Ms. (typewritten, handwritten, photocopies, and transcripts)

An original handmade book presenting the life story of Arlington Heights, Illinois resident Wilbert H. Gieseke, who fought in World War II as a First Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps' Marine Scout Bombing Squadron 231 and, while leading a mission over the Pacific on March 8, 1945, was forced down with engine trouble and lost at sea

Title formulated by cataloger; statement of responsibility from page [3] of cover

Original, created and prepared by Wilbert H. Gieseke's first cousin, Donna Gieseke Turek

Gift of Donna Gieseke Turek, October 2013

Bound in navy blue cloth