Walter R. Cubbage, Sr.
Huntingtown, MD

What was your occupation BEFORE you entered the military?
I worked for People's Drug Store, Wash. DC.
 
How old were you when you entered the military?
20

Where were you living BEFORE you entered the military?
714 7th St., N.E. Washington, DC

Were you single or married?
Single

Any children?
No

How did you enter the military? (signed up, drafted, etc.)
Drafted

What branch of the military?
Army

Any other information you would like to include?
I reported to C St address with others and by bus to Camp Lee, VA
for induction, shots and quarantine.
  

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

How long was basic training?
13 weeks

What was life like during your basic training?
Good

Hardest part of basic training?
Obstacle Course

Funniest Thing about basic training?
Gas Mask Drill

How was the food?
Good

How much were you paid at that time?
$21.00 per month

What was your rank?
Private

What was the weather like?
Wet and Rainy in April

Where did you go after Basic Training?
Manuevers

Other information you would like to add?
I worked in the PX and received salary & a half.  Was involved 
in an accident and was in Walter Reed Hospital.

What was your "specialty" / job?
Bulldozer Operator, Canteen Clerk & M.P.

Were you in a combat zone?
Yes

If so, where?
Pacific

How long in combat zone?
17 months

Any injuries?
No

What were your living conditions?
As good as could be expected

Were you able to get R & R?
No

If so, where did you go?
N/A

Who were your 'Buddies"?
Snyder, MacDonald, Alexander and most all the men of 
Company A of  the 117th 

What was your Rank?
Sgt.

What was your length of service?
3 years, 5 months

Year Discharged? 
1945

Rank at Discharge?
Sgt.

Any Awards, Medals, Commendations? (Please list)
Silver Star 
Commendation for Outstanding Service While Overseas
Good Conduct 
Rifleman

What did you do after the military? 
Got married, had two children and now live on the Chesapeake Bay.
Worked for:
Pullman Company - 1945-1948
The Washington Star Newspaper - 1948-1950
Muntz TV - part of 1950
Cudahay Packing Company - 1951
Washington Gas Light Co. - 1951-1954
Washington Star Newspaper - 1954-1979 (retired)

Took some classes thru Senior Citizens in upholstery, acrylic painting,
and leather craft. Taught classes for awhile.
Worked for Calvert Independent Newspaper making deliveries one
day a week to store outlets. I was in my 10th year when I resigned.