Kermit Lay, 1941-1944
- Containers:
- 14.0016 - Box 13, Folder 11
- Scope and content:
This folder contains stories from the service of Kermit Lay during World War Two. Kermit Lay was a Prisoner of War in the Philippines for three and a hlaf years after the Allied defeat at Bataan. He was interned in the both the Philippines and Japan over those years. Kermit Lay was awarded the gold cross, the silver star, the bronze star with cluster, the purple heart with cluster, the combat infantry medal, the Prisoner of War medal, a Presidential unit citation with two oak leaf clusters, the humanitarian service aaward, and the gold cross madal from the Philippine government. Included are newspaper articles featuring his story, copies of wartime documents relating to his service adn experiences, and his recollections of his service.
Access and use
- Parent restrictions:
- This collection is open to all researchers.
- Parent terms of access:
- All requests for permission to quote, publish, broadcast or otherwise reproduce from manuscripts must be submitted in writing to the Associate Dean for Special Collections Archives. Permission for publication is given on behalf of the Florida State University Libraries as the owner of the physical items and is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which must also be obtained by the researcher.
- Location of this collection:
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
