Cowden, William E., Sr. (1923-2000): Interview and memoir
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: O-C838
Scope and Contents
PRISONER OF WAR EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II
Cowden, an Army infantryman during WWII, recalls enlistment and basic training; combat in Germany; capture and experiences as a German POW; march and boxcar ride to Stalag XIIA; escape and recapture; Stalag IXB; treatment and conditions; liberation and return to U.S. He also discusses veterans organizations.
3 tapes, 190 mins., 52 pp.
Interview by Glenn Kniss, 1988
OPEN
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Dates
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Creator
- Cowden, William E. Sr. (Person)
Extent
5.00 items
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- Cowden, William E. Sr. (Person)
- Kniss, Glenn (Person)
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Repository Details
Part of the UIS Archives/Special Collections Repository
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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
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Archives/Special Collections LIB 144
One University Plaza, MS BRK 140
Springfield IL 62703-5407 US
217-206-6520
archives@uis.libanswers.com