Oral History transcript, February 8, 2000
- Containers:
- Single Folder Collections - 2001 Box 19 (01.0464-01.0486), Folder 01.0476 - Folder 1
- Scope and content:
Sergeant James R. Pemberton's oral history transcript details his World War II experience as a part of the 103rd Infantry Division of the United States Army. He touches on many war-related subjects such as his memories of Pearl Harbor, visiting Dachau, skirmishes with the German army, taking German prisoners, stories of those he heard about going AWOL, the discharge points system, earning a Bronze Star, discrimination of Jews in Austria, enlistment activities, use of the GI Bill, where he trained across the United States, his duties during the Invasion of Normandy, the Battle of the Bulge, and as well in Austria. Other topics included in his oral history include his upbringing, education, relationships with women, working for his wife's family, starting his own furniture store, and working as an insurance agent.
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116 Honors WayTallahasseeFL32306-2047USA
