Scope and Contents A long-time resident of Topeka and Lawrence, Kansas, Mr. Reed received his draft notice in 1943 while working in Seattle, Washington's shipyards. After completing his basic training at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, he was deployed to the European theatre as a member of the 780th Military Unit. He recalls some of his military experiences with examples of his contributions to the war effort, as well as his acts of recalcitrance. During his short stay in North Africa, he mentions visiting with...