Interviewee

Alfred Blumenthal

Interviewer

Morris Pittle

Project

World War II

Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee

World War II veteran; immigrated to U.S. from Germany; served in U.S. Army; saw active duty in Pacific Theater; married local El Pasoan while stationed at Fort Bliss.

Summary of Interview

Recalls immigration from Germany; early days in U.S.; acquisition of U.S. citizenship; enlistment in Army; stint as Army officer in El Paso and Pacific Theater during the War; discusses return from active duty abroad.

Date of Interview

11-30-1993

Length of Interview

30 minutes

Tape Number

No. 809

Interview Number

No. 809

Terms of Use

Unrestricted

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