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Title
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Elbert, Joseph
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Performer
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Joseph Elbert
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Interviewer
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Roland Schaedig
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Description
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Mr. Elbert was drafted into the United States Army in 1944. After completing basic training, Mr. Elbert was sent to join Allied Forces fighting for control of the Italian Peninsula. After reaching Naples, Elbert was wounded by shrapnel fire coming from German soldiers fighting in Italy. He would later be awarded the Purple Heart for his service in Italy.
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Subject
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Drafted; United States Army; 2nd Battalion, 32nd Armored Division; 3rd Armored Division; Vietnam War, 1961-1975; United States; Germany; Specialist Four
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Collection Location
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2/3
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QHdthmkPA8&list=PL05gqqIuA4HK1S_labZh5qO9iutjJf_gO&index=31
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Spatial Coverage
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Second World War - European Theater
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Date
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1944-1946
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Dates of Service
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Joseph Elbert