What was your occupation BEFORE you entered the military?
Clerk

How old were you when you entered the military?
20

Where were you living BEFORE you entered the military?
Washington, DC

Were you single or married?
Single

Any children?
No

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

What branch of the military?
DCNG - 121st Engineers (C)

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?
13 weeks

What was life like during your basic training?


Hardest part of basic training?
Getting Up

Funniest Thing about basic training?


How was the food?
Good

How much were you paid at that time?
$54.00 a month

What was your rank?
CPL

What was the weather like?
Cold

Where did you go after Basic Training?
Ft. Belvoir, VA

Other information you would like to add?

What was your "specialty" / job?
Squad Leader, Adjutant, Co. Ex. Officer

Were you in a combat zone?
Yes

If so, where?
England, France, Belgium 

How long in combat zone?
9 months

Any injuries?
No

What were your living conditions?
Varied from outside, tents, at home chateaus 

Were you able to get R & R?
Yes

If so, where did you go?
Home, Canada, England

Who were your 'Buddies"?
Sgt. Tidwell, Sgt. Hayes

What was your Rank?
Cpl., Sgt., 2nd Lt., 1st Lt., Capt., Major

What was your length of service?
22 years

Year Discharged? 
Officers are not discharged

Rank at Discharge?
Retired 1962

Any Awards, Medals, Commendations? (Please list)
American Defense Medal
ETO Metal
American 70 Metal
WWII Victory Metal
Reserve Metal

What did you do after the military? You can write as much as you like.

Varied from Grade GS3 Clerk to Chief of Section Transportation
Division US GAO, GS13