Authors

Garnie Jones

Interviewer

Jerry Davis

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Description

This interview is one of a series conducted concerning the experiences of West Virginian war veterans. A resident of Huntington, West Virginia, Mr. Jones was a World War I veteran. At the time of the interview, he was seventy- nine years old. This interview is a discussion of Mr. Jones' army experiences. Subjects include: camp life both in he United States and France, the voyage to Europe in late 1918, French food prices, mail censoring, and army duties. Mr. Jones also reflects on why the United States entered the war.

Publication Date

1976

Identifier

OH64-175

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Text

Library of Congress Subjects

Jones, Garnie -- Autobiography.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Oral histories.
Oral histories.Helvetia (W. Va.) -- History.

Comments

Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-175.

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Oral History Interview: Garnie Jones

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