Smith, Arthur Louis (Interview outline and video), 2007

Collins Sr., Charles E. (Interviewer)

Collins, Carol (Interviewer)

Arthur Louis Smith is a WW II and Korean War veteran who served in the United States Army and the National Guard. Smith served in WW II from 1942 until 1945 in the Pacific Theatre and served his time for Korea at Valdosta Base, Georgia. During WW II, Smith was on the same ship that General MacArthur was on when he signed the peace treaty with Japan. In this interview, Smith shares his childhood recollections during WWI that included witnessing the burning of an effigy of the Kaiser in Ste. Saint Marie, his home town. Smith discusses his high school years and his love of sports, which spurred a life long coaching career. Throughout his years in the service, Smith coached the Army and National Guard basketball teams.

2007-05-15

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

Veterans History Project (U.S.)

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