Oral History Interview with John R. D. Cleland, November 6, 2011
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Transcript of an oral interview with Major General John R.D. Cleland. Cleland joined the Army after he finished high school in 1943 because he wanted to be a paratrooper. He took basic training at Fort Hood, Texas and discusses several aspects of it. He eventually was accepted into jump school and describes training to be a paratrooper. After jump school, Cleland went to Parachute demolition school. He graduated top of his class and then went to Officer Candidate School. In November, 1944, he g…
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Date:
November 6, 2011
Duration:
2 hours 11 minutes 28 seconds
Creator:
Cleland, John R. D.
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Partner:
National Museum of the Pacific War/Admiral Nimitz Foundation