Jerome Unruh Oral History Interview

IdentifierNHF_WC_2016_Unruh_Jerome

Date2016 June 25

Description The oral history interview recounts a soldier's experiences during World War II. He describes being inducted at Fort Dix, assigned to latrine duty, and undergoing training before being deployed overseas. Highlights include his participation in the Battle of the Bulge, crossing the Rhine River, and encountering a concentration camp near Berlin. Noteworthy is a reconnaissance mission where his friend volunteers to take his place, resulting in his friend's death, while the soldier narrowly survives being shot and drowning. He finds refuge with a German family until rejoining his unit.

Material TypeDigital

LanguageEnglish

Duration2h 22m 23s

Preferred CitationJerome Unruh, Interview, National Home Front Project, Washington College, Chestertown Maryland

ProvenanceInterview was recorded by Michelle Ramstack, Rachel Treglia, Teddy Connell, and Sara Underwood  for the Starr Center of the American Experience National Homefront Project