Hage, Russell (Interview outline, video, and papers), 2008

McCauslin, Kelly (Interviewer)

Spring Lake District Library (Spring Lake, Mich.)

Russell Hage is a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army from early 1940 to October 1945. In this account Hage discusses his pre-enlistment; enlistment and training in the U.S. and abroad in England; and combat experiences throughout, France, Belgium & Germany. Hage served with the 440th Anti-Aircraft battalion, in which he commanded a battery of 40mm guns. His unit was attached to several different divisions, including the 4th Armored Division in Normandy, and later the 106th and 75th Divisions during the Battle of the Bulge, before supporting the British 2nd Army in its attacks across the Rhine and into the Ruhr. Map of Fort Flagler State Park appended to interview outline.

2008-01-17

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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