| Title |
Edwin J. Johnson, Springville, Utah: an interview by Benjamin Bahlmann, February 8, 2002: Saving the Legacy tape nos. 489 & 490 |
| Alternative Title |
Edwin J. Johnson, Saving the legacy: an oral history of Utah's World War II veterans, ACCN 2070, American West Center, University of Utah |
| Creator |
Johnson, Edwin J., 1924-2011 |
| Contributor |
University of Utah. American West Center; Bahlmann, Benjamin J. |
| Publisher |
Digitized by J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah |
| Date |
2002-02-08 |
| Date Digital |
2015-12-16 |
| Access Rights |
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| Spatial Coverage |
New Caledonia; Guadalcanal; New Guinea; Philippines; Japan |
| Subject |
Johnson, Edwin J., 1924-2011--Interviews; Veterans--Utah--Biography; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American; World War, 1939-1945--Military operations, American; World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--Pacific Area--Personal narratives, American |
| Description |
Transcript (120 pages) of an interview by Benjamin Bahlmann with Edwin J. Johnson on February 8, 2002. From tape numbers 489 and 490 in the "Saving the Legacy" Oral History Project |
| Collection Number and Name |
Accn2070, Saving the Legacy oral history project, 2001-2010 |
| Abstract |
Johnson (b. 1924) describes his childhood in Springville, Utah, and being inducted into the Army. He was sent to New Caledonia in December 1943 and shortly thereafter went to Guadalcanal as a replacement in the 43rd Infantry Division. He also served in New Guinea and the Philippines, as well as being part of the occupation force in Japan. Interviewed by Benjamin Bahlmann. 120 pages. |
| Type |
Text |
| Genre |
oral histories (literary works) |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Extent |
120 pages |
| Language |
eng |
| Rights |
 |
| Scanning Technician |
Mazi Rakhsha |
| Conversion Specifications |
Original scanned with Kirtas 2400 and saved as 400 ppi uncompressed TIFF. PDF generated by Adobe Acrobat Pro X for CONTENTdm display |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6ht4rdf |
| Topic |
Personal narratives--American; Veterans; World War (1939-1945) |
| Setname |
uum_slohp |
| ID |
1029984 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6ht4rdf |
| Title |
Page 93 |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Setname |
uum_slohp |
| ID |
1029956 |
| OCR Text |
Show EDWIN J. JOHN ON F BR , 2002 BB: It ay , "They fought onto the Lingayen Plain by the 12th of February .. " wa that on the other ide of that-- EJJ: Ye . See it was-- BB: Ju t before that? EJJ: Just before that. I think it was about-- I kept getting the days mixed but it was about a month-- I was still in those same clothes (from before the landing). I was still in those same clothes when I got hit, except for socks. I had two or three pairs of socks with me. After Aitape, New Guinea, I believed in changing socks. So I'd have them and just put them inside here. Everyday, I'd change socks. I saw guys change their socks and the whole bottom of their feet would peal off. [Editor's note: Immersion foot, aka jungle rot or trench foot, is a medical condition caused by prolonged exposure of the feet to damp, unsanitary conditions in constricting footwear. In cold climates the condition is aggravated by frostbite. In hot humid climates the condition is aggravated by numerous infective agents. Affected feet become numb and then tum red or blue. As the condition worsens, they may swell. Advanced immersion foot often involves blisters and open sores, which lead to fungal infections. This is sometimes called jungle rot. If left untreated, immersion foot usually results in gangrene, which can require amputation. Preventive measures included keeping the feet dry, changing sox regularly and loosening laces.] BB: You had a rotation of some sort? EJJ: Yes. When I got a chance I'd wash them out, then I'd just put them under my uniform. BB: Against your skin? EJJ: Yes, inside my shirt until they'd dry. When they were dry I'd put them in my pack or hang them on my pack. 93 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6ht4rdf/1029956 |
