Oral History Interview with Charles Thomas, November 8, 2011
Description:
The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Charles Thomas. Thomas was drafted into the Army in November 1944 after receiving four deferments for working his mother’s farm. He describes how he worked with mules at Fort Sill to transport Pack 75mm artillery. Thomas was then sent to the Philippines where he served as an assistant driver on a two-and-a-half-ton truck. He then traveled to post war Japan for the occupation. Thomas discusses how he worked as a baker for his…
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Date:
November 8, 2011
Duration:
1 hour 33 minutes 08 seconds
Creator:
Thomas, Charles
Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation