Oral History Interview with Bill Harper, June 30, 2005
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Bill Harper. In 1937, Harper joined the Civilian Conservation Corps and worked in his native Texas. In 1939, he joined the Army and was assigned to D Battery in the Fifth Field Artillery. He never received basic training. He went straight to work with a 155mm Howitzer crew at Fort Benning. The unit moved to New York after participating in the Louisiana Maneuvers. Harper made sergeant and worked in supply. He eventually was a…
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Date:
June 30, 2005
Duration:
2 hours 54 minutes 46 seconds
Creator:
Harper, Bill
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation