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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
Project Code
wrb
Project Theme
Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
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Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
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Suppression
Suppression SPOKEdb metadata.
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, April 19, 1988
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt7vdn3zw81v
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
Eng
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
William Buster
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
William Marshall
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Accession
Unique identifier for the interview
1988oh071_ww102
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1988-04-19
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
{"first":"William","middle":"R.","last":"Buster"}
Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
{"first":"William","middle":"J.","last":"Marshall"}
Rights
Rights & Usage SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Deed of Gift
Does this interview have a deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Paperwork
Is there paperwork associated with this interview that is not a deed of gift/release form, such as information form or supplementary material?
True
Interview Restriction Details
Details concerning interview restriction
No Restrictions
Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
Has the interviewee signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
Has the interviewer signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights Transferred
Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
Rights Statement associated with interview
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
Description SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
World War II veterans
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
talks about post war duties in the European sector of the Planning and Operations Division - problems with the Russians-- Iranians-- Jews-- helping displaced persons and warbrides; describes experiences back in Europe - wartorn Germany-- touring France and Switzerland; talks about the death of General George Patton-- audience with the Pope
Tech
Tech SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Technical Overview
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audio
Transcript
Transcript SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Transcript Digital
Delete? Doug?
False
Interview Transcript State
Does this interview have a draft transcript?
First Draft
Interview Transcript Translation
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False
Interview Typescript
Delete? Doug?
False
Suppression
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
Project Code
wrb
Project Theme
Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
{"first":null,"middle":null,"last":null}
Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
{"first":null,"middle":null,"last":null}
Suppression
Suppression SPOKEdb metadata.
Suppressed -Suppress description
{"description":false,"description-reason":""}
Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, April 23, 1986
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt7djh3d208s
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
Eng
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
William Buster
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
William Marshall
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Accession
Unique identifier for the interview
1986oh153_ww049
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1986-04-23
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
{"first":"William","middle":"R.","last":"Buster"}
Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
{"first":"William","middle":"J.","last":"Marshall"}
Rights
Rights & Usage SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Deed of Gift
Does this interview have a deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Paperwork
Is there paperwork associated with this interview that is not a deed of gift/release form, such as information form or supplementary material?
False
Interview Restriction Details
Details concerning interview restriction
No Restrictions
Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
Has the interviewee signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
Has the interviewer signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights Transferred
Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
Rights Statement associated with interview
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
Description SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
World War II veterans
Interview LC Subject
relevant LC subject headings about the interview
Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
World War, 1939-1945--Europe
World War, 1939-1945.
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
discusses second phase of the Battle of the Bulge - pushing toward Houffalize-- supplying artillery support for attack on Houffalize-- mentions Battle of the Ardennes-- talks about the horrors of civilian casualities-- communications-- experiences in Paris (while on leave); discusses German soldiers and their willingness to keep fighting-- handling of prisoners of war; discusses moving into Altdorf - German sniper fire-- flooding of the Roer River-- crossing the Roer River-- crossing the Rhine River-- impressions of his officers.
Tech
Tech SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Technical Overview
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audio
Transcript
Transcript SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Transcript Digital
Delete? Doug?
False
Interview Transcript State
Does this interview have a draft transcript?
First Draft
Interview Transcript Translation
Has this transcript been translated to a second language?
False
Interview Typescript
Delete? Doug?
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Suppression
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
Project Code
wrb
Project Theme
Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interviewee Name
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Suppression
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, April 26, 1994
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt72ng4gq97p
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
Eng
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
William Buster
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Accession
Unique identifier for the interview
1994oh048_ww195
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1994-04-26
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
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Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
{"first":"Jeffrey","middle":"","last":"Suchanek"}
Rights
Rights & Usage SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Deed of Gift
Does this interview have a deed of gift/release form?
True
Interview Paperwork
Is there paperwork associated with this interview that is not a deed of gift/release form, such as information form or supplementary material?
False
Interview Restriction Details
Details concerning interview restriction
Permission of William R. Buster Required During His Lifetime
deceased December 15, 1995.
Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
Has the interviewee signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
Has the interviewer signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights Transferred
Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
Rights Statement associated with interview
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
Description SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
World War II veterans
Tech
Tech SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Technical Overview
Technical metadata about the master file (can include as much or as little as necessary)
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Transcript
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Interview Transcript Digital
Delete? Doug?
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Interview Typescript
Delete? Doug?
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
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wrb
Project Theme
Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
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General SPOKEdb metadata.
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Suppression
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, April 30, 1985
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
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Rights
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Language
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Eng
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William Buster
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William Marshall
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1985oh093_ww009
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Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1985-04-30
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False
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False
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False
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False
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military service experience
War Veterans
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Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
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discusses reasoning for joining the military; experiences at West Point - discipline-- training-- honor system-- life in the barracks-- life as a plebe-- curriculum-- athletics-- demerit system-- football-- parades.
