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World War II Veteran
Interviewed by:
Lily Anderson and Mikayla Soby
During Service
2017
"I didn't sign up. Uncle Sam took me. He sent me, a nice letter saying 'we want you.' " (2:12)
~ Allen Corbett
Name:
Allen Corbett
Date of Birth:
1923
Branch of Service:
Private First Class Air-force Unit
Dates of Service:
1943-1946
Location of Military Service:
France, Omaha Beach, Germany, England
Residence at Time of Interview:
Eastham, MA
Allen Etch Corbett's Story
Allen Etch Corbett's Story
Allen Corbett is a husband, father, veteran and survivor. Before the war, Allen, age nineteen, was at home with his family of ten. Allen's family was struggling financially and had a hard time getting food on the table. When Allen received a letter from Uncle Sam saying "I want you." He willingly went off to serve. Corbett fought in multiple conflicts like, Battle Of The Bulge the third most lethal American battle, D-Day also known as Normandy Landings which is the most lethal battle estimated by the number of Americans killed in WWII. During WWII Allen drove trucks filled with octane gas and bombs onto barges. Through any weather he was out hauling bombs and listening to any order he was given. While Allen was serving the rare amount of free time he had was spent in a truck driving around. When Allen came home he started his family and settled down. Today, he lives in Eastham, MA
Pictures from the Service
Letter Of Honorable Discharge
Commonwealth of MA
Post Card from Wife
Pay Book
Prayer Book
Diploma
Certificate of Appreciation
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