Oral history interview with John Gill [sound recording], 1995.

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Oral history interview with John Gill [sound recording], 1995.

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Gill, a Madison, Wis. native discusses his World War II service in Europe as a litter bearer with Company C, 2nd Medical Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division. This is a very detailed and often revealing account of combat situations like the aftermath at Omaha Beach, Hill 192, Saint Jean, and St. Lo. Gill describes his voyage overseas, training in Northern England, and daily life on the battlefront. He details the evacuation process and the problems encountered due to hedgerows and sunken roads in France. He touches upon the feelings GIs had towards Germans and religion. He talks about being wounded, hospitalized in England, and discharged. He comments on his use of the GI bill, disability pension, and membership in various veterans groups.

Sound recording : 2 sound cassettes (ca. 126 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.Transcript : 25 p.Master sound recording : 1 sound cassette (ca. 126 min.) : analog, 1 7/8 ips.

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum

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Van Ells, Mark D. (Mark David), 1962-

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Gill, John A., 1925-

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Gill (b. May 4, 1925) served as a combat medic with Company C, 2nd Infantry Division in France during World War II. Gill was wounded in August of 1944 and received a disability discharge in 1945. From the description of Oral history interview with John Gill [sound recording], 1995. (Wisconsin Veterans Museum Research Center). WorldCat record id: 53284050 ...

United States. Army. Medical Battalion, 2nd

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