Julian Quayles oral history interview, part 1 of 4, September 8, 2007
Files
Dublin Core
Creator
Description
Julian Quayles' interview is combined with Ray Wells.
Raymond C. Wells is born May 5, 1922, in Eagle Colorado. Julian Minor Quayles, Jr is born January 15, 1917, in Staunton, Virginia. Both men serve in the 141st Infantry Battalion during World War Two.
Ray's and Julian's parents are hardworking to provide for the family. Ray's father works on the railroad. As a result, the Wells family moves around New Mexico. Julian's father retires when Julian is born and has many opportunities for bonding time.
Both men discuss their childhood and school years. In their informal years, they begin their military experiences. Ray joins the National Guards at the age of sixteen. Julian attends Augusta Military Academy at Fort Defiance.
Ray describes his National Guard training and active duty in 1940. He recalls December 7, and Rapido River.
Raymond C. Wells is born May 5, 1922, in Eagle Colorado. Julian Minor Quayles, Jr is born January 15, 1917, in Staunton, Virginia. Both men serve in the 141st Infantry Battalion during World War Two.
Ray's and Julian's parents are hardworking to provide for the family. Ray's father works on the railroad. As a result, the Wells family moves around New Mexico. Julian's father retires when Julian is born and has many opportunities for bonding time.
Both men discuss their childhood and school years. In their informal years, they begin their military experiences. Ray joins the National Guards at the age of sixteen. Julian attends Augusta Military Academy at Fort Defiance.
Ray describes his National Guard training and active duty in 1940. He recalls December 7, and Rapido River.
Type
Format
video/m4v
Identifier
2007OH0801M_01_Quayles
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Date of Birth
1917 Jan 15
Location of Birth
War or Conflict
Branch of Service
Unit of Service
Campaigns/Battles
Citation
Quayles, Julian: narrator et al., “Julian Quayles oral history interview, part 1 of 4, September 8, 2007,” Japanese American Military History Collective, accessed April 26, 2024, https://ndajams.omeka.net/items/show/1053424.