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Description
Oral History interview of Vernon Moehring. Interview conducted by Meade, Danielle at Moehring's Residence.
Log
0:01 Introduction; 0:45 Getting into the army; 1:25 Reasons for joining; 1:50 Basic Training; 3:20 Leaving for Overseas; 4:40 Training as a tank driver; 5:25 Experiences as a tank driver; 6:20 Experiences overseas; 7:00 Having a 3-day 1st period; 9:35 Writing home and family; 10:30 Earning a purple heart and experience getting injured; 12:45 Earning a bronze star; 13:20 Becoming a lieutenant with a handicap; 17:05 Memorable experiences during combat; 19:35 Sleeping arrangements and conflicts during war; 21:50 Meds in the Military; 23:00 Negative experiences during combat; 27:00 Relationships formed during the war; 29:00 Experiences after the war in Europe ended; 34:00 Returning home; 34:20 Life in America; 35:30 Start of Korean War; 37:00 Children in the military; 38:00 College experience; 39:00 Experiences during Korea and Vietnam; 42:54 Closing Thoughts.
Date of Birth
1919-07-03
Place of Birth
Unspecified
Gender
Male
Race
White - Non Hispanic
Home State
Massachusetts
War or Conflict
World War II
Status
Veteran
Begin/End date of Service - 1st
1941-01-01
Type
Video; MovingImage
1946-01-01
Entrance into Service
Enlisted
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Unit of Service
2nd Infantry Div.; the National Guard
Highest Rank
Corporal; CPL; First Lieutenant; 1LT
Prisoner of War
Unspecified
Service Related Injury
Yes
Battles
Battle of Normandy
Medals
Purple Heart; Bronze Star Medal; Army Commendation Medal
Achievements
Tank Driver and Platoon Leader
Note
Not applicable
City of Birth
Unspecified
Country of Birth
United States
Interviewer
Meade, Danielle
Interview Date
9-26-2012
Location of Interview
Moehring's Residence
Subjects
Moehring, Vernon A.; World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives; Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Personal Narratives; United States. Army
Collection Description
Contains logs, audio and video recordings of interviews with Central Florida's veterans as part of a history class project for the students at the University of Central Florida (UCF). The UCF Community Veterans History Project(CVHP) started in fall 2010. It collects, preserves, and makes accessible to the public the experiences of Central Florida's veterans so that future generations will better understand the realities of conflict. It is a collaborative endeavor supported by multiple departments and offices at UCF. The veterans' histories are archived and made digitally available through the UCF library and selected materials are contributed to the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress.
Contributor Affiliation / Organization
RICHES; University of Central Florida
Contributors
Meade, Danielle
Length of Interview
48 Minutes
Publisher
Department of History, University of Central Florida
Type
video
Rights
All rights are held by the respective holding institution. This material is posted publicly for non-profit educational uses, excluding printed publication. For permission to reproduce and/or for copyright information contact Special Collections and University Archives, University of Central Florida Libraries, (407) 823-2576. http://library.ucf.edu/about/departments/special-collections-university-archives/
Repository
University of Central Florida Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives
Contributing Project
UCF Community Veterans History Project
Document Type
Interview
Recommended Citation
Central Florida, RICHES of, "Moehring, Vernon August interview" (2012). Veterans Oral Histories. 109.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/veteransoralhistories/109