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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eng
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
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relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
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Title
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Interview with William R. Buster, August 20, 1985
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William Buster
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William Marshall
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False
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False
Interview Rights Transferred
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False
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
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military service experience
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Buster, William R.
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World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
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World War, 1939-1945.
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
discusses 2nd Armored Division-- preparation for invasion of Sicily-- use of artillery (time on target tactics)-- learning to use landing ship tanks (LSTs)-- changing tactics to adopt to desert warfare-- intiative of American soldiers-- impressions of General George Patton-- capture of Palermo-- ship voyage to England-- camp life at England - drawing new equipment
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
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relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
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Reserves, Military
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wrb
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Title
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Interview with William R. Buster, December 2, 1993
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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eng
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
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Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
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Interview with William R. Buster, December 16, 1993
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
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Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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Media Format
audio
Transcript
Transcript SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Transcript Digital
Delete? Doug?
False
Interview Transcript State
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First Draft
Interview Transcript Translation
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False
Interview Typescript
Delete? Doug?
False
Suppression
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
Project Code
wrb
Project Theme
Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interviewee Name
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Suppression
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, February 17, 1994
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
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Rights
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Unrestricted
Language
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Eng
Creator
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William Buster
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Accession
Unique identifier for the interview
1994oh009_ww184
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1994-02-17
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
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Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
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Rights
Rights & Usage SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Deed of Gift
Does this interview have a deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Paperwork
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True
Interview Restriction Details
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No Restrictions
Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
Has the interviewee signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
Has the interviewer signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights Transferred
Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
Rights Statement associated with interview
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
Description SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
World War II veterans
Tech
Tech SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Technical Overview
Technical metadata about the master file (can include as much or as little as necessary)
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Media Format
audio
Transcript
Transcript SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Transcript Digital
Delete? Doug?
False
Interview Transcript State
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First Draft
Interview Transcript Translation
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False
Interview Typescript
Delete? Doug?
False
Suppression
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
Project Code
wrb
Project Theme
Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
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Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
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Suppression
Suppression SPOKEdb metadata.
Suppressed -Suppress description
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, January 28, 1986
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt7w0v89kj6w
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
Eng
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
William Buster
Contributor
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William Marshall
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Accession
Unique identifier for the interview
1986oh055_ww040
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1986-01-28
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
{"first":"William","middle":"R.","last":"Buster"}
Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
{"first":"William","middle":"J.","last":"Marshall"}
Rights
Rights & Usage SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Deed of Gift
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False
Interview Paperwork
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True
Interview Restriction Details
Details concerning interview restriction
No Restrictions
Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
Has the interviewee signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
Has the interviewer signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights Transferred
Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
Rights Statement associated with interview
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
Description SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
World War II veterans
Interview LC Subject
relevant LC subject headings about the interview
Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
World War, 1939-1945--Europe
World War, 1939-1945.
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion; discusses events in Normandy Campaign from August 1944 - describes German flank attack-- supporting the 41st Infantry Division-- discusses aircraft-- moving across France-- crossing the Seine River-- anti-personnel bombs-- liberated French towns and cities-- activities during leisure times
Tech
Tech SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Technical Overview
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Media Format
audio
Transcript
Transcript SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Transcript Digital
Delete? Doug?
False
Interview Transcript State
Does this interview have a draft transcript?
First Draft
Interview Transcript Translation
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False
Interview Typescript
Delete? Doug?
False
Suppression
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
Project Code
wrb
Project Theme
Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
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Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
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Suppression
Suppression SPOKEdb metadata.
Suppressed -Suppress description
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, July 10, 1986
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt7x3f4kpz04
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
Eng
Creator
An entity primarily responsible for making the resource
William Buster
Contributor
An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource
William Marshall
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Accession
Unique identifier for the interview
1986oh258_ww061
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1986-07-10
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
{"first":"William","middle":"R.","last":"Buster"}
Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
{"first":"William","middle":"J.","last":"Marshall"}
Rights
Rights & Usage SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Deed of Gift
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False
Interview Paperwork
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True
Interview Restriction Details
Details concerning interview restriction
No Restrictions
Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
Has the interviewee signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
Has the interviewer signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights Transferred
Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
Rights Statement associated with interview
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
Description SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
World War II veterans
Interview LC Subject
relevant LC subject headings about the interview
Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
World War, 1939-1945--Europe
World War, 1939-1945.
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion; discusses advancing into Germany - surrendering of German villages-- talks about anti-aircraft guns protecting Hermann Goering's steel works-- reactions of the German people toward the American invaders-- personal reflections on President Franklin Roosevelt's death-- firing support ammunitition rounds-- occupying Germany after the war ended-- victory celebrations-- impressions of Russian soldiers and wartorn Germany
Tech
Tech SPOKEdb metadata.
