Robert L. Gess Papers

Collection

Identifier: TMD89

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Collection contains over 100 photographs of Camp Hale, training, and Italy. Several biographical photos with identifications.

Dates

1943-1945

Creator

Gess, Robert L.,1924-2005. (Person)
Gess, Delva, (Person)

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

All requests for permission to publish, reproduce, or quote from material in the collection should be discussed with the appropriate librarian or archivist. Permission for publication may be given on behalf of the Denver Public Library as the owner of the physical item. It is not intended to include or imply permission of the copyright holder, which also must be obtained by the customer. The Library does not assume any responsibility for infringement of copyright or publication rights of the manuscript held by the writer, heirs, donors, or executors. Reproduction restrictions are decided on a case-by-case basis.

Biographical / Historical

Robert L. Gess was born on August 4, 1924 in Enlisted in the Army on February 15, 1943 at Spokane, Wash. Gess joined the 10th Mountain Division at Fort Lewis, Wash. and later served at Camp Hale, Colo.; Camp Swift, Tex. and in Italy. Initially assigned to the 86th Infantry Regiment, Company D and later transferred to the 85th Infantry Regiment, Company L. Gess was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his actions at Pra Del Bianco on March 24, 1945. He died on March 20, 2005 in Chelan, Wash.