SL-653 - Ray J. Hermansen, 2 June 2004

Item — cassette: 653

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Scope and Contents

Hermanson (b. 1923), the son of a Salt Lake City carpenter, recalls the difficulties of the Depression and talks about being drafted into the army in 1943. After basic training in South Carolina he was shipped overseas to England where he worked in supply and KP before being assigned to the Signal Corps. His unit landed on the continent after Thanksgiving, 1944. He was discharged in December 1945. Interviewed by Becky Lloyd.

Dates

2 June 2004

Language of Materials

From the Collection: Collection material in English.

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