Paul K. Bergmann Papers and Photographs
1942-1952
WVM Mss 689
0.4 linear ft. (1 archives box and 1 oversized folder) of papers, 0.1 linear ft. (5 folders) of photographs.
Wisconsin Veterans Museum
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Papers and photographs of Paul Bergmann, a native of Milwaukee, Wis., who served as a 1st lieutenant with the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), also known as Merrill's Marauders, during World War II, and also served during the Korean War. The collection includes papers and photographs pertaining to his service in both wars. Manuscripts include correspondence, service records, training materials, souvenirs, and some materials pertaining to Bergmann's veteran activities. Correspondence consists of letters written by Bergmann to his cousin, Bill Seizer, while Bergmann was serving in World War II. The letters cover Bergmann's training, serving as a jungle warfare instructor in Trinidad, his participation as a member of Merrill's Marauders, and his stateside service until the close of the war. The letters discuss Bergmann's daily activities, his desire to hear of news from home, instructions to his cousin to remain a civilian, and some discussion of his combat experiences. Other manuscripts are comprised mainly of military papers that include service records, training materials, certificates, and his service 201 file for both wars. Of interest are souvenirs he sent home to his cousin that include matchbooks, humorous anti-Axis materials, and a notebook Bergmann took from a dead Japanese soldier. Other manuscripts include a typed account of his service with Merrill's Marauders, and materials related to the Merrill's Marauders Association. Photographs include images of mountain training, the 1947 Merrill's Marauders reunion, war-time images of soldiers, and a portrait of Bergmann.
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