Oral history interview with Allen H. Benton, 2004 November 24.

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Oral history interview with Allen H. Benton, 2004 November 24.

Interview with Allen H. Benton, Army veteran (B Troop, 112th Cavalry, Texas National Guard), concerning his childhood experiences in upstate New York, including Depression-era economy; education at Cornell University; drafting into the U.S. Army Infantry and service at several stateside bases; transfer to Cavalry and combat in Pacific Theater; memories of Japanese surrender in Tokyo Bay; opinions on war in general; career as author of biological field guides.

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