In this interview, M. E. Springer discusses his life as a non-combat soldier in World War II. He notes that his perceptions of the war would be drastically different if he had suffered the same personal losses that men who were in combat experienced, but also emphasizes his unit's readiness to deal with field casualties with the greatest affection and care. He describes the locations that his unit served in, noting that the unit's quarters ranged from tents to castles to requisitioned hospitals. Springer also mentions that there was a division in his unit between drinkers and non-drinkers, who tended not to interact. He goes on to describe his time in Japan conducting soil surveys, which were intended to help the Japanese develop a self-sufficient food supply.

This document also contains an addendum written and submitted by Springer describing his life since the Second World War, including his Ph.D. work at UC Berkeley, his time at the University of Tennessee, his post-retirement activities, and his children and grandchildren.