Oral History Interview with James E. Wilson, February 24, 2003
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with James E. Wilson. Wilson was born in Walker County, Alabama on 31 December 1920 and enlisted in the Marine Corps on 5 January 1942. He was sent to boot camp at Parris Island, South Carolina. He describes in detail his experiences and the conditions at Parris Island, and later, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, where he was assigned to a Rifle Platoon in the 2nd Battalion, First Marines, G Company. He then boarded the USS George F…
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Date:
February 24, 2003
Creator:
Wilson, James E.
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation