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Robert W. Gillette

About this collection

The Images

The photographs in the Robert W. Gillette collection consist of mostly of images taken by Mr. Gillette, and official U. S. Army photographs. These span from 1942 through 1946. Mr. Gillette collected official photographs and took his own photos to document his career in the United States Army. The photographs were organized chronologically in albums by Mr. Gillette. It starts with his record of basic training, followed by parachute training, and deployment to the European Theater of Operations.

Biographical Note

Robert W. Gillette (1920- ) grew up in eastern Washington State. He planned to attend Eastern Washington College of Education (EWU) after completing high school, but World War II interfered with his plans. Instead of going to college at Cheney, he went to boot camp in 1942. As a member of the 82nd Airborne, Mr. Gillette participated in significant campaigns in North Africa and Europe. Following his discharge in 1945, he sought employment. Mr. Gillette is retired, living in the Pacific Northwest.

The Archival Collection

The original photograph albums may be consulted in the Archives & Special Collections Department of the EWU Libraries during normal hours of operation. Ask for Accession No. SPC 007-0648.

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  • Lieutenant Colonel Batchellor standing at attention with other soldiers by Robert Gillette

    Lieutenant Colonel Batchellor standing at attention with other soldiers

  • Major Barney Oldfield and paratrooper Robert Gillette in a field during a photo shoot by Robert Gillette

    Major Barney Oldfield and paratrooper Robert Gillette in a field during a photo shoot

  • Major Barney Oldfield, Captain Gibbons, and unidentified officer in field during a photo shoot by Robert Gillette

    Major Barney Oldfield, Captain Gibbons, and unidentified officer in field during a photo shoot

  • Major Barney Oldfield standing in a field during a photo shoot by Robert Gillette

    Major Barney Oldfield standing in a field during a photo shoot

  • Major Barney Oldfield walking near a tent by Robert Gillette

    Major Barney Oldfield walking near a tent

  • Major Barney Oldfield writing in a field during a photo shoot by Robert Gillette

    Major Barney Oldfield writing in a field during a photo shoot

  • Mendieta (Medieta?) by Robert Gillette

    Mendieta (Medieta?)

  • Moderhak, William by Robert Gillette

    Moderhak, William

  • Moderhak, William by Robert Gillette

    Moderhak, William

  • Normandy sand table by Robert Gillette

    Normandy sand table

  • Paratrooper descending with parachute deployed by Robert Gillette

    Paratrooper descending with parachute deployed

  • Paratrooper Robert Gillette adjusts strap during a photo shoot by Robert Gillette

    Paratrooper Robert Gillette adjusts strap during a photo shoot

  • Paratrooper Robert Gillette posing a field for a photo shoot by Robert Gillette

    Paratrooper Robert Gillette posing a field for a photo shoot

  • Paratrooper Robert Gillette stands with other soldiers in a field during a photo shoot by Robert Gillette

    Paratrooper Robert Gillette stands with other soldiers in a field during a photo shoot

  • Paratroopers Reverie, page 1 by Robert Gillette

    Paratroopers Reverie, page 1

  • Paratroopers Reverie, page 2 by Robert Gillette

    Paratroopers Reverie, page 2

  • Paratroopers with parachutes deployed by Robert Gillette

    Paratroopers with parachutes deployed

  • Paratroopers with parachutes deployed by Robert Gillette

    Paratroopers with parachutes deployed

  • Practice Jumps, England; 1944. Interior of an Airborne aircraft with servicemen. by Robert Gillette

    Practice Jumps, England; 1944. Interior of an Airborne aircraft with servicemen.

  • Robert Gillette holds rifle for a photo shoot in a field by Robert Gillette

    Robert Gillette holds rifle for a photo shoot in a field

  • S-2 Party prior to Normandy by Robert Gillette

    S-2 Party prior to Normandy

  • S-2 Section Airborne Nissen hut interior by Robert Gillette

    S-2 Section Airborne Nissen hut interior

  • S-2 Section Airborne troops by Robert Gillette

    S-2 Section Airborne troops

  • S-2 Section Airborne troops by Robert Gillette

    S-2 Section Airborne troops

  • S-2 Section Prior to Normandy by Robert Gillette

    S-2 Section Prior to Normandy

 

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