Naperola, Joseph (Interview outline and video), 2013

Smither, James (Interviewer)

Kentwood Historic Preservation Commission (Kentwood, Mich.)

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WKTV (Wyoming, Mich.)

Joe was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1923. He joined the National Guard when he was fourteen years old and served until his unit was federalized in 1940. He was drafted into the Army in 1942 and was sent to be an MP at Fort Custer, Michigan. Joe was sent to England where he patrolled four small towns about thirty miles outside of London. While in country, he also was part of the honor guard and was a staff driver for officers. Joe was sent back to the United States in 1946 after the war had ended.

2013-05-02

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

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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