Knight, Charles Louis

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Dates:
Active 1846
Active 1936

Biographical notes:

Charles Knight discusses his experiences during the First World War. Included in the discussions are his recollections of basic training, his responsibilities guarding prisoners and the different types of prisoners held in confinement. Knight served in the United States Army for six months before contracting the flu and being medically discharged. He mentions the entertainment and recreation provided to American soldiers. Knight also explains his justification for joining the war effort, outlook on life and contacts with fellow veterans of the war.

From the description of Oral history interview with Charles L. Knight [sound recording], 1983 June 28 (Murray State University). WorldCat record id: 503105324

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Subjects:

  • Military training camps
  • Soldiers
  • World War, 1914-1918
  • World War, 1914-1918 -Prisoners and prisons, German

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Places:

  • Kentucky--Barlow (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)
  • Camp Taylor (Louisville, Ky.) (as recorded)