Collection Title: Jackson Purchase Oral History Project - World War I
Series Number: OH018
Interviewee: James, Arthur
Interviewer: Ted Belue
Date interviewed: June 30, 1983
Processed by: Sheree Wise
Date processed: February 1, 2010
Description: 1 sound disc (46 minutes)
Abstract: Arthur James, a resident of Barlow, Kentucky, discusses his experiences during the First World War. Included in the interview are his feelings about the war, his training to be in the ambulance service, the differences in military camps and the changes that occurred following the war. He explains why he served in Panama rather than in Europe. He also discusses the type of work he did after the war.
Biographical / Historical note: Arthur James lived in Barlow, Kentucky before he enlisted in the United States Army. James was stationed first at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis, Missouri then on to Camp Merritt, Cantonment in New Jersey for basic training. He was in the medical corps, Ambulance Company No. 8, 68th Division. When basic training was concluded he boarded the ship U.S.S. Kilpatrick in Hoboken, New Jersey and headed to Carzelle, Panama. Following the war he was stationed at Camp Shelby in Hattiesburg, Mississippi then was discharged at Camp Pike in Little Rock, Arkansas.
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Subject Headings / Descriptors:
Barlow, Kentucky
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis, Missouri
Camp Merritt, New Jersey
Medical corps, Ambulance Company No. 8, 68th Division
Hoboken, New Jersey
Carzelle, Panama
Camp Shelby, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Camp Pike, Arkansas
Little Rock, Arkansas
Research Notes: Abstract and transcription included with oral history.
