Clyde W. Bill
Fulk World War II Memoir
In this memoir, entitled "Why Me?," Bill Fulk describes his experiences before, during, and after World War -- with a strong emphasis on the time he spent in German Concentration camps.
This .5-inch manuscript is computer-typed, and includes within its pages photocopies of photographs, newspaper clippings, pamphlet covers, maps, telegrams, medals, and previously classified information concerning the 84th Infantry Division's experience during the war.
Dates
- 2001
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet
Abstract
In this memoir, entitled "Why Me?," Bill Fulk describes his experiences before, during, and after World War -- with a strong emphasis on the time he spent in German Concentration camps.
Biographical/Historical Note
Clyde W. Bill Fulk was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 13, 1925. He was inducted into the service in October 22, 1943 at Fort Jackson, S.C. He received basic training and completed Ordinance Supply School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. He was sent to the European Theater (England) on June 15, 1944. Thereafter, he was a replacement in 333rd Infantry (Aberdeen Forrest), January 1, 1945. Fulk died on April 12th, 2012 and is buried in the Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston-Salem, NC.
Arrangement
Collection consists of a single folder.
Acquisition Note
This collection was donated to Special Collections by Clyde W. Bill Fulk on February 18, 2005.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository