Document Type

Oral History

Interviewee name

O'Dillion C. Turner

Interviewer

Jill Hansen

Interview date

11-9-1977

Interview location

Orono, Maine

Time

00:56:18

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Abstract

Maj. O'Dillion Turner (Ret.), interviewed by Jill Hansen, for AY 125, fall 1977, Orono, Maine. Turner, 82, talks about Veazie history and folklore, people, places; Dingbat Prouty; Aunt Hat; ferry to Eddington; marriage, customs; treatment of Canadians. He also discusses his military service in World War I and World Was II and speaks briefly about the history of men from Veazie serving in the military.

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Disciplines

Oral History | United States History

Birth date

August 28, 1895

Location

Veazie, Penobscot County, Maine

Death date

March 5, 1986

Location

Orono, Penobscot County, Maine

Nation of origin

United States

Home state/Territory

Maine

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

European-American

Occupation

U.S. Army

Branch of service

U.S. Army

Service Unit

8th Bomber Command, World War II

Location of Service

European Theatre

Wars & Conflicts

World War I; World War II

Highest Rank

O-4 Major

Exit Rank

O-4 Major

Headings

Veazie Maine History, Penobscot County, World War II

Collection name

Veazie History and Architecture Project

Collection number

MF064

Item number

NA1137

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