Arnold, Charles (1919-2009)

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Biographical Information: Charles L. Arnold was born on October 28, 1919, and was raised in Preston, Minnesota. Arnold served in the United States Air Force from 1941 to 1945. He married his wife, Audrey, in 1944, and had six children. Arnold left the Air Force at the rank of Sergeant and was a farmer for thirteen years and, later, he raised horses. He died on December 9, 2009.

Transcript Summary: Charles L. Arnold described his experiences as a baker and typist in the United States Air Force during World War II. He was drafted in the Army in 1941, but enlisted in the Air Force and became a baker. Stationed at Matagorda Island Air Force Base in Texas for the majority of his service, Arnold describes the day to day life living and working on the base. Arnold was married in 1944 to his wife, Audrey, and they had six children. In 1945, Arnold was transferred to Fresno, California, and attended typist school. In addition, he discussed his thoughts and feelings about his time in the Air Force and the several military bases he served on. After his service in the Air Force, Arnold attended farming school and farmed for thirteen years, he later raised horses.

Interview by Daniel Lewis

Includes archival material