OH022 Carl Milam Oral History
Collection Title
Jackson Purchase Oral History Project - World War I
Series Number
OH022
Interviewee
Milam, Carl
Interviewer
Belue, Ted
Date Interviewed
October 2nd, 1982
Processed by
Sheree Wise
Date Processed
February 3rd, 2010
Description
2 sound discs (1 hour, 29 minutes)
Abstract
Carl Milam recalls his experiences during World War I. He offers general background information and shares his thoughts regarding the war. He mentions his basic training and reluctance to go to war. Other topics discussed include: his reaction to President Woodrow Wilson's declaration of war; his trip overseas; impressions of the French people; camp conditions, troop morale; his attitude toward the Armistice; the return trip to the United States; receiving his discharge; contact with other veterans; the justification of the war; race relations overseas and the rewards of army life.
Biographical/Historical Note
Carl Milam was a resident of Tennessee. His basic training was in Dresden, Tennessee and later to Knoxville. He was ordered to Jacksonville, Florida for training in motor transport. Milam then traveled to New York to board a ship to travel to Brest, France.
General Information
No user access to original recordings. Use audio user copies, digital derivatives, transcripts, and/or tape indexes. This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code). Permission for reproduction must be requested from Murray State University.
Subject Headings/Descriptors
Dresden, Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee
Jacksonville, Florida
Brest, France
Milan, Italy
Recommended Citation
Belue, Ted, "OH022 Carl Milam Oral History" (2025). World War I. 19.
https://digitalcommons.murraystate.edu/oh-wwi/19
Audio Transcript
