Oral Interview of William Wiederman

Name of Person Interviewed

William Wiedeman

Files

Biography

William Wiedeman was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He enlisted into the service in May of 1942. Some of his duties and training included aviation and then becoming a fighter pilot. William then became a lieutenant serving in a number of campaigns and battles including Leyte Gulf Campaign, Mieyako Islands Campaign and others. After leaving the military in 1947 William pursued a career in sales - Peterbuilt Trucks for 22 years. Decorations: -Flying Cross (2) -Air Medals (3) -Purple Heart -Campaign Medal (One for each campaign)

Date of Interview

2007

Length (Time)

36:19

Current Format

Mp3

Notes

Interview conducted as part of the Heritage Education Committee's Oral History Project.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish, quote, or reproduce these oral interviews must be obtained in writing from the Heritage Education Commission.

Disciplines

Oral History

Recommended Citation

Wiedeman, William, "Oral Interview of William Wiederman" (2007). Oral Interviews. 326.
https://red.mnstate.edu/oral_interviews/326