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
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Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
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Title
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Interview with William R. Buster, July 11, 1985
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William Buster
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William Marshall
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military service experience
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Buster, William R.
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World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
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Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
served with the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion; discusses reactions to Pearl Harbor bombing; reorganization of the 92nd-- impressions of General George Patton-- training-- ship loading techniques-- experiences in North Africa - German air raid at Casablanca-- discusses equipment-- artillery training-- U.S.O. show-- life among the natives
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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eng
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Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
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wrb
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Title
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Interview with William R. Buster, June 18, 1985
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False
Interview Rights
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
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World War, 1939-1945.
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describes experiences at Fort Benning-- Georgia - discusses training-- new recruits-- tanks-- jeeps-- tactics-- weapons training-- duties as forward observer-- camp life-- maneuvers
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
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relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
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Title
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Interview with William R. Buster, March 3, 1994
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False
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
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Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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Transcript
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Delete? Doug?
False
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Unrestricted
Language
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eng
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Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
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wrb
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, March 4, 1986
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Rights
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Unrestricted
Language
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Eng
Creator
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William Buster
Contributor
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William Marshall
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Accession
Unique identifier for the interview
1986oh151_ww047
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1986-03-04
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First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
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Interviewer Name
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Rights
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False
Interview Paperwork
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False
Interview Restriction Details
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Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
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False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
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False
Interview Rights Transferred
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False
Interview Rights
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
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Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
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Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
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Interview LC Subject
relevant LC subject headings about the interview
Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
World War, 1939-1945--Europe
World War, 1939-1945.
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
discusses experiences in Germany (November and December 1944) - talks about training and maintainance-- storing up supplies; mentions Ubach-- discusses attack on Puffendorf-- German tanks-- how to conduct a rolling barrage-- talks about strength of the German defenses-- high morale of American troops-- tank ditches.
Tech
Tech SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Technical Overview
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Delete? Doug?
False
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Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
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Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
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ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
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Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
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wrb
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Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
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Oral History
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, March 26, 1986
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt7j9k45t838
Rights
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Unrestricted
Language
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William Buster
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William Marshall
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Unique identifier for the interview
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False
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False
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False
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False
Interview Rights Transferred
Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
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Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
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Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
World War, 1939-1945--Europe
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Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
discusses December 1944 - discusses the Battle of the Bulge (perception of the attack)-- describes a typical march-- billeting in Belgium towns-- day in the life of a combat soldier-- tank tracks-- January attack on the Germans.
Tech
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Interview Technical Overview
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Interview Transcript Digital
Delete? Doug?
False
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False
Interview Typescript
Delete? Doug?
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Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
Identifier
ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
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wrb
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, March 29, 1994
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ARK identifier associated with the interview
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William Buster
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False
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False
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Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
Rights Statement associated with interview
All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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relevant keywords about the interview
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Tech
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Transcript
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Delete? Doug?
False
Interview Transcript State
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Interview Typescript
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False
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Language
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eng
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Project
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Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
Project Code
wrb
Project Theme
Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
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Oral History
A resource containing historical information obtained in interviews with persons having firsthand knowledge.
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, May 7, 1986
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Rights
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Unrestricted
Language
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Eng
Creator
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William Buster
Contributor
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William Marshall
General
General SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Accession
Unique identifier for the interview
1986oh154_ww050
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1986-05-07
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First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
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Interviewer Name
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Rights
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False
Interview Paperwork
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False
Interview Restriction Details
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Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
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False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
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False
Interview Rights Transferred
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False
Interview Rights
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
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Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
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Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
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Interview LC Subject
relevant LC subject headings about the interview
Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
World War, 1939-1945--Europe
World War, 1939-1945.
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
discusses supplying artillery support for the XIX Corps of the Ninth Army-- impressions of General Hines-- describes Operation Grenade - taking the Adolf Hitler Bridge-- surrendering of German towns-- halting at Hillesheim.
Tech
Tech SPOKEdb metadata.
Interview Technical Overview
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Delete? Doug?
False
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Title
A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
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Unrestricted
Language
A language of the interview
eng
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Project
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Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
Project LC Subject
World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
World War II veteran history series
Reserves, Military
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wrb
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Veterans and Conflict -- Theme
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Oral History
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Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, May 21, 1985
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ARK identifier associated with the interview
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Rights
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Unrestricted
Language
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William Buster
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William Marshall
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Unique identifier for the interview
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Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
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False
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False
Interview Rights Transferred
Have all parties of the interview signed the deed of gift/release form?
