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Oral history interview with Col. William S. Pye 1997-07-04 part 1, camera 1-A

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Title Number00204436Date (YYYY-MM-DD)1997-07-04PurposeCataloger Supplied TitleRelated TitleOral history interview with Col. William S. Pye 1997-07-04 part 2, camera 1-BOral history interview with Col. William S. Pye 1997-07-04 part 1, camera 2-AOral history interview with Col. William S. Pye 1997-07-04 part 2, camera 2-BSummaryInterview with Colonel William S. Pye conducted by Mary Anne "Mimi" Nakano on July 04, 1997 in Farrant Turner Hall, Fort Shafter, Hawaiʻi for the Sons and Daughters of the 100th Infantry Battalion Oral History Project. Part 1 of the interview, from camera 1-A. Col. Pye recounts growing up in Texas and his time in the service during World War II. Topics include: becoming a platoon leader; the battles in Volturno, Cassino, and Anzio, Italy; the conditions of battle; Purple Heart awards; reasons for joining the military; and having to censor the mail of the enlisted soldiers.MediumMoving ImageSub-mediumVideotapeCollection100th Infantry Battalion Legacy OrganizationParent Collection100th Infantry Battalion Legacy Organization

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LanguageEnglishColorColorSoundYesDuration01:58:42Preservation Supported ByNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

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NameWilliam S. PyeRoleInterviewee