Schultze, Harold 2015-01-15
This interview features World War II veteran, Harold Schultze. Schultze grew up in Alabama before he enlisted in the service. Schultze served in the European theatre during World War II and was injured by an anti-personnel bomb. Schultze discusses his time in the military, his career selling office equipment, and working in insurance. Schultze has also participated in Honor Flight and recounts his experience touring Washington, D.C. as part of the program
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Harold Schultze
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Date: January 15, 2015
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: David Marshall
Length: 01:44:31
Abstract
Background, Enlisting in the service, Training in Europe, spending time in England and the Mediterranean, Crossing over to Normandy, Landing in Normandy, Retrieving dog tags and the emotional effects of war, Getting injured and staying on the Bayfield, Description of injury, Getting hit by anti-personnel bomb, In southern France and returning to the United States for recovery, Honor Flight discussion, Talking with other veterans about Honor Flight, Selling copy machines, Story about embezzling secretary, Continued discussion about selling copy machines, Moving to California and discussion of working in insurance business
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Transcript: Transcript available in reading room
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