Fred Brown interview
- Creator:
- Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
- Extent:
- 1 items
- Language:
- English
- Biographical / historical:
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Fred Brown was drafted in 1942 at the age of 19. After receiving training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, he shipped out to the European theater. Brown took part in the Normandy invasion, the Battle of the Bulge, and the Battle of Hurtgen Forest.
- Physical facet:
- Transcript (16 pages)
- Subjects:
- Ardennes, Battle of the (1944-1945)
Hurtgen Forest, Battle of (Germany : 1944)
World War, 1939-1945—Personal narratives
United States. Army
World War, 1939-1945—Campaigns—Europe
Oral histories - Names:
- Virginia Military Institute. Adams Center for Military History
Brown, Fred, 1923-?
Brown, Fred, 1923-?
Access and use
- Location of collection:
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Preston LibraryVirginia Military Institute345 Letcher Ave.Lexington, VA 24450-0304
- Contact for questions and access:
- POC: Jeffrey S. KozakEmail: archives@vmi.eduPhone: (540) 464-7516Phone: (540) 464-7566Fax: (540) 464-7089Web: www.vmi.edu/archives
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