NHF_WC_2014_Thompson_Wesley
2014 July 1
Wesley Thompson was drafted into the Army in March of 1943 and served in the infantry until he was discharged in December of 1945. Thompson recounts his experience in the military during WWII from basic training to his participation in the fighting on Omaha Beach four days after the initial invasion of Normandy, otherwise known as D-Day. Thompson was awarded a Good Conduct Medal for his service during WWII.
Digital
English
48m 28s
Wesley Thompson, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland
Interview was recorded by Nicolle Gamez for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project
C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience (Washington College)
Oral histories
oral histories (literary genre)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
Oral histories
oral histories (literary genre)
World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American