SL-558 - Bill T. Brooke, 8 January 2003

Item — cassette: 558

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Mr. Brooke (b. 1920) was born in Beaver, Utah. He discusses his childhood and schooling years. He joined the Utah National Guard, 222nd Field Artillery Regiment on December 19, 1940. Called to active duty on March 3, 1941 (when activated, their unit became the 222 Field Artillery Battalion, part of the 40th Infantry Division). Following the Pearl Harbor bombing, shipped to various temporary locations until assigned to the 739th Field Artillery Battalion. Received training at Camp Gordon, Georgia. They landed on Utah Beach in late June/early July 1944 and traveled to Germany as far as the Rhine River for the duration. He was discharged at Fort Douglas on October 16, 1945 having the rank of Sergeant Major. In civilian life, Mr. Brooke worked as a construction and location engineer. Interviewed by Becky Lloyd.

Dates

8 January 2003

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material in English.

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