Title: Clyde W. "Bill" Fulk World War II Memoir

Date/Date Range :   2001

Extent: 0.1 linear feet

Abstract:

In this memoir, entitled "Why Me?," Bill Fulk describes his experiences before, during, and after World War -- with a strong emphasis on the time he spent in German Concentration camps.

Call number: MS-2549

Repository: University of Tennessee Special Collections Library, Knoxville, TN

Aquisition Information:

This collection was donated to Special Collections by Clyde W. Bill Fulk on February 18, 2005.

Access Restrictions:

Collection is open for research.

Copyright:

The copyright interests in this collection remain with the creator. For more information, contact the Special Collections Library.

Preferred Citation:

[Identification of Item], Clyde W. Bill Fulk World War II Memoir, MS-2549. University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Special Collections Library.

Collection consists of a single folder.

Clyde W. "Bill" Fulk was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 13, 1925. He was inducted into the service in October 22, 1943 at Fort Jackson, SC. He received basic training and completed Ordinance Supply School at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. He was sent to the European Theater (England) on June 15, 1944. Thereafter, he was a replacement in 333rd Infantry (Aberdeen Forrest), January 1, 1945.

In this memoir, entitled "Why Me?," Bill Fulk describes his experiences before, during, and after World War -- with a strong emphasis on the time he spent in German Concentration camps.

This .5-inch manuscript is computer-typed, and includes within its pages photocopies of photographs, newspaper clippings, pamphlet covers, maps, telegrams, medals, and previously classified information concerning the 84th Infantry Division's experience during the war.

• Fulk, Clyde W., 1925-.
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Prisoners and prisons -- German.
• World War, 1939-1945 -- Concentration camps -- Germany.
• United States. Army. Infantry Division, 84th.