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Roland Jensen

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WWII Veteran Roland Jensen, 2007

Roland T. Jensen, 2007 

  • Branch of Service: Air Force
  • Highest Rank: Private First Class
  • Service: 1942-1945

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1:00 - Drafted at age 22
2:15 - Cook in the Army Air Corp
5:55 - Experience on base

Roland T. Jensen Obituary 

This story was recorded at a Sioux Falls, SD SDPB event

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