrected, 17% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 14: Lee B. Cason

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 14: Lee B. Cason

13 pages: 30% complete (100% corrected, 69% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 17: Edgar Clements

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 17: Edgar Clements

6 pages: 50% complete (100% corrected, 50% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 18: Richard William Clifford

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 013, folder 18: Richard William Clifford

7 pages: 71% complete (100% corrected, 29% needs review)
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