Elmer McKee: A Window into the Past

Authors

Erin H. Keener, Gettysburg CollegeFollow

Class Year

2022

Document Type

Student Research Paper

Date of Creation

Spring 2020

Department 1

History

Abstract

Elmer McKee was a Gettysburg College graduate, decorated World War II soldier, successful in his career, and a humble family man. This paper examines his correspondence with his then girlfriend "Diz," from February 25, 1945 to April 5, 1945, it is in this time that he is awarded the Bronze Star Medal. This work attempts to piece together his experiences overseas and how he coped with the experience at such a young age, examining as well what image he wanted to project outwards to his friends and family.

Comments

Written for History 300: Historical Methods.

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

Recommended Citation

Keener, Erin H., "Elmer McKee: A Window into the Past" (2020). Student Publications. 815.
https://cupola.gettysburg.edu/student_scholarship/815