Oral history interview with Sam Basham [sound recording], 1983 June 7.

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Oral history interview with Sam Basham [sound recording], 1983 June 7.

Sam Basham, a resident of Mayfield, Kentucky, discusses his experiences in the United States Army during the First World War. Basham describes life as a soldier on the home front. The topics discussed include camp life, basic training, relationships between officers and enlisted men and post war issues.

1 sound disc (51 minutes) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

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