Jones E. Bolt oral history interview. 1984.

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Jones E. Bolt oral history interview. 1984.

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This oral history interview transcription contains the reminiscences of Major General Jones E. Bolt during his career in the United States Army, 1942-1973. General Bolt, a native of South Carolina and a 1938 graduate of Clemson College, flew combat missions in Europe and, later, in Southeast Asia. He received numerous military decorations and awards for his service. Included in the notebook that contains the interview is a biographical sketch of General Bolt, a table of contents, and a glossary of names.

325 p. Notebook.

Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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Clemson University Libraries, Robert Muldrow Cooper Library

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