William G. Adair Collection

Biographical Information

Gender:

Male

Race:

Unspecified

War or Conflict:

World War, 1939-1945

Status:

Veteran

Dates of Service:

1940-1947

Entrance into Service:

Commissioned

Branch of Service:

Army

Unit of Service:

1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment

Location of Service:

Philippines; Fort Benning, Georgia

Battles/Campaigns:

Bataan

Highest Rank:

Major

Prisoner of War:

Yes

Service History Note:

The Veteran served as a battalion commander and assistant provost marshal.

Collection Information

Type of Resource:

Audio: Audio Cassette [1 item] --Oral history interview

Interviewer:

James Wilson

Contributor:

Barbara Hill

Contributor Affiliation/Organization:

AARP   Texas

Collection #:

AFC/2001/001/26782

Subjects:

Adair, William G.
World War, 1939-1945--Personal Narratives
United States. Army.
Prisoners of War--United States

Cite as:

William G. Adair Collection
(AFC/2001/001/26782), Veterans History Project, American Folklife Center, Library of Congress