Grissom, Kenneth 2014-11-12

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This interview features Kenneth Grissom, who discusses his early life, experiences as a bomber pilot in World War II, and his postwar career as a teacher


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Kenneth Grissom

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Date: November 12, 2014

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: David Marshall

Length: 02:12:29


Abstract

Farming cotton, Working the land, Going to school, Living as an undergrad in Lubbock, Joining the military, Basic training, Becoming a dive bomber pilot, Handling a bomber, After the war


Access Information

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Transcript: Transcript available on Dspace

https://swco-ir.tdl.org/handle/10605/321913


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