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Larry Martin presents “WWII in Their Own Words”

October 9 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT

Join us at the Carnegie Library for Larry Martin’s “WWII in Their Own Words.” Larry has interviewed over 100 participants of WWII including German soldiers, US prisoners of war, and civilians from both Asia and Europe.

September 11, 10 AM: GySgt. Thurman Miller was a Marine Rifleman who fought the entire battle of Guadalcanal as well as at Cape Gloucester in the northern Solomon Islands.

October 9, 10 AM: Vernon Jensen was a 50 caliber gunner on bombers flying out of Italy in the 15th Air Force. His plane was shot down and he was helped by Yugoslavian partisans, who were usually communists.

November 6, 10 AM: Art Dow was a rifleman in the 88th Inf. Div. who fought in Italy and France.

This program is in-person. Participants are encouraged to wear masks and maintain social distancing, if able.

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Date:
2021-10-09 10:00:00
Time:
10:00 am - 11:00 am EDT
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Location

Jackson, MI 49201 United States + Google Map