Gill, Raymond, “Gill, Raymond (Interview outline and video), 2004,” Digital Collections, accessed April 22, 2025, https://digitalcollections.library.gvsu.edu/document/28911.
Michigan Military Preservation Society (Grand Rapids, Mich.)
Description
Ray Gill is a World War II veteran who served with the U.S. Army from 1941 to May 1946. In this account, Gill discusses his pre-enlistment, enlistment and basic training. He also discusses his active duty and how difficult the fighting was in France, Luxembourg, and Germany. He talks about soldiers living conditions, and the occupation of Germany. Gill also toured with a dance band throughout Europe.