False
Interview Rights
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
Usage Statement associated with interview
Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
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Interview Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
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relevant LC subject headings about the interview
Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
Discusses experiences at West Point - treatment of plebes-- ancestry of classmates (descendents of Civil War veterans)-- Omar Bradley as an educator-- duties as company Supply Sergeant-- activities at Fort Clinton (Summer Camp)-- personal impressions of West Point; experiences at Fort Knox - camp life-- living quarters-- duties as commander of Batteries A and B-- maneuvers at Fort McClellan and Fort Benning-- mentions Second Armored Division.
Tech
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Interview Technical Overview
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False
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Interview Typescript
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Project
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Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, November 18, 1993
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
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Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
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relevant keywords about the interview
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A name given to the interview
William R. Buster Oral History Project
Rights
Restrictions attached to the interview
Unrestricted
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A language of the interview
eng
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ARK identifier associated with the interview
ark:/16417/xt71l97dctrc2
Project
Project SPOKEdb metadata.
Project Summary
Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
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Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
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wrb
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Interview with William R. Buster, November 24, 1993
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William Buster
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1993-11-24
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military service experience
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
Project Keyword
relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
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wrb
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Dublin Core
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Title
A name given to the interview
Interview with William R. Buster, October 1, 1985
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William Buster
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William Marshall
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1985oh215_ww034
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brief summary description of the interview
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Tech
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
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Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
2nd Armored Division
Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
Normandy (France)--1940-1950.
Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
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Interview with William R. Buster, October 15, 1985
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discusses Normandy Invasion (D-Day) - difficulties of breaking through German defenses-- use of armor as support fire-- impressions of British soldiers-- discusses Operation Cobra-- capture of German soldiers-- shellshocked condition of German soldiers-- advancing through France.
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William R. Buster Oral History Project
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Harrodsburg, Kentucky native General William R. Buster, graduated from the United States Military Academy in 1939 and entered the United States Army. He served as Battery Commander for the 92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion in charge of planning and training for the invasion of North Africa during World War II. He was an executive officer in the planning for the invasion of Sicily, Italy in 1944. As Commander of the 2nd Armored Division, he helped organize the Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach. General Buster served on the War Department’s General Staff in post-war Germany until he retired in 1947. He served in the Army Reserves upon his return to Kentucky and was appointed Assistant Adjutant General for the Kentucky National Guard by Governor Bert Combs in 1960. He served as Commanding General XXIII Corps Artillery until his civilian retirement in 1969. In 1973, Butler became director of the Kentucky Historical Society until 1983. Additionally, he served on the board of the Kentucky Archives and Records Commission, the Kentucky Historic Records Advisory Board, the Kentucky Oral History Commission, the Editorial Board of the University Press of Kentucky and chaired the Governor’s Mansion Commission and the Midway College Board of Trustees. General Buster passed away on December 15, 1995.
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relevant keywords about the interview
Assistant Adjutant General
92nd Armored Field Artillery Battalion
Sicily, Italy
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Allied Invasion of Normandy Beach
Invasion of North Africa
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World War II (1939-1945)
United States Military Academy.
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Normandy (France), Attack on, 1944.
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wrb
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Interview with William R. Buster, October 21, 1986
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1986oh285_ww068
Interview Date
Date interview was conducted (YYYY-MM-DD)
1986-10-21
Interviewee Name
First, Middle, Last name of the interviewee
{"first":"William","middle":"R.","last":"Buster"}
Interviewer Name
First, Middle, Last name of interviewer
{"first":"William","middle":"J.","last":"Marshall"}
Rights
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Interview Deed of Gift
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False
Interview Paperwork
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True
Interview Restriction Details
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No Restrictions
Partial Rights: Interviewee Only
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False
Partial Rights: Interviewer Only
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False
Interview Rights Transferred
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False
Interview Rights
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All rights to the interviews, including but not restricted to legal title, copyrights and literary property rights, have been transferred to the University of Kentucky Libraries.
Interview Usage
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Interviews may be reproduced with permission from Louie B. Nunn Center for Oral History, Special Collections, University of Kentucky Libraries.
Description
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Interview Keyword
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military service experience
War Veterans
World War II
World War II veterans
Interview LC Subject
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Buster, William R.
Buster, William R.--Interviews
World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe
World War, 1939-1945--Europe
World War, 1939-1945.
Interview Summary
brief summary description of the interview
describes homecoming after World War Two-- changes and adjustments-- confusion of the Pentagon-- duties in the post war OPD (Operations and Planning Division) - describes activities in war torn Europe (helping refugees-- displaced persons and London war brides)-- talks about meeting the Pope-- difficulties with the Russians-- opinions on dropping the atomic bomb
Tech
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Interview Technical Overview
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Media Format
audio
Transcript
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Interview Transcript Digital
Delete? Doug?
False
Interview Transcript State
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First Draft
Interview Transcript Translation
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False
Interview Typescript
Delete? Doug?
False
Suppression
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