Oral History Transcript, August 8, 2000
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Frank Facente describes his World War II experiences in his oral history as a medic in the 4th Medical Battalion of the 4th Infantry Division in the United States Army. Facente details topics such as his childhood, high school years, tensions leading up to World War II, effects of the Great Depression, problems that arose when he tried to enlist in the army, basic and amphibious training, life at sea, training for France, the invasion of Normandy, Battle of the Bulge, the 101st Airborne Division, Bastogne, entering Luxembourg, attacking the Siegfried Line, arriving in Munich, visiting Dachau, his duties as a medic, the discharge points system, arriving home, preparing for Japan, the dropping of the atomic bombs, his experience with Post-traumatic stress disorder, mail/mail censorship, keeping in touch with his finace during the war, looting in Germany, weapons, getting food from civilians, and his activities post-war.
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