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Van Dommelen, Kyle (Interviewer)

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Borst, Joseph L.

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2009-05-27

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Joseph Borst was drafted into the United States Army during World War II. He was sent to Europe after going through training and fought in France, Germany, and Luxembourg. Joseph spent about 6 months in Europe and had two different machine gun crews working under him. He did not enjoy fighting in Europe and had a difficult time working there. After the war Joseph returned to Grand Rapids, Michigan and it took him about 10 years to re-adjust to civilian life.

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Veterans History Project collection, (RHC-27)


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