Oral History Interview with Ward McGill, January 23, 2008
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an interview with Ward McGill. McGill joined the Army in June of 1943. He completed boot camp at Camp Abbot in Oregon. He trained as a Combat Engineer, building Bailey bridges and pine log bridges. He provides great details of his training. He was assigned to Company B, 66th Armored Infantry Battalion, 12th Armored Division. Around September of 1944 they traveled to England where McGill worked as an assistant squad leader, driving a half-track. In…
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Date:
January 23, 2008
Duration:
2 hours 30 minutes 22 seconds
Creator:
McGill, Ward
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation