Interview with Willie Moss Magers, February 25, 2003
Project: Oldham County Historical Society: Oldham County Veterans Oral History Project
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Willie Moss Magers, born in Warren County, Kentucky in 1919, served in the Army during World War II. Magers enlisted in 1941 and reached the rank of Corporal before he was discharged in 1945. Magers spent time in the Panama Canal, Italy, Germany, and France during his time in the army. Magers was part of a crew that ran a half-track vehicle in Europe.Interview Accession
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discharge France Germany Italy Oldham County, Kentucky Panama Canal US Army Warren County, Kentucky WWIIInterview Rights
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Magers, Willie Moss Interview by Earl Orr. 25 Feb. 2003. Lexington, KY: Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Magers, W.M. (2003, February 25). Interview by E.. Orr. Oldham County Historical Society: Oldham County Veterans Oral History Project. Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries, Lexington.
Magers, Willie Moss, interview by Earl Orr. February 25, 2003, Oldham County Historical Society: Oldham County Veterans Oral History Project, Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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