Interviewer
Brenda Jameson
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Description
This interview is one of a series conducted concerning the experiences of West Virginian war veterans. A native of the Huntington, West Virginia area, Mr. Skeans is a veteran of World War II. At the time of the interview, he was working for the C&O Railroad and residing in Huntington. This interview concerns his World War II experiences, focusing on his participation in the Battle of the Bulge. Topics include: his role as a chaplin's assistant, effects of the extreme cold, and the psychological strain of warfare.
Publication Date
1979
Identifier
OH64-190
Type
Text
Comments
Interview is included in the Marshall University Oral History Collection. The index number is OH64-190.
Rights
Educational use only, no other permissions given. Copyright to this resource is held by the content creator, author, artist or other entity, and is provided here for educational purposes only. It may not be reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission of the copyright owner.
Recommended Citation
Marshall University Special Collections, OH64-190, Huntington, WV.
Library of Congress Subjects
Skeans, John, 1921- -- Autobiography.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company -- West Virginia -- Oral histories.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Oral histories.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Psychological aspects -- Oral histories.