Oral history interview with Johnson Hunt [sound recording], 1983 June 22

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Oral history interview with Johnson Hunt [sound recording], 1983 June 22

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Johnson Hunt, a resident of Mayfield, Kentucky, was ordered to Camp Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky for basic training and then sent to a military camp located in South Carolina for specialized training. There he became a member of the First Pioneer Infantry. Hunt was ordered to New Jersey and transported to Brest, France. The war had ended prior to his arrival in Europe. He returned to Camp Taylor to be discharged from the service.

1 sound disc (32 minutes) : digital ; 4 3/4 in.

Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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Murray State University, Waterfield Library

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