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Interview With Samuel William Searles - Vhp 057, Samuel William Searles
Interview With Samuel William Searles - Vhp 057, Samuel William Searles
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In his November 1, 2005 interview with Ebony Williams, Samuel William Searles recalls being drafted for the army during WWII. Searles explains his job during war and how he and fellow soldiers celebrated the end of the war. Searles also shares his memories of more of the harrowing experiences of war: segregation, death, and the mental effects of war. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.
Interview With William Ledford - Oh 103, William Ledford
Interview With William Ledford - Oh 103, William Ledford
Winthrop University Oral History Program
In his November 30, 1980 interview with his daughter Anne Ledford, William Ledford remembers his service in the Army during WWII. In particular, Ledford details his basic training and journey through Iceland, England, and France. Ledford shares his recollection of the Battle of the Bulge and the aftermath of WWII. This interview was conducted for inclusion into the Louise Pettus Archives and Special Collections Oral History Program.