Interview with William R. Buster, October 21, 1986

Project: William R. Buster Oral History Project

Interview Summary

describes homecoming after World War Two-- changes and adjustments-- confusion of the Pentagon-- duties in the post war OPD (Operations and Planning Division) - describes activities in war torn Europe (helping refugees-- displaced persons and London war brides)-- talks about meeting the Pope-- difficulties with the Russians-- opinions on dropping the atomic bomb

Interview Accession

1986oh285_ww068

Interviewee Name

William R. Buster

Interviewer Name

William J. Marshall

Interview Date

1986-10-21

Interview Keyword

military service experience War Veterans World War II World War II veterans

Interview LC Subject

Buster, William R. Buster, William R.--Interviews World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Europe World War, 1939-1945--Europe World War, 1939-1945.

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