Oral history; Veterans History Project (U.S.); United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Veterans; Michigan. National Guard. Infantry, 126th; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American; Video recordings
Martin Bolt served in the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd (Red Arrow) Division, during WW II. This interview covers his training and army life in both the US and in Australia. He tells of his unit's campaigns through New Guinea, Morotai, and the...
Oral history; Veterans History Project (U.S.); United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Veterans; Michigan. National Guard. Infantry, 126th; World War, 1914-1918--Personal narratives, American; Video recordings
Roy Eugene Blanchard was a WWI veteran who served in the Michigan National Guard – 126th Infantry Regiment on the Mexican border and in Europe. Roy’s son, Clark, is conducting this interview in memory of his father. At 15 years old, Roy managed...
The GVSU Veterans History Project was established in 2006 to serve as a partner with the Library of Congress in its national effort to collect and preserve the stories of American veterans and other participants in, or witnesses to, the American...
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
Soldiers watching high jump at Camp Custer, Michigan, 1918.
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
Soldiers watching broad jump at Camp Custer, Michigan, 1918.
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
Soldiers watching high jump at Camp Custer, Michigan, 1918.
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
Soldiers in military band at Camp Custer, Michigan, 1918.
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
Soldier in gas mask at Camp Custer, Michigan, 1918.
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
World War, 1914-1918; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Soldiers; Military life; United States. Army. Field Artillery Regiment, 328th; United States. Army. Fort Custer (Mich.); Camp Custer (Mich.); Photographs
Oral history; Veterans History Project (U.S.); Video recordings; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Veterans;
Jack Hill joined the Michigan National Guard before World War II and served in the 126th Infantry Regiment, 32nd Division, throughout the war. He fought in every major action that his unit was involved in on New Guinea, Morotai and Leyte, and...
Oral history; Veterans History Project (U.S.); Video recordings; United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Veterans;
Rodney Van Dyck was born in Muskegon, Michigan on March 23, 1956. He enlisted in the Army on June 29, 1974 and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne. Rodney was stationed at Fort Bragg, Fort Dix, and Fort Benning. He went through jump school and was...
Oral history; Veterans History Project (U.S.); United States--History, Military; Michigan--History, Military; Veterans; Video recordings;
Robert Bonner was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan on December 29, 1950 and enlisted in the Navy as soon as he turned 18. He did well in basic training thanks to his ROTC experience, and then trained to service engines. He served at bases in...
