Angus W. MacDonald
Chester, MD

What was your occupation BEFORE you entered the military?
Burglar Alarm Installer
 
How old were you when you entered the military?
18

Where were you living BEFORE you entered the military?
Berwyn, MD

Were you single or married?
Single

Any children?
three

How did you enter the military? (signed up, drafted, etc.)
Signed up with the National Guard, then mobilized into the Army

What branch of the military?
Combat Engineers

Any other information you would like to include?

Where did you go for Basic Training/Boot Camp? 
Fort Meade, MD

How long was basic training?


What was life like during your basic training?
Pleasant

Hardest part of basic training?
Getting up for revelry 

Funniest Thing about basic training?
Nothing Funny

How was the food?
Good

How much were you paid at that time?
$1.00 per day

What was your rank?
Pvt.

What was the weather like?
Cold

Where did you go after Basic Training?
Stayed at Fort Meade

Other information you would like to add?

What was your "specialty" / job?
Mechanic

Were you in a combat zone?
Yes

If so, where?
Figi Islands, Guadalcanal, New Georgia, Bougainville, Luzon, Philippines
  
How long in combat zone?
3 years

Any injuries?
No

What were your living conditions?
Bad

Were you able to get R & R?
No

If so, where did you go?
N/A

Who were your 'Buddies"?
They all were

What was your Rank?
Sgt.

What was your length of service?
6 years

Year Discharged? 
1945

Rank at Discharge?
Sgt.

Any Awards, Medals, Commendations? (Please list)
Good Conduct
Asiatic Philippine Liberation
Presidential Unit Citation

What did you do after the military? You can write as much as you like.
Automobile Mechanic
Dairy Farmer
Beef Cattle Farmer
Engine Tester & Crankshaft Grinder for Mack Truck Inc.