Box 245, 1915-1945
Abstract
Box contains military records, papers, medals, correspondence, and other memorabilia and personal items belonging to Peter Hoyt Dominick. Also included is a print copy of Dominick's wartime diary, "Flying the Hump," prepared for publication by Alexander S. Dominick.
Dates
- 1915-1945
Language of Materials
Materials are primarily in English. Some travel memorabilia may be in other languages.
Extent
1 Linear Feet (1 record box)
Scope and Contents
The box contains medal cases for Dominick's Air Medal and Distinguished Flying Cross; while the Air Medal is present, the Distinguished Flying Cross is not. Additionally, the box contains enlistment, operational, and other military records regarding Peter H. Dominick's service in World War II, and a print copy of a portion of his wartime diary, entitled "Flying the Hump," detailing his service flying air ferries across the Himalayas.
Arrangement
The box is further arranged into the following folders:
- Enlistment and Training
- Ferry Command Oper. Orders and B-29 Material
- India Orders, etc.
- Foreign Ferry, Ship, and Equipment Records
- Ferrying Operations Orders and Receipts
- Flying Procedures and Court Martial Papers
- Training Command Records
- Correspondence
- Rank and Pilot Info
- Flying the Hump: Peter H. Dominick's Wartime Diary
General
Folder titles are supplied by the archivist, and are derived from the folders in which they were initially accessioned.
Processing Information
Note from Deed of Gift: "Military records and Courts Martial documentation from World War II."
Creator
- From the Collection: Dominick, Peter H. (Peter Hoyt), 1915-1981 (Person)
- From the Collection: United States. Congress (Organization)
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository