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William E. Palmer Oral History

1 folder (0.01 linear feet)

(2014)

Edward H. Nabb Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury, University, Salisbury, Maryland

Identifier 2014.162
Creator(s) Palmer, William E.
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Donated by William Palmer.
Language(s) English
Use Records are open for research. Copyright, including literary rights, belongs to the author(s) or their legal heirs. Permission to publish or reproduce must be obtained from the Nabb Research Center which extends beyond "fair use."
Preferred Citation "Item, collection title and identifier, box # and folder # (if applicable), Edward H. Nabb Research Center for Delmarva History and Culture, Salisbury University, Salisbury, Maryland."
Attribution Finding aid written by H. Kroll, December 2014.
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Abstract

William E. Palmer oral history documents his service in the United States Army, Signal Company 7th Infantry Division in the Korean War between 1948 and 1951. The oral history, created in 2014 with Deborah Davis for the Veteran's Oral History Project, Library of Congress and Oasis of Albuquerque.

Biographical History

William Elihu Palmer (b. 1931), he grew up near Salisbury, Maryland in Powellville; he graduated from high school in May of 1948 and enliseted in the regular Army at 17 years, 1 month.  

He  taught Spanish at Salisbury University. His wife, Angeles, is from Spain. He is reported to have been awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 7th Infantry Division in Korea. He is now an author.

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Subject Terms

  • Topical Terms
    • Military History
    • Palmer Family
    • Korean War, 1950-1953
  • Corporate Names
    • United States Army
    • Veterans Oral History Project

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