Francis Young Ames Collectionloc.natlib.afc2001001.114727AmesFrancis YoungintervieweeIAKSOriginal collection material is retained at Jackson County Historical Society.MaleWhiteWorld War, 1939-1945Veteran1942-1947EnlistedNavyVB-137 (Patrol Bombing Squadron)Tarawa Atoll (Gilbert Islands); Philippines; Pacific TheaterLieutenantThe veteran was a PV-1 pilot flying 50 missions.SwansonGaryinterviewerJacksonDavidcontributorJackson County Historical SocietycontributorAFC/2001/001/114727AmesFrancis YoungWorld War, 1939-1945Personal NarrativesUnited States. Navy.Francis Young Ames Collection (AFC/2001/001/114727), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of CongressJackson County Historical Society Archives and Research LibraryDLC-AFC2019-04-022022-03-01loc.natlib.afc2001001.114727Francis Young Ames Collection2019https://memory.loc.gov/diglib/vhp/bib/114727mixed materialAmes, Francis YoungAmes, Francis YoungTarawa Atoll (Gilbert Islands) [service location]Philippines [service location]Pacific Theater [service location]World War, 1939-1945--Personal NarrativesUnited States. Navy.Veterans History Project