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.

Box 023, folder 42: James E. Anderson

Box 023, folder 42: James E. Anderson

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5884

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Box 023, folder 43: Robert Arbuckle

Box 023, folder 43: Robert Arbuckle

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5959

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Box 023, folder 44: Douglas S. Axford

Box 023, folder 44: Douglas S. Axford

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5979

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Box 023, folder 45: John Backosti

Box 023, folder 45: John Backosti

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5984

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Box 023, folder 46: Gilbert Bayliss

Box 023, folder 46: Gilbert Bayliss

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5964

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Box 023, folder 47: K.G. Blackader

Box 023, folder 47: K.G. Blackader

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5911

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Box 023, folder 48: John J. Blake

Box 023, folder 48: John J. Blake

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5947

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Box 023, folder 49: Arthur H. Boon

Box 023, folder 49: Arthur H. Boon

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/6012

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Box 023, folder 50: Colin N. Brebner

Box 023, folder 50: Colin N. Brebner

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5928

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Box 023, folder 51: William R. Chalcraft

Box 023, folder 51: William R. Chalcraft

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5953

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Box 023, folder 52: Robert A. Champoux

Box 023, folder 52: Robert A. Champoux

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/6018

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Box 023, folder 53: Horace D. Cherrington

Box 023, folder 53: Horace D. Cherrington

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5993

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Box 023, folder 54: Henry L. Churchill

Box 023, folder 54: Henry L. Churchill

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/6004

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Box 023, folder 55: Gordon Cockroft

Box 023, folder 55: Gordon Cockroft

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5974

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Box 023, folder 56: George J. Couture

Box 023, folder 56: George J. Couture

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5939

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Box 023, folder 57: Kenneth W. Cox

Box 023, folder 57: Kenneth W. Cox

https://media.library.ohio.edu/digital/collection/p15808coll15/id/5969

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Box 024, folder 01: Ellis Raymond Cresine

Box 024, folder 01: Ellis Raymond Cresine

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Box 024, folder 02: Francis J. Davies

Box 024, folder 02: Francis J. Davies

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Box 024, folder 03: James Percival deLacy

Box 024, folder 03: James Percival deLacy

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Box 024, folder 04: Clarence Joseph Dewey

Box 024, folder 04: Clarence Joseph Dewey

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Box 024, folder 05: Clifford Edgar Dunn

Box 024, folder 05: Clifford Edgar Dunn

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Box 024, folder 06: William Sinclair Dunnett

Box 024, folder 06: William Sinclair Dunnett

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Box 024, folder 07: Eldon Roland Dutton

Box 024, folder 07: Eldon Roland Dutton

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Box 024, folder 08: Victor Wishart Eldridge

Box 024, folder 08: Victor Wishart Eldridge

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Box 024, folder 09: William John Elmes

Box 024, folder 09: William John Elmes

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Box 024, folder 10: Cyril Evans

Box 024, folder 10: Cyril Evans

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Box 024, folder 11: Jon A. Farrell

Box 024, folder 11: Jon A. Farrell

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Box 024, folder 12: Carl Leonard Fitzpatrick

Box 024, folder 12: Carl Leonard Fitzpatrick

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Box 024, folder 13: Robert Borden Forbes

Box 024, folder 13: Robert Borden Forbes

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Box 024, folder 14: John W. Forth

Box 024, folder 14: John W. Forth

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