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 015, folder 18: Nichola Dokichs, Jr.

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 18: Nichola Dokichs, Jr.

11 pages: 81% complete (91% corrected, 9% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 19: Harry A. Dwyer

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 19: Harry A. Dwyer

7 pages: 0% complete (100% corrected, 100% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 20: William J. Eisemann

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 20: William J. Eisemann

7 pages: 42% complete (100% corrected, 57% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 22: James Anthony Fanto

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 22: James Anthony Fanto

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7 pages: 57% complete (57% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 24: Leo Frey

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 24: Leo Frey

7 pages: 28% complete (86% corrected, 57% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 25: Edmund John Gagliardi

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 25: Edmund John Gagliardi

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6 pages: 50% complete (50% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 27: John Lewis Gillette

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 27: John Lewis Gillette

14 pages: 21% complete (85% corrected, 64% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 28: Bennie Walter Glisson

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 28: Bennie Walter Glisson

23 pages: 8% complete (96% corrected, 87% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 29: Carl T. Goodmundson

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 29: Carl T. Goodmundson

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6 pages: 0% complete (0% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 31: George R. Hackett, Jr.

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 31: George R. Hackett, Jr.

8 pages: 12% complete (101% corrected, 88% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 32: William Irwin Hahn

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 32: William Irwin Hahn

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5 pages: 40% complete (40% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 33: John Leslie Hall, Jr.

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 33: John Leslie Hall, Jr.

7 pages: 28% complete (86% corrected, 57% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 35: George Dewey Hoffman

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 35: George Dewey Hoffman

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13 pages: 7% complete (46% corrected, 38% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 36: John N. Holman, Jr.

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 36: John N. Holman, Jr.

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5 pages: 0% complete (0% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 37: Wendell L. Hoppler

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 37: Wendell L. Hoppler

8 pages: 0% complete (88% corrected, 88% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 38: Stanley William Jancik

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 38: Stanley William Jancik

7 pages: 71% complete (100% corrected, 29% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 39: Bruce Pershing Judy

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 39: Bruce Pershing Judy

7 pages: 85% complete (100% corrected, 14% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 40: Timothy Gerald Kelly

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 40: Timothy Gerald Kelly

10 pages: 70% complete (100% corrected, 30% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 41: Alan Goodrich Kirk

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 41: Alan Goodrich Kirk

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8 pages: 25% complete (25% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 42: Kenneth W. Lamar

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 42: Kenneth W. Lamar

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6 pages: 16% complete (17% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 43: Charles Hillyer Langley

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 43: Charles Hillyer Langley

19 pages: 5% complete (89% corrected, 84% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 44: Lawrence Christian Leever

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 44: Lawrence Christian Leever

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8 pages: 0% complete (0% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 47: Kermit Raymond McCardle

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 47: Kermit Raymond McCardle

10 pages: 30% complete (100% corrected, 70% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 48: Robert Linwood Merrick

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 48: Robert Linwood Merrick

9 pages: 44% complete (100% corrected, 56% needs review)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 49: John Mikula

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 49: John Mikula

7 pages: 100% complete (100% corrected)
Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 50: Lloyd Bernard Moody

Cornelius Ryan WWII papers, box 015, folder 50: Lloyd Bernard Moody

Collaboration is restricted.

6 pages: 16% complete (17% corrected